Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships toggle caption Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images Nearly 900 people aboard cruise ships were sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December amid an escalation in both the frequency and severity of outbreaks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, there were 16 …
The CDC has already reported a significant rise in clusters of infections, just two months into norovirus season. Also referred to as the “winter vomiting bug”, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads via contaminated surfaces, food and water, and close contact with infected individuals. “Eating raw seafood always is a risk for enteric infections such as norovirus, but …
CNN — Whether from Miami, New York, Seattle or more, millions of Americans pack aboard cruise ships on vacation. According to data from the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, the number of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships docking at U.S. ports had years of steady decline after 2015. Four norovirus outbreaks, involving a total of 449 passengers and crew members, have …
Public health chiefs have warned of a surge in winter vomiting cases, with cases in schools and nurseries almost 50 per cent higher than normal for this time of year. Experts said increased social mixing was fuelling the spread of the highly infectious disease, with rising numbers of outbreaks also being seen in care homes. But the UK Health Security …
