Norovirus is highly contagious, often spread by food or on surfaces, particularly in crowded conditions. It is a short-lived ...

Cruise ship passengers warned of latest norovirus threat after outbreaks - Norovirus is the most common ailment tracked on ...

The main reason is the recent decision to cut funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) vessel sanitation program. Unfortunately, diseases can spread very quickly on cruises.

An iconic Cunard cruise ship that makes regular trips from ... received the rating from the Centre for Disease Control (CDC). While the ship received a near-perfect score in terms of its hygiene ...

A cruise ship that regularly docks in Southampton has received a 97 hygiene rating after a recent CDC inspection. Norwegian Prima was found to have areas needing improvement, including medical ...

That includes cruises, universities, nursing homes and “even hospitals,” he said. The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, which inspects cruise ships and responds to outbreaks, was impacted by ...