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 …
