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Officials: 1 case of norovirus in Overland Park

Posted at 1:44 PM, Feb 05, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-05 19:23:24-05

One person tested positive for norovirus after an investigation at Buffalo Wild Wings in Overland Park, according to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment.

Previous story: KDHE investigating illness at Overland Park Buffalo Wild Wings 

The restaurant is located at West 105th Street. 

“These types of illness are common this time of year,” said Lougene Marsh, JCDHE’s director. “The best thing you can do is wash your hands properly and stay home when you are sick to prevent the spread of these types of illness.” 

Additional results are pending lab confirmation and there have been no further reports of illness, health officials said. 

About norovirus

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recently said in a news release that norovirus is very contagious. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. The KDHE news release states a person develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed, and most people get better within one to three days.

The KDHE said the best way to prevent norovirus is proper handwashing.

The KDHE news release states norovirus is more common in winter months. It is spread from person to person, by touching contaminated surfaces or through contaminated food or water.

See more about norovirus on the CDC's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency has a list of registered hospital disinfectants that are effective against norovirus. See the full list here.

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