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Norovirus Cases Surge: CDC Issues Urgent Health Alert

2/8/2025

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CDC Warns Norovirus

Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise in the U.S., with a staggering 2,500 cases reported each year. The CDC cautions that this highly contagious virus thrives in crowded places like schools and cruise ships, causing severe vomiting and diarrhea. To combat its spread, frequent handwashing and surface disinfection are crucial, especially since norovirus is the top culprit behind food-related illnesses, often linked to contaminated shellfish.

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Cruise Passengers Stricken

A Norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas has left 89 passengers and two crew members battling severe symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. As the CDC closely monitors the situation, the crew has ramped up cleaning efforts and isolated those impacted. The cruise, which set sail on February 1, includes stops in Mexico, Honduras, and Belize.

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CDC Warns Norovirus

Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise in the U.S., with a staggering 2,500 cases reported each year. The CDC cautions that this highly contagious virus thrives in crowded places like schools and cruise ships, causing severe vomiting and diarrhea. To combat its spread, frequent handwashing and surface disinfection are crucial, especially since norovirus is the top culprit behind food-related illnesses, often linked to contaminated shellfish.

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