Possible Norovirus at Picture House Event

The Westchester County Health Department continues to investigate whether Norovirus is to blame for making people sick at the the Hilton Westchester, which is where the Pelham Picture House's "Big Night Spring Gala" was held. The Health Department got a number of reports that some people got sick after attending weekend events at the Rye Brook hotel.

At this point, officials think people got sick from Norovirus, which is a stomach bug. Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is part of a group of viruses that can cause acute gastrointestinal discomfort and illness. The Health Department continues to reach out to people who may have been affected in an effort to find the source of the illness. Officials say they don't know how many people were affected.

The Westchester County Health Department had inspectors at the hotel on a daily basis, all the way through this weekend. The inspectors are are reviewing sanitary procedures throughout the hotel.

The Health Department says it's coordinating its response with the organizers of the Pelham Picture House's gala event and other event coordinators who held events that weekend at the hotel. Department officials say that the hotel staff is being cooperative and is telling organizers of future events about the recent illnesses.

Movie stars, such as Isabella Rossellini, attended the Pelham Picture House's "Big Night Spring Gala."

Here is some more information from the Westchester County Health Department about Norovirus: