Norovirus causes an inflammation of the stomach or intestines called acute gastroenteritis, according to the CDC. The virus ...

There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a decade.

What causes norovirus on cruise ships, anyway? Norovirus spreads easily in close quarters, such as those found on cruise ships. Although it can spread from person-to-person contact, on vessels ...

Last year was the cruise industry's worst in more than a decade for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on ships in the U.S., according to the CDC. December was a particularly bad month.

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.

The first confirmed norovirus outbreak of 2025 has been reported aboard Holland America Line's Volendam. Should guests be ...

From thorough hand-washing to avoiding buffet restaurants, here's how to stay healthy on a cruise ship vacation.

Drivers of the increase in norovirus cases may include a new strain, but continued precautions, good hygiene, can help reduce ...

Norovirus—a highly contagious virus known for causing gastrointestinal distress—is making headlines this winter due to a ...

No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm ...

The debilitating illness was identified as norovirus, outbreaks of which aren’t uncommon on cruise ships, especially during the winter season. Cruise line operators are required to report the ...

A notoriously contagious stomach bug's spread through Arlington has public health experts urging extra precautions. An alert ...