What illness happened in cruise ships in June 2023?
What illness happened in cruise ships in June 2023? There have already been an unlucky 13 recorded norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships under U.S. jurisdiction so far in 2023. That's the highest tally in 10-years, ever since 16 such outbreaks occurred in 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation Program.
Is there a sickness bug going around 2023 UK?
Enteric virus gastroenteritis outbreaks reported to HPZone in England by setting during the 2023/2024 season, compared to 5-season average. Up to week 40 of the 2023/2024 season 12 outbreaks have been reported to HNORS (Figure 4), 54% lower than the same as the 5-season average for the same period (26 outbreaks).
Which cruise ship did everyone get sick on?
More than 300 sickened on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says. Hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill while on board a Princess Cruises ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. In total, 284 of 2,881 passengers on the Ruby Princess reported being sick during the voyage between Feb.
What is the most common illness on a cruise ship?
Respiratory Illnesses. Respiratory illnesses are the most common medical complaint on cruise ships.
What is the most common virus on cruise ships?
Norovirus. On cruise ships, >90% of GI illness outbreaks with a confirmed cause are due to norovirus.