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An outbreak can be devastating to businesses large and small. Early and comprehensive intervention is the key to controlling illness transmission and keeping guests healthy. Use the resources on this page to develop prevention strategies and response plans for your facility. In the event of an outbreak, the Southern Nevada Health District will work with your business to identify appropriate corrective actions and precautions to end the outbreak quickly.

If you suspect that you might be experiencing an outbreak at your property, please reach out to SNHD immediately. The sooner SNHD knows about it, the sooner we can work together to help end it. You can call the Office of Epidemiology at (702) 759-1300 at any time, Environmental Health Foodborne Illness at (702) 759-1504, or your assigned inspector during business hours.

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus discovered in December of 2019 that causes respiratory illness and can lead to severe complications. The virus is spread via droplets through person-to-person transmission and contaminated surfaces. Use the resources on this page to help prevent the spread of illness in your restaurant, childcare facility, public accommodation, or other business.

If you suspect that you might be experiencing an outbreak at your property, please reach out to SNHD immediately. The sooner SNHD knows about it, the sooner we can work together to help end it. You can call the Acute Communicable Disease Control program at (702) 759-1300 at any time, Environmental Health Foodborne Illness at (702) 759-1504, or your assigned inspector during business hours.

  1. Help Prevent the Spread
  2. Employee Screening Questionnaire
  3. Food Establishment Guidance
  4. Food Handler’s Guide to COVID-19
  5. Grocery Store Guidance
  6. Hotel Cleaning Guidelines
  7. If An Employee Becomes Ill

Hepatitis A is a disease caused by a virus that results in inflammation of the liver. This form of hepatitis is found in the feces (stool) of people who have the disease and is usually spread by the fecal-oral route. This means that if an infected person goes to the bathroom, does not wash their hands properly, and then prepares food or touches surfaces, another person who eats that food or touches that surface can then become infected. Frequent disinfection, proper handwashing, and stringent employee health policies are effective ways of controlling hepatitis A in public places.

  1. Hepatitis A (Infectious Hepatitis)
  2. Hepatitis A Fact Sheet
  3. Hepatitis A Frequently Asked Questions
  4. Vomit Clean Up and Disinfection for Hepatitis A Infographic
  5. Disinfection for Hepatitis A Infographic
  6. Hepatitis A Cleaning Instructions
  7. Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A
  8. CDC
  9. Mayo Clinic Minute: Hepatitis A in the U.S

Norovirus is a common virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea and is frequently the cause of generalized “food poisoning.” Norovirus is very contagious. In fact, when a person with norovirus vomits, 300,000 viral particles are released, and it only takes 10-18 viral particles to make someone else sick.

Use the resources on this page to learn more about how norovirus is spread and for additional resources to make sure your facility is prepared to prevent and respond to any norovirus illness.

  1. Have you ever heard of Norovirus
  2. Norovirus in Restaurants
  3. Norovirus in Hotels
  4. Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Norovirus Fast Facts for Food Workers
  6. Clean-up and Disinfection for Norovirus | Spanish
  7. Clean-up and Disinfection for Norovirus (Infographic)
  8. Clean-up After Someone with Norovirus Vomits or has Diarrhea
  9. Handwashing Sign
  10. Employee Absence or Illness Record
  11. Food Handler Reporting Agreement
  12. Vomit and Diarrhea Clean-up
  13. Vomit and Diarrhea Clean-up Procedure

Contact Information

Telephone: (702) 759-0588

Email: environmentalhealth@snhd.org

 

Updated on:  May 29, 2025

2025-05-29T09:26:04-07:00
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