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2024 Sees Record Cruise Ship Stomach Bug Outbreaks

1/1/2025

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In 2024, the US experiences the highest number of stomach bug outbreaks on cruise ships since 2012, totaling 16.
December recorded five outbreaks, impacting over 800 individuals, notably on the Queen Mary 2.
The CDC stresses hand hygiene and thorough cleaning to combat the highly contagious norovirus.
Regular CDC inspections uphold sanitation standards, with most Carnival ships achieving scores above 90.

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Story summary

In 2024, the US experiences the highest number of stomach bug outbreaks on cruise ships since 2012, totaling 16.
December recorded five outbreaks, impacting over 800 individuals, notably on the Queen Mary 2.
The CDC stresses hand hygiene and thorough cleaning to combat the highly contagious norovirus.
Regular CDC inspections uphold sanitation standards, with most Carnival ships achieving scores above 90.