Over Two Hundred People Sick After Dining at Raleigh Restaurant, Possible Norovirus Outbreak

RALEIGH — Hundreds have fallen ill after eating at Sushi Nine in Raleigh — possibly from norovirus, our partners at WTVD a report.

Two hundred and forty-one people said they got sick after eating at the restaurant. Everyone ate at Sushi Nine between November 28 and December 5.

WTVD He said health officials spoke to 170 customers and requested stool samples to confirm whether the illness was norovirus. Only three people said yes, but they all came back positive.

The first person reported illness in Wake County on December 1, WTVD He said.

The virus is highly contagious, causing people to become ill soon after coming into contact with a contaminated or infected person, food, or surface.

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Sushi Nine voluntarily closed the restaurant on December 5 for a deep cleaning. The restaurant reopened three days later.

WTVD Reports indicate that Wake County is continually investigating to identify all sources of exposure. According to officials, customers ate several different items on the menu, so it is not clear what food led to the outbreak.

No one else has reported falling ill since the restaurant reopened. WTVD He said.

People who visited Sushi Nine between Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and became sick should call Wake County Public Health at 919-250-1029.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the following symptoms of norovirus:

Diarrhea
Vomiting
stomach pain
nausea
headache
Fever
body aches
drying

Ways to avoid contracting the virus and others like it include:

Wash your hands with soap and water often for 20 seconds or more. Hand sanitizer is not very effective when it comes to norovirus.
Wash fruits and vegetables well and cook clams and clams well.
Clean and disinfect your kitchen and other surfaces regularly, especially if the person is sick.
Try not to make or handle food when you are sick. After symptoms disappear, wait two days before providing health care to others or preparing food.
Wash clothes or other items immediately if someone is sick and using them.

To learn more about norovirus, click here.

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