60 sick ill after norovirus outbreak at UK pub

A pub was closed and disinfected after 60 customers and staff suffered vomiting and diarrhoea after visiting the venue.

hobsonsInsidePublic Health England (PHE) was informed of the suspected norovirus cases after customers of Hobsons Choice in Kettering fell ill.

Hobsons Choice temporarily closed so all public areas and guest toilets could be thoroughly disinfected and it is now reopen for business.

The pub said it has worked with the authorities and they are happy with their hygiene practices.

“We reopened on Thursday afternoon and apologise to our guests for any inconvenience caused.”

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