The Centers for Disease Control recently reported an uptick in norovirus cases, otherwise known as the stomach flu.
But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and it’s not a good one: the latest data from the US Centers for ...
Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks impacting a total of 1,894 ...
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of ...
2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, according to newly released ...
The CDC reported over double the cases of norovirus, commonly known as stomach flu, as the peak of the virus' season begins.
Noroviruses, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, are “ common and highly contagious ,” according to the National ...
Norovirus is a group of viruses that causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines, per the CDC. Norovirus is common and highly contagious and is the leading cause of ...
According to the most recent CDC data, 326 of 2,565 passengers, or 12%, and 65 of 1,233 crew members, or 5%, have come down with the nasty stomach bug. The norovirus seemingly stayed onboard the ...
The CDC spokesperson recommends cruise passengers who present stomach bug symptoms can help limit the spread of infection by “promptly reporting their illness if they are sick and following ...