New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
A new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease ...
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The Highest Outbreak of Infections on U.S. Cruise Ships Occurred in 2024
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in ...
From heart attacks to dealing with death: The life of a cruise ship doctor
Every cruise ship has a medical center. But how big is it and what does it do? Are the doctors general practitioners or is it ...
Cruise ship ‘gastrointestinal outbreaks’ the worst they’ve been in years
According to The Hill, cases of stomach bug illnesses on cruise ships hit a 12-year high last year at 16 total. These outbreaks affected about 1,894 passengers as well as 245 crew members. Of the 16, ...