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health-and-medicine2 days ago•5 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Hikers Along California's Pacific Crest Trail

Dozens of hikers on California’s portion of the Pacific Crest Trail have fallen ill with a norovirus outbreak, with 7–12 confirmed cases reported near Wrightwood in San Bernardino County. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea; health officials urge thorough handwashing, cleaning of contaminated surfaces, and avoiding food preparation for a few days after recovery as thousands continue to trek the trail each year.

via Sacramento Bee|

#california #health-and-medicine #hikers

health12 days ago•1 min saved

Ohio Norovirus Signals Potential Outbreak After Wastewater Rise

Norovirus levels in untreated wastewater at Ashtabula's treatment plant in northeastern Ohio are rising, signaling a potential outbreak; health officials warn the virus is highly contagious, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that typically resolve in 1–2 days, and urge residents to wash hands, practice safe food handling, and disinfect surfaces regularly.

via WHIO TV|

#ashtabula #health #norovirus

world13 days ago•14 min saved

Bordeaux orders 1,700 aboard Ambition to stay on ship amid gastro outbreak

More than 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the British cruise ship Ambition were ordered to remain on board in Bordeaux after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, with disembarkation suspended and affected passengers isolated as medical teams tested samples; French authorities said there is no link to hantavirus cases on another vessel. The ship, on a Belfast–Liverpool itinerary, had its Bordeaux shore excursions canceled and refunds offered as health officials monitor cruise-ship outbreaks, most commonly caused by norovirus.

via AP News|

#cruise #europe #health

world13 days ago•1 min saved

France confines 1,700 aboard Ambition cruise after suspected norovirus linked death

French authorities have confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died amid suspected norovirus; about 50 people showed symptoms, with 48 active GII cases among passengers and one among crew. The ship remains docked and guests and staff are instructed to stay onboard while samples are tested and health measures—enhanced cleaning, hygiene guidance, and on-board medical support—are implemented; disembarkation will occur only after official clearance following the investigation.

via The Guardian|

#ambassador-cruise-line #bordeaux #cruise-ship

local15 days ago•30 min saved

Norovirus outbreak hits Princess cruise; Caribbean Princess docks at Port Canaveral with 115 ill

After a 13-day Caribbean itinerary from Fort Lauderdale, the Caribbean Princess docked at Port Canaveral as a norovirus outbreak sickened about 115 people (102 passengers and 13 crew); the CDC tracked cases and Princess Cruises said it implemented isolation, enhanced cleaning, and food‑service changes, with a thorough disinfection planned before its next sailing and no broader risk to the public.

via WPEC|

#cruise-ship #local #norovirus

us-news16 days ago•115 min saved

Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Caribbean Princess, 115 Sick Aboard Florida-Bound Cruise

CDC reports 115 people sick from norovirus aboard the Caribbean Princess, a Florida-bound cruise. As of Thursday, 102 passengers and 13 crew are affected with vomiting, diarrhea, headache and fever. The 3,116‑passenger ship left Port Everglades on April 28 and is due in Port Canaveral on May 11. Norovirus spreads quickly through contaminated food, water and surfaces; the ship has increased cleaning and is isolating the ill. U.S. officials are also monitoring Americans who were on a Dutch cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak.

via The Daily Beast|

#cdc #cruise-ship #florida

travel16 days ago•2 min saved

Norovirus sickens 100+ aboard Caribbean Princess en route to Port Canaveral

More than 100 people aboard the Caribbean Princess fell ill with norovirus during a nearly two-week Bahamas-Aruba itinerary, with 102 guests and 13 crew reported ill. The ship is due to dock at Port Canaveral on May 11 at 5:15 a.m., after which it will undergo comprehensive cleaning and isolation of affected individuals. Princess Cruises says it disinfected areas during the voyage and will continue with enhanced sanitization, while the CDC monitors the situation.

via Florida Today|

#caribbean-princess #cdc #cruise-ship

health17 days ago•31 min saved

Caribbean Princess Norovirus Outbreak Sicks 115 Aboard Florida-bound Cruise, CDC Says

The Caribbean Princess, which departed Port Everglades on April 28 and is due back at Port Canaveral on May 11, has more than 100 people ill with norovirus; as of May 7, 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC notes norovirus is highly contagious and spreads via contaminated food, water, surfaces, or sick individuals. Princess Cruises has increased cleaning and isolated affected passengers and crew. The illness accounts for about 3.3% of the ship’s 3,116 passengers. Norovirus is a leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S.

via Yahoo|

#caribbean-princess #cdc #cruise-ship

world17 days ago•2 min saved

Norovirus sickens 102 aboard Caribbean Princess as cruise tightens sanitation measures

A norovirus outbreak sickened 102 passengers and 13 crew on the Caribbean Princess during the April 28–May 11 voyage; the CDC identified norovirus as the cause and sick individuals were isolated with stool samples tested. The cruise line implemented enhanced sanitation, no self-serve buffets, more hand-washing stations, and a comprehensive disinfection planned for Port Canaveral before the next voyage. Passengers described life aboard as largely normal despite precautions.

via NBC News|

#caribbean-princess #cdc #cruise-ship

health17 days ago•2 min saved

CDC monitors norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess departing Fort Lauderdale

CDC is monitoring a norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess, which departed Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) on April 28. Of 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew, 102 passengers and 13 crew have fallen ill with diarrhea and vomiting. Princess Cruises has intensified cleaning, isolated ill individuals, collected specimens, and the Vessel Sanitation Program is conducting an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation. The ship is on a 13-day Caribbean itinerary with Port Canaveral due May 11, and this follows recent outbreaks on Princess ships and other lines.

via CBS News|

#caribbean-princess #cdc #cruise-ship

cruise-news18 days ago•20 min saved

Caribbean Princess Norovirus Outbreak Affects 115 on Southern Caribbean Voyage

115 people (102 guests and 13 crew) were sickened by norovirus on the Caribbean Princess’s 13-night Southern Caribbean sailing, confirmed by the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program. Princess Cruises has implemented enhanced cleaning and will conduct a deep sanitation in Port Canaveral; no itinerary changes have been announced for upcoming calls at Amber Cove and Nassau.

via Cruise Hive|

#caribbean #cruise-news #norovirus

health20 days ago•23 min saved

Norovirus Tops 2025 Cruise-Ship Illness Outbreaks (23 Cases)

New data shows 23 cruise-ship outbreaks in 2025, with norovirus the most common gastrointestinal illness aboard semi-enclosed vessels, according to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program.

via WCVB|

#cdc #cruise-ships #gastrointestinal-illness

national-news21 days ago•22 min saved

Norovirus Drives 2025 Cruise Outbreaks as 23 Incidents Reported

Data from the Vessel Sanitation Program show 23 cruise-ship outbreaks in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus; outbreaks are more likely in the semienclosed environment of ships, with examples including Insignia, Seven Seas Mariner and Star Princess.

via WLWT|

#2025 #cruise-ships #national-news

health1 month ago•35 min saved

San Francisco Faces a Viral Crunch: Rotavirus and Others Surge, with Unclear Causes

San Francisco is seeing a surge of multiple viruses—rotavirus, norovirus, HMPV, influenza A/B, and RSV—driving illness in the Bay Area even as COVID-19 remains low, according to WastewaterSCAN data. Rotavirus is notably higher in 2026, a trend experts say could reflect better wastewater tracking or lower vaccine uptake; the CDC no longer routinely recommends rotavirus vaccination, leaving decisions to clinicians and families. Health officials advise basics like hand-washing and staying up to date on vaccines, while researchers note that waning immunity and a new flu strain may be prolonging winter viruses into spring.

via Yahoo|

#health #norovirus #rotavirus

health1 month ago•8 min saved

Spring’s overlapping viruses: test to tell flu, COVID, RSV apart

Flu, COVID-19 (including BA.3.2), RSV and norovirus are circulating this spring; their symptoms overlap, so you need a test to know which virus you have. Local wastewater data and community trends help gauge which virus is dominant where you live, and vaccination or boosters may be advised based on personal risk and local conditions.

via NBC News|

#covid-19 #flu #health