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The "Shuan Le He Beef" restaurant in Luodong, Yilan, has experienced a suspected food poisoning incident during its trial operation period, with 63 individuals reporting illness. Testing results from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that both 5 chefs and 5 patients tested positive for norovirus, although the chefs showed no symptoms. Authorities will continue to investigate the source of the infection and remind the public to pay attention to food hygiene and environmental cleanliness. Recently, while the number of diarrhea-related visits nationwide has decreased, it remains the highest in nearly five years, with most related cases coming from the dining and accommodation industries.

The well-known hot pot all-you-can-eat restaurant "Shuàn lè hé niú" in Luodong, Yilan, has reported a suspected food poisoning incident during its trial operation period, with 63 people currently known to have reported illness. The deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control stated that among 17 sampled specimens, 5 affected customers and 5 chefs tested positive for norovirus. Although these 5 chefs show no symptoms, further testing of food and environmental samples is necessary to determine the source of the virus infection. Related investigations will use questionnaires to understand the dietary conditions of the affected individuals.

At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control reminds the public that although the number of emergency visits for diarrhea nationwide is on a downward trend, it still represents the highest record in five years and calls on the public to pay attention to hand hygiene, dietary hygiene, and environmental cleanliness. If symptoms such as watery diarrhea or vomiting occur, one should seek medical attention as soon as possible and rest at home. Restaurant and hospitality operators need to strengthen hygiene and employee health management to safeguard public health.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, last week the number of emergency visits for diarrhea reached 186,708, a decrease of 12.7% from the previous week. In the past four weeks, there have been 176 reports of diarrhea clusters, with the restaurant and hospitality industry accounting for the most, and positive test cases primarily involving norovirus.

Norovirus is highly contagious, as a small amount of the virus can cause illness. It can be transmitted through eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water, touching contaminated utensils, or inhaling droplets from a patient's vomit or feces. The incubation period is approximately 10 to 50 hours, with common symptoms including watery diarrhea and vomiting, which may be accompanied by nausea, fever, headache, abdominal pain, etc. The course of the illness can last from 1 to 10 days, and symptoms may be more severe in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.