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.
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Norovirus causes an inflammation of the stomach or intestines called acute gastroenteritis, according to the CDC. The virus is “very contagious,” and symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, headache and others.
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.
Carnival brands, cruise industry face growing norovirus problem
In December alone five cruise ships from Cunard, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, all Carnival-owned brands, reported norovirus outbreaks affecting hundreds of passengers. An outbreak is declared when 3% or more of a ship's passengers and crew come down with gastrointestinal problems.
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.
The Horrifying Story Of The First Cruise Ship
Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruise
A cruise passenger died following a norovirus outbreak on a US -bound ship that confined dozens of travellers to their cabins ...
Cruise passenger dies amid norovirus outbreak that sickened dozens
A norovirus outbreak aboard the P&O Cruises' Arcadia ship last fall left dozens of passengers confined to their cabins and is ...
Cruise ship ‘gastrointestinal outbreaks’ the worst they’ve been in years
According to The Hill, cases of stomach bug illnesses on cruise ships hit a 12-year high last year at 16 total. These outbreaks affected about 1,894 passengers as well as 245 crew members. Of the 16, ...
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Editorial: For norovirus or another illness, stay home if you’re sick
It seems you need not pay thousands of dollars for a luxury cruise to come in contact with a notoriously nasty stomach virus.