The outbreak, linked to Gobi Sushi in Floda and Lerum, has caused symptoms including stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting, typically appearing about a day after consumption. According to Dagens Nyheter, test results show the illness is caused by norovirus, commonly known as winter vomiting sickness. Anna Engström, unit manager at Lerum's environmental unit, told Dagens Nyheter that over a hundred reports had already come in by Monday, describing the number as remarkable and noting that new reports keep coming. The environmental administration has taken samples of several foods and sent them for analysis, but it remains unclear whether the virus was present in the food. The restaurants are closed until the investigation is complete, and the municipality is working with the National Food Agency and regional infection control to determine the source of infection. Engström noted that those affected have eaten slightly different things, and the large number could indicate a virus, but the exact source is unknown.
Some affected individuals have become so ill that they required emergency care due to dehydration or cramps, according to Dagens Nyheter. Engström emphasized the importance of self-care when suffering from food poisoning. No staff members have been infected, according to Dagens Nyheter.
It is remarkable that so many reports have come in. Usually it's just a few cases. This really stands out. New reports keep coming.
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We are cooperating with the National Food Agency and the regional infection control on this. Right now we don't know what the source of infection is. Those affected have eaten slightly different things. The large number could indicate it's a virus but we don't know.
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Some have become so ill that they have needed emergency care. They have become dehydrated or had cramps. Therefore it is very important to take care of oneself when food poisoned.
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