Lansing Applebee's Closed for 2nd Time

from WDIV Detroit TV 4

An Applebee's restaurant has closed for a second time after more customers reported being sickened and officials continue to investigate what they believe may be a norovirus outbreak. Four customers in three groups that ate at the restaurant in Eaton County, near Lansing, on Thursday and Friday fell ill with symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.

The restaurant had voluntarily closed Nov. 22 and reopened Thursday with the permission of health officials after being cleaned. About 250 people -- including employees and customers -- have reported symptoms.

Noroviruses are a group of highly contagious viruses that are often contracted through food or liquids. Symptoms typically appear about 24 to 48 hours after ingestion, and the illness usually subsides within one to two days.