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COVID-19 cases in Georgia continue rising; hospitalizations up 30%

Source: COVID-19 cases in Georgia continue rising; hospitalizations up 30%

Norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 300 people linked to an ill food handler at restaurant – ABC News

The report looked at the outbreak in Tazewell County, Illinois, which includes part of Peoria, which saw 317 people fall ill, all of whom dined at a restaurant — referred to as restaurant A — between Nov. 19, and Nov. 26, 2022.

Investigators with the Tazewell Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health concluded the outbreak was likely caused by a sick food handler at the restaurant who had ungloved contact with salad, toppings and dressings during food preparation.

Source: Norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 300 people linked to an ill food handler at restaurant – ABC News