Norovirus outbreak at Louisiana casino sickens at least 200, prompts investigation! More Details~

An outbreak of the highly contagious norovirus at a Louisiana casino last week has sickened at least 200 people, according to state health officials who are investigating the matter.

Louisiana’s Department of Health confirmed in a statement Thursday that the illnesses reported at L’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles were caused by the norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.