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. Among 2,192 guests on its Rotterdam ship, 83 reported being ill during a voyage that ended Friday,
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on Three Cruise Ships: CDC
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows.
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.
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,
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