Chicago, IL
McHenry restaurant ground-zero for gastrointestinal illness outbreak, health dept. says
CHICAGO (WLS) — The McHenry County Division of Well being reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal sickness linked to a McHenry restaurant.
MCDH mentioned it has recognized an outbreak at D.C. Cobb’s, positioned at 1204 N. Inexperienced Avenue, after receiving complaints of 13 individuals who grew to become unwell after consuming on the restaurant.
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The well being division is presently investigating what brought about the outbreak, however officers mentioned D.C. Cobb’s is absolutely cooperating with MCDH workers.
Well being division officers mentioned that these affected had eaten on the institution between Aug. 29 and Sept. 15.
Those that ate on the restaurant and did get sick afterward are requested to fill out a confidential survey or to contact the well being division at 815-334-4500 and ask for a Communicable Illness Nurse.
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