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Multiple norovirus outbreaks sickened 270 over two weeks

Multiple norovirus outbreaks sickened 270 over two weeks

Ill staff continuing to work helped spread norovirus resulting in six outbreaks in two weeks that sickened more than 270 people in Australia.

Researchers described persistent transmission of norovirus in a hospitality setting in Victoria. A total of 273 cases, including 41 confirmed, were identified out of an estimated 1,098 people at risk.

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