Lawsuit alleges negligence in resort norovirus outbreak

Lawsuit alleges negligence in resort norovirus outbreak

Published on September 20, 2012 The PEI Gardian
Ryan Ross

The statement of claim alleged the resort acted with a “wanton, callous and reckless regard” for the safety of the class members who are seeking $5 million for negligence and breach of contract.

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Norovirus 

Genogroup I and II noroviruses are non enveloped and single strand RNA viruses. These human enteric viruses are responsible for most of viral gastroenteritis outbreaks. They are pathogenic for all age groups of the population. These viruses are very infectious; one to ten viral particles are sufficient to get sick. Their mode of transmission is the feco-oral route. After excretion in human stool, due to their structural properties, noroviruses can resist to different physical and chemical treatment.
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