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.
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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.
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Four cruise ships were affected by five stomach bug outbreaks in December, The Washington Post reported, citing the CDC.
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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.
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, five occurred in December alone, states The Hill.
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Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks that impacted 1,894 passengers.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
The cruise industry continues to balloon — with ever bigger, ever wilder boats and some 37.1 million cruise passengers set to take to the waters in 2025, according to industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of these outbreaks were a result of the highly contagious norovirus, the data said, which is spread through direct contact with an infected person,
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