Norovirus, cruise ships in 2024

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?
The Highest Outbreak of Infections on U.S. Cruise Ships Occurred in 2024
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in norovirus infections.
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?
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.
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.
Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruise
Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruiseVarious
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.
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