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 …
