By Emily Schmall There have been an unusually high number of norovirusoutbreaks sickening people across the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week ...
Hundreds of cruise passengers and workers fell ill with norovirus on three different ships this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC has logged outbreaks in 2024 on ...
This incident follows a series of norovirusoutbreaks on other cruise lines in recent weeks. The CDC recommends frequent handwashing and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of norovirus.
Last year, there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, E. coli or other unidentified pathogens that cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting.
There are about 2,500 reported outbreaks each year in the United States, happening most frequently between November and April. When new strains of norovirus emerge, case counts usually rise ...
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