Setting of Norovirus Outbreaks

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Outbreaks in health care facilities accounted for almost 63% of the norovirus outbreaks reported through the National Outbreak Reporting System from 2009 through 2012. 22% of outbreaks occurred in restaurants or banquet facilities. The remaining 15% of the reported outbreaks occurred in schools or day-care facilities, a private residence, or other settings.
Page last reviewed: June 1, 2018
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Viral Diseases