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Norovirus has been linked to twelve outbreaks on cruise ships this year, sickening nearly 1,500 people, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number surpasses ...
Norovirus is responsible for about 109,000 hospitalizations and 900 deaths each year in the U.S., mostly affecting adults over 65 years old, according to the National Foundation for Infectious ...
A norovirus outbreak on the Queen Mary 2, a luxury cruise ship, affected 183 passengers and 14 crew. About 7% of passengers on board reported symptoms during the voyage, per the CDC.
In 2024, norovirus reports increased to 47 percent of all outbreaks, and a wide range of food items were involved. Eating ready to eat raw oysters contributed to two-thirds of the norovirus outbreaks.
A norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship last week caused 82 people to suffer vomiting and diarrhea on their nearly three-week-long journey from California to Florida, health officials said.
Berries don’t just grow norovirus or hepatitis A—they get contaminated with these viruses, and it’s often from people who handle and process the fruits, says Darin Detwiler, L.P.D., a food ...
It's peak season for Norovirus. The CDC is reporting two to three times the average number of cases this year across the U.S. which means Norovirus infections are up in northwest Louisiana as well.
Currently, there are several norovirus vaccines in the works, at various stages with various designs. The one published this week is being developed by a San Francisco-based company called Vaxart ...
An early trial of a norovirus vaccine pill has shown promise at protecting against the notorious “winter vomiting” bug, with researchers saying it could potentially be available for use in a ...
Norovirus has torn through the U.S. this winter, peaking early in some parts of the country but taking hold in South Florida over the last few weeks. Experts say every person who gets it passes it … ...
The reporting states have seen 1,078 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks from August 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025, which is nearly twice as many as the same period during the 2023 ...
We aren't quite clear of peak norovirus season just yet, and if you come down with the debilitating virus, the symptoms could linger in your system for some time. Here's what you need to know if ...