Norovirus Outbreak at Raleigh Sushi Restaurant Sickens Hundreds

Over 240 people have reported getting sick after eating at Sushi Nine in Raleigh between November 28 and December 5, with health officials suspecting a norovirus outbreak. Stool samples from three individuals have tested positive for norovirus. The restaurant voluntarily closed on December 5 for deep cleaning and reopened three days later. The source of the outbreak is still unknown, as customers consumed various items from the menu. No new cases have been reported since the restaurant reopened. Health officials are continuing their investigation and urge anyone who visited Sushi Nine during the specified period and fell ill to contact Wake County Public Health.