Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in West Virginia
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (4.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 11 (2.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (45.5%)
- Illnesses reported: 11 (2.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (45.5%)
#8. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (4.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 16 (4.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 16 (4.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#7. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (4.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 18 (4.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (18.2%)
- Illnesses reported: 18 (4.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (18.2%)
#6. Hotels or motels
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (4.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 25 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 25 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#5. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (4.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 25 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 25 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#4. Prisons or jails
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (8.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 29 (7.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 29 (7.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#3. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (13.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 45 (11.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (9.1%)
- Illnesses reported: 45 (11.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (9.1%)
#2. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 8 (34.8% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 180 (47.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 180 (47.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
#1. Sit-down restaurants
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