Iowa Norovirus
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, nearly 1000 people in Iowa have contracted norovirus in the last several weeks. At least 7 outbreaks have occurred in social receptions, long-term care facilities, a gaming facility, business functions, restaurants and schools. The most recent outbreak has been linked to a Johnston, Iowa, restaurant, Trostel's Greenbriar Restaurant. At least 71 patrons of the restaurant have been sickened.
The outbreaks have no common links, but are spread by people failing to wash their hands after going to the bathroom and before preparing food, as well as working in food preparation while ill with vomiting and diarrhea.
"Anyone with diarrhea or vomiting in the last few days should not be handling any food items," said Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, Iowa state epidemiologist. "That rule is important no matter if you’re cooking for 2 or 200, whether it’s a regular family meal or holiday gathering or at a restaurant."
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