Norovirus outbreak reported at Pasadena evacuation shelter

Austin Turner
·1 min read

An outbreak of the norovirus has been reported at the Pasadena Evacuation Center, officials confirmed.

The Pasadena Public Health Department said that three cases of the norovirus were confirmed at the Pasadena Convention Center shelter on Friday morning. Those three diagnoses come as a cluster of 28 people battle acute gastrointestinal illness.

FILE - This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a cluster of norovirus virions. (Charles D. Humphrey/CDC via AP, File)
This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a cluster of norovirus virions. (Charles D. Humphrey/CDC via AP, File)

Since Jan. 10, the American Red Cross has been operating the shelter, which is designed to house Eaton Fire victims who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate.

The norovirus has been experiencing a surge across the U.S. this winter. Symptoms include acute vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, according to the PPHD. Younger patients can also experience dehydration.

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Norovirus is mostly spread by sharing food, utensils or water. The PPHD said shelters are prone to the spread of such illnesses due to the close-quarter living situation.

The PPHD said crews at the evacuation shelter are making sure to isolate the individuals who became sick and are working with onsite medical teams from Kaiser Permanente and AltaMed to provide the necessary medical aid.

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