Norovirus sickens over 300 on cruise ships

Norovirus outbreaks reported on 3 cruise ships this month, sickening hundreds
There are about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the U.S. each year. Norovirus, which is sometimes called the "cruise ship virus," causes more than 90% of diarrheal disease outbreaks on cruise ships, according to the CDC. However, norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for only a small percentage of all reported norovirus outbreaks.
CDC: Norovirus sickens over 300 on cruise ships in December
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows.
Nearly 100 people sick in second Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak this month
Nearly 100 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise, the second on its ships this month.
Brit dad-of-two killed in cruise ship horror by fatal norovirus outbreak
Alan Forster passed away from suspected kidney failure after he was struck down with the illness while on the cruise with his wife - his family are now seeking legal advice
Dad-of-two dies after fatal norovirus outbreak on board cruise ship
"Alan was the most loving husband and dad. We were looking forward to many more years together but that’s been taken away in the cruellest of ways."
115 passengers, crew sick in norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship
More than 100 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship. Among 3,001 passengers aboard the cruise line’s Ruby Princess vessel, 103 reported being ill during a sailing that ended Wednesday,
Dramatic Royal Caribbean rescues; Cruise ship faces norovirus
Norovirus outbreak on Holland America; Crew days off. And the CDC has confirmed the ninth norovirus outbreak of 2024 for the cruise industry. Holland America Line's Zyderdam repor
An Outbreak Hits Cruise Passengers on Holland America Ship
An outbreak of norovirus has cast a shadow over the holiday plans of passengers aboard Holland America Line’s Rotterdam. During its current voyage that began on December 8, 2024, and won’t conclude until December 20, 83 passengers and 12 crew members – 5 percent of the vessel’s total capacity – have fallen ill to the highly contagious virus.
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75+ people sick in norovirus outbreak on Holland America cruise
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Over 70 Cruise Guests Fall Victim to Norovirus on Holland America Sailing
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam reported 74 cases of illness during a December voyage, prompting a CDC investigation.
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Norovirus outbreak on two cruise ships off the coasts of Mexico and California
They get more attention on cruise lines because ship owners are required to report the data. Worldwide, norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach or ...