norovirus, 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.
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 outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
So far this year, there have been 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.
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships -- sickening more than 800 people. All of the outbreaks were caused by the highly contagious norovirus.
Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade
Hundreds of people on cruise ships have been sickened in five separate outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness this month, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In all cases combined,
Cruise ships witness worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified 2024 as the worst year for stomach illness outbreaks and cases on cruise ships in over a decade as Norovirus surged in the U.S. In just the past month,
Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
The number of norovirus cases is increasing across the US, but there are ways to reduce your chances of infection and stave ...
The norovirus survival pack you should buy before you get sick, according to an infectious disease doc
An infectious disease specialist told The Post what to buy and keep in your home in preparation for a stomach bug as cases ...
Norovirus outbreaks this season outpace pre-pandemic levels
Public health officials note the disease thrives in colder months, and reduced pandemic protocols may be fueling the spike.
‘Couldn’t keep water down’: Woman says Coca-Cola helped her norovirus. Then she learns the real reason why
Stomach flu, strep, and all kinds of gastrointestinal illnesses run rampant with the return to school each spring and fall in ...
Doctors warn of rise in Norovirus cases in Arizona
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. It is very contagious. Common symptoms include abdominal pain ...
Chicago area health officials monitoring surge in norovirus cases. What you need to know.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S.
Steps to stay healthy amid rising norovirus cases
C ases of norovirus are rising in 14 states across the country, including New Mexico. Norovirus, a common stomach bug, has ...