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 norovirus infections.
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships — sickening more than 800 people. All of the outbreaks were caused by the highly contagious norovirus.
Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and it’s not a good one: the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship-based gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade.
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Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade
There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a decade.
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
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. That's the largest number of cruise ship outbreaks in 12 years.
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