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.
Norovirus 2025: Outbreaks of stomach bug are surging across US. Know these early signs
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.
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 ships face worst year for stomach illnesses in a decade
In 2024, cruise ships experienced the highest number of gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade, with norovirus as the leading cause, according to CDC data.
Cruise ships witness worst year for stomach bug outbreaks in over a decade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified 2024 as the worst year for stomach illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade as Norovirus cases surged in the U.S.
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.
Did you get the stomach bug on your cruise? A look at cruise ship outbreaks in 2024
A virus known as the stomach bug that has surged across parts of the country is the cause of nearly all diarrhea outbreaks reported on cruise ships that docked at U.S. ports in 2024, federal data shows.
Norovirus outbreaks hit 900 cruise passengers as special measures introduced on ships
Around 900 passengers aboard cruise ships were reportedly sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December as virus outbreaks occur globally. The shocking data has been revealed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
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 ...
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, ...
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Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade
There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a ...
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Cruise lines face a growing norovirus problem
Cruise passengers live in tight quarters where contact with other passengers can't be avoided. Yes, some people still wear ...
Norovirus Outbreaks: Doctors Warn Common Precaution Won't Prevent Illness
Hand sanitizer isn't as effective as handwashing at preventing the spread of norovirus, doctors and the CDC warn.
2024’s nastiest cruise ships revealed based on viral outbreaks, food safety and hygiene: CDC
The review looks at common spaces such as pools and activity centers, buffet hand-washing stations, food storage and cooking ...