Norovirus, often erroneously called the "stomach flu," sickens an estimated 21 million Americans and 685 million people ...
Health First's chief medical officer gives advice on how to avoid norovirus, one of the most common causes of the 'stomach ...
From thorough hand-washing to avoiding buffet restaurants, here's how to stay healthy on a cruise ship vacation.
A new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease ...
No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm ...
“Soap and water work to remove germs from hands,” she said. Cruise ships continue to be sources of increased risk for ...
Last year was the cruise industry's worst in more than a decade for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on ships in the U.S ...
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in ...
Norovirus is “extraordinarily contagious” because it can survive on surfaces for days and spreads easily through contaminated ...
The CDC and IDPH have reported increased numbers of norovirus in Illinois and the country, with outbreaks occurring in Will ...
Buffets are one of the top perks of going on a cruise, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. A former crew member ...
A newer strain of norovirus, called GII.17[P17] makes up the majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to CDC data.