According to John Silcox of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health in Indiana, 107 people who ate at Cebolla’s Mexican Grill in Fort Wayne have been sickened by norovirus. The original report in March recorded 20 illnesses.
The restaurant, which is located at 5930 West Jefferson Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been cooperating with the investigation. The restaurant closed back in March for cleaning and disinfecting.
The Department believes that the outbreak is contained and that the case count will not grow. There was no information available about hospitalizations.
Norovirus is extremely contagious and spreads quickly. An ill person who prepares food for or serves others can infect dozens. The virus also spreads via surface contact. Someone who is ill touches a doorknob or light switch transfers the bacteria to that surface. The next person who touches it can then become sick.
The symptoms of norovirus infection include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually develop 24 to 48 hours after exposure and last for a few days. Most people recover completely, but some suffer serious complications and must be hospitalized.
