The federal government pay scale is presented in the General Schedule (G.S) . Designed to establish salaries for all position levels throughout all Federal agencies, the General Schedule is divided into 15 grades, which each have 10 levels. The table however doesn't include SES (Senior Executive Service) positions, which used to be listed as GS-16, GS-17 and GS-18.
David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun County Health Department in Virginia, said while he wasn't certain the restaurant was the cause of the illnesses, people were associating their symptoms with the chain, reported ABC News. This is not the first time a norovirus outbreak has been reported at a Chipotle restaurant. In August last year, 189 customers and 18 employees contracted norovirus in one of its restaurant in Simi Valley, California. The restaurant chain has been reeling from losses due to a series of food scares in recent years.
Noroviruses are a group of viruses (previously known as Norwalk-like viruses) that can cause gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in Minnesota. This infection is often mistakenly referred to as the âstomach fluâ. Norovirus is not related to the flu (influenza), which is a common respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Common symptoms of norovirus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping. Less common symptoms can include low-grade fever or chills, headache, and muscle aches. Symptoms usually begin 1 or 2 days after ingesting the virus, but may appear as early as 12 hours after exposure.