A norovirus usually comes on suddenly, with 24 to 48 hours of exposure, with symptoms lasting one or two days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can spread by eating food or drinking liquids or touching contaminated surfaces.
“…the Country Springs kitchen has been cleaned and kitchen staff have been informed about proper hand washing…”
Waukesha County health officials confirmed Monday that a norovirus is behind the outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported by many of the 500 people attending a fund-raising luncheon last week at the Country Springs Hotel.
Julianne Klimetz, a county spokeswoman, said initial lab results confirmed the cause. In addition, investigators have confirmed that two people handling the food were ill at the time.
Health officials have not gotten reports of any secondary infection, in which someone who attended the lunch and became ill then spread it to someone else.
“It can be spread quite easily from one household member to another,” Klimetz said.
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