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A cruise ship carrying 1,700 passengers was quarantined in Bordeaux, France, following a widespread gastrointestinal illness outbreak and the death of a 90-year-old passenger. Dozens of individuals reported stomach ailments, leading to the confinement of all on board.
Dozens of students and staff at an elementary school in Daejeon, South Korea, have reported symptoms of suspected food poisoning, leading to many absences due to a potential norovirus infection.
More than 100 people have fallen ill with norovirus on a cruise ship that departed from Florida. The virus typically causes symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, leading to a significant outbreak on board.
Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires': why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?
A cruise ship with passengers potentially exposed to Hantavirus is prompting an international response, including the UK preparing to isolate British citizens and other European nations arranging evacuations. The WHO has reassured the public that the health risk remains low.
Norovirus has been identified as the cause of illness for over 300 people in Lerum who fell sick after consuming contaminated food.
Over 300 people in Lerum, Sweden, fell ill with suspected food poisoning after eating at two sushi restaurants, with norovirus now identified as the cause.
Détecter, isoler, désinfecter : les cas de norovirus, principal responsable de la gastro-entérite, sont de plus en plus fréquents à bord de ces paquebots de croisière, environnements clos s’il en…
A new study reveals that compounds derived from marine algae may have the ability to prevent norovirus from infecting human cells.
For many parents of young children, norovirus is the biggest fear of the season. It is now spreading more and more, warns FHI.
En rekke gjester ved Thon Hotel Oslo Airport ble i slutten av februar rammet Norovirus.
Norovirus and influenza A are reportedly spreading across Finland, particularly among holidaymakers. An infectious disease expert notes severe symptoms from influenza A and suggests that lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic have been forgotten by many.
A medical expert discusses the ease of disease contagion on cruise ships, referencing past outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus, and explains onboard clinic operations, cabin isolation, and preventative measures.
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship were repatriated to their home countries after some individuals tested positive for hantavirus. The vessel departed for the Netherlands following the completion of passenger disembarkation in the Canary Islands.
This article compares hantavirus and norovirus, describing norovirus as a highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis that spreads through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and close contact.
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, where hantavirus was detected, are being evacuated and repatriated to their home countries from Tenerife. Many are undergoing precautionary quarantine upon arrival, though some are reported to be asymptomatic.
The CDC reports that 115 individuals have fallen ill due to a norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship heading to Florida.
BioNTech announced plans to cut over 1,800 jobs, representing a fifth of its workforce, and cease its COVID-19 vaccine production in Germany, including giving up its Marburg plant, as sales for the vaccine decline. This restructuring marks a significant shift in the company's post-pandemic operations.
A Japanese research group has identified a new variant of norovirus that is spreading both domestically and internationally, potentially explaining the unusual and prolonged outbreaks of infectious gastroenteritis in recent years.
More than 150 passengers on the cruise ship 'Star Princess', who were enjoying relaxation and entertainment while sailing through the Caribbean Sea, fell ill with norovirus last week.
More than 150 people on the Star Princess cruise ship, which was touring the Caribbean, fell ill with norovirus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced, NBC News reported.
Kevättalven suosittu retkeilysesonki osuu samaan aikaan influenssa- ja norovirusten kanssa. Metsähallitus muistuttaa huolellisen hygienian tärkeydestä.
HSE South West has appealed to the public to stay away from the hospital if they have symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
A highly contagious norovirus outbreak has been reported at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games, impacting several participating teams.
Δεν είναι σίγουρο εάν το στέλεχος του χανταϊού με το οποίο σχετίζεται η εμφάνιση κρουσμάτων στο κρουαζιερόπλοιο MV Hondius μπορεί να έχει μεταλλαχθεί, δήλωσε σήμερα η υπουργός Υγείας της…
An international hantavirus outbreak has been linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with passengers returning home and several countries confirming cases. Health authorities are implementing containment measures, including quarantine recommendations, while investigating the source and potential spread of the virus.
An article explores why cruise ships are particularly prone to disease outbreaks, citing their design where many people live, eat, and relax in shared spaces for extended periods.
The cruise ship Hondius, which has reported cases of hantavirus, has arrived off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Its arrival has prompted special evacuation preparations and an alert for the disembarkation of passengers.
The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying passengers with confirmed hantavirus cases, is en route to the Canary Islands for evacuation and quarantine. The WHO chief is coordinating the response as local residents express fears and plan protests in Tenerife.
With norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships reaching record numbers, this article explores how cruise insurance can help recoup costs if travelers are sidelined, while also highlighting existing restrictions.
Tipperary University Hospital is maintaining visitor restrictions to curb the spread of Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug. The virus is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness and spreads easily.
More than 150 people have fallen ill with norovirus on a Caribbean cruise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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CDC has reported at least two gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships this year that met the threshold for public notification
Nearly 80 people fell ill with suspected norovirus on Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship during visit to Hong Kong, prompting a health investigation.
Norovirus and influenza are currently causing severe symptoms, even in healthy individuals, leading to extreme weakness and requiring bed rest in Finland.