Travellers planning to set sail this season can rest a little easier—cruise ships aren't the norovirus breeding grounds ...

Does the idea of a cruise not float your boat because of all the tales of passenger woe floating around the blogosphere?

At first, it didn’t go well. The eight-top table for solo travelers was half-empty, and it quickly became apparent that none ...

Gut contains millions of tiny viruses that actually help keep you healthy by controlling harmful bacteria and supporting your ...

More Omaha metro food establishments are expected to welcome dogs to their outdoor dining areas — officially, that is — under ...

Vermont has the second lowest state fatality rate in the US (147.9 per 100K; Hawaii 113.5/100K). Mississippi (465.6/100K) and ...

Myth: Cruise ships are floating Petri dishes and norovirus outbreaks are rampant ...

Norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths annually mostly among older adults, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 19 million to 21 million cases in the U.S. each year.

Norovirus GII.17 accounted for < 10% of outbreaks in the US 2022-23 season, but rose to 75% during the 2024-25 season, passing the number of GII.4 outbreaks.

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Will the upcoming norovirus season be just as early and active as the past year? While the answer may be anyone’s guess right now, federal health officials recently warned that the dominant ...