Norovirus wreaking havoc on cruise ships
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of norovirus cases in over a decade, CDC says. (Scripps News) What to Know About Trudeau’s Resignation 25 actors who are great at playing the worst Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher Payments Start?
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
Last year, there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, E. coli or other unidentified pathogens that cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting. That's the largest number of cruise ship outbreaks in 12 years.
How common is norovirus on cruise ships? Here's what you need to know
What's sneaky, super contagious and bound to cause diarrhea and vomiting? If you answered "norovirus," you'd be correct. But what is it, and why is it so often associated with cruises?
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks Make Hundreds of People Sick
Four cruise ships were affected by five stomach bug outbreaks in December, The Washington Post reported, citing the CDC.
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on 3 Cruise Ships: CDC
Norovirus, often coined the “cruise ship virus,” causes more than 90% of diarrheal disease outbreaks on cruise ships, according to the CDC. Still, norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for only a small percentage of all reported norovirus outbreaks.
Cruise lines face growing norovirus, GI illness problem
Cruise passengers live in tight quarters where contact with other passengers can't be avoided. Yes, some people still wear masks on cruise ships, and cleaning protocols have been greatly enhanced, but that has not eradicated illness on cruise ships.
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Beth Knowles and her family left on a Caribbean cruise in late December, but they missed every port. They got too sick to disembark during a norovirus outbreak on board. Knowles got an email from Cunard Line one day before their Dec.
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Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of these outbreaks were a result of the highly contagious norovirus, ...
Norovirus Outbreak Leaves One Passenger Dead And Dozens Sick On A Cruise Ship In US
A norovirus outbreak aboard P&O Cruises' Arcadia led to the death of a 77-year-old British passenger, Alan Forster. The ...
These were the 27 cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 128 it's reviewed this year, 27 have ...
120+ people sick in Holland America, Oceania cruise gastrointestinal outbreaks
Over 120 passengers experienced gastrointestinal illness on recent Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises voyages.