A suspected norovirus out beak at the Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Maple Grove, Minnesota is being investigated by the Hennepin County Health Department. The outbreak apparently occurred over the weekend. No one has been hospitalized in this outbreak. although 18 children and adults have reported being ill.
Investigators think that someone with the illness ate at the restaurant and spread it to others. The kitchen and food preparation areas are being looked at, and employees are being interviewed to see if they were sick at the time. If you ate at that restaurant in the past week and have been ill, please call the Hennepin County Health Department at 612-543-5230.
The symptoms of a norovirus infection include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other symptoms may include chills, headache, muscle aches, and low grade fever. Norovirus is extremely contagious and easily passed person-to-person, through contaminated food and drink, or through touching contaminated surfaces.
To prevent the spread of this virus, thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and soap before you eat, before preparing food, and after using the bathroom. Never prepare or serve food for others if you are sick.
