Norwalk virus on royal caribbean cruise line




















The ship was carrying 3, passengers. If norovirus is to blame, it would be one of the largest norovirus outbreaks in last 20 years, the CDC said. A norovirus outbreak on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship also sickened close to Norovirus — once known as Norwalk virus — is highly contagious.

It can be picked up from an infected person, contaminated food or water or by touching contaminated surfaces. Sometimes mistaken for the stomach flu, the virus causes bouts of vomiting and diarrhea for a few days.

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In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting. Recommended Stories. The Guardian. Business Insider. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fresno Bee. Florida Today. The illness is usually short-lived, lasting from one to two days.

Noroviruses, which affect some 23 million people a year, have been blamed for a rash of illnesses on cruise ships in recent years. Virus strikes cruise ship Nearly sickened by Norwalk-like virus. Caribbean Area. Norwalk Connecticut. Manage alerts What is this? House votes to keep U. A Time Warner Company. He told ABC News that crew members are not allowing guests to serve themselves food or drinks. Norovirus is a contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.

A person can become infected through having direct contact with another infected person, consuming contaminated food or water, or touching their nose and mouth after touching contaminated surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U. It is not yet known what caused the outbreak, but most instances of norovirus occur in food service settings like restaurants, according to the CDC.



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