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However, norovirus outbreaks on cruises comprise only 1% of all those reported. Winslow said that other settings where the virus is likely to spread include universities, nursing homes and “even ...
That means data for norovirus on cruise ships is more readily available than for other entities. It's easy to make norovirus ...
More than 200 cruise ship passengers were infected with norovirus on a transatlantic voyage that is currently still at sea. Here's what to know about the illness.
Norovirus, the "cruise ship virus" Princess Cruises also dealt with a norovirus outbreak this month on its Ruby Princess ship during a cruise that started on Dec. 2 and ended on Wednesday.
Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are spiking in 2025, with 16 reported incidents so far, nearly as many as all of last year. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's safest A spotlight ...
Reports of norovirus on cruise ships have become more frequent in recent years. Whenever I hear a report about a norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship, I worry about my next cruise.
There have been 13 outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships this year, the highest number since 2012. Here’s what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention.
Travellers planning to set sail this season can rest a little easier—cruise ships aren't the norovirus breeding grounds ...
The cruise illnesses come as overall cases of norovirus have increased in the United States. According to the CDC, outbreaks are possible anytime but are most common from November to April.
In 2023, the CDC reported 13 norovirus outbreaks – a norovirus outbreak is defined as when at least 3% of the cruise population is infected. In 2024, there were 15 outbreaks. So far this year ...
Princess Cruises also dealt with a norovirus outbreak this month on its Ruby Princess ship during a cruise that started in San Francisco on Dec. 2, cruised around Hawaii and ended on Wednesday.
A norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship last week caused 82 people to suffer vomiting and diarrhea on their nearly three-week-long journey from California to Florida, health officials said.