Tag: norovirus

Virus Outbreaks Are Surging on Cruise Ships: CDC

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that a common stomach illness is on the rise across cruise ships. In an update posted several days ago, the federal agency is now listing 13 outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships this year, which is the highest number of outbreaks recorded on…


Number of Virus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships Surging: CDC

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that a common stomach illness is on the rise across cruise ships. In an update posted several days ago, the federal agency is now listing 13 outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships this year, which is the highest number of outbreaks recorded on…


Mass Illness Hits Cruise Ship — CDC Sounds Alarm | Facts Matter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released a new report detailing a massive viral outbreak on a cruise ship that was traveling from the United States to Bermuda. In its official release, the CDC wrote that 177 people aboard a cruise ship called the “Celebrity Summit” became sick with what’s known as…


CDC Alert: Virus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leaves Over 150 Passengers Sick

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 175 people were sickened with norovirus during a recent Celebrity Cruises Summit cruise to Bermuda. The outbreak of the stomach virus affected some 152 passengers and about 25 crew members, said the CDC in a bulletin, between May 15 to May 25….


The Culprit Behind the Cruise Ship Outbreaks: Norovirus

Recently, there have been many media reports on infection outbreaks on several cruise ships with tens—even hundreds—of guests having gastrointestinal symptoms and overwhelming onboard medical staff. Although these cases are still being investigated, it is widely believed that these outbreaks were due to norovirus. Norovirus 101 Norovirus is a zoonotic virus that likely mutated so that…


CDC Investigating After More Than 300 People Get ‘Unknown’ Illness on Cruise Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed it is investigating a not-yet-determined outbreak on a Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess ship that sickened more than 300 people in recent days. The agency said that 284 passengers and 34 crew members, out of about 4,000 total people, were sickened onboard the cruise between Feb. 26…


Internal Document Shows China Facing Another Wave of COVID-19 Infection as Fever Wave Hits Schools Across the Country

An internal Chinese metro system document reveals that China is embracing another wave of COVID-19 outbreak, as a fever wave hits Chinese schools across the country, causing many class suspensions. Ms. Liang, who works in the Shanghai Metro system, told The Epoch Times on Feb. 21 that the Shanghai Metro epidemic prevention measures are being…


Norovirus Outbreaks Climb: Symptoms to Watch for, Home Remedies

There are currently outbreaks of norovirus in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data show 225 norovirus outbreaks from August 2022 to January 2023, which is about 30 percent higher than the 172 outbreaks reported during the same months in 2022….


Norovirus Cases Are on the Rise Across US: What You Need to Know

Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach virus, is continuing to spread across the United States and is resulting in the shutting down of schools in some locales. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests positive tests for the virus are at a seasonal high across the United States. At the regional…


CDC: 222 People at the Grand Canyon Got Sick With ‘Explosive’ Symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that a possible norovirus outbreak sickened at least 222 people who visited Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. “At least 222 rafters and backpackers became infected, probably with norovirus,” said the agency in a recent update. “Strong partnerships with river outfitters and National Park staff members…