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New Zealand – Norovirus Outbreak

Bay of Plenty Times

At least 15 people have become ill after contracting a virus from the children’s play area of a Tauranga ten pin bowling venue.

Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr Jim Miller said, in a written statement, the service had been notified of cases of norovirus gastroenteritis in at least nine preschool and primary aged children and six adults earlier this month.

He confirmed those affected had picked up the bug from the children’s play area of a Tauranga ten pin bowling venue.