Norovirus sickens over 300 on cruise ships

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.
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.
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. Among 2,192 guests on its Rotterdam ship, 83 reported being ill during a voyage that ended Friday,
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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.
75+ people sick in norovirus outbreak on Holland America cruise
Nearly 80 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise. Among the 1,923 guests on its Zuiderdam ship, 74 reported being ill during a voyage that began on Dec. 4, along with four crew members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea.
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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 ...