Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships

The CDC reported a significant rise in gastrointestinal disease outbreaks aboard cruise ships in December, with nearly 900 people affected, marking the largest spike in 12 years.

So far this year, there have been 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, showcasing a troubling trend as the frequency and severity of these incidents escalate.

The most recent incident on the Queen Mary 2 involved 13% of passengers and over 5% of crew being infected, highlighting the intense nature of recent outbreaks.

The CDC stated that norovirus outbreaks this year have exceeded numbers seen in previous years and pre-pandemic, indicating a major public health concern.

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