Posted on: Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Reno illnesses blamed on norovirus

By Robbie Dingeman
Advertiser Health Writer

Health officials in Reno, Nev., say it appears that a norovirus — named after the Norwalk virus — sickened people who attended a volleyball tournament there over the Easter weekend, including half-dozen from Hawai'i.

Victims, who complained of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and fever, all attended a Western states girls club volleyball tournament.

The Norwalk virus was identified in 1968. Symptoms last 25 to 60 hours. Recovery is usually complete.

Officials ask that anyone who became ill and was affiliated with the tournament call (775) 328-2434.

One of the players from Hawai'i who became ill said three club teams from the Islands took part in the Reno Far Western Junior National qualifiers.