Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high

Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals
But another statistic in the world of cruising is on the up, and it’s not a good one: the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests 2024 was the worst year for cruise ship-based gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade.
CDC Data Shows Cruise Ship Illnesses Highest in 12 Years
It seems illnesses on cruise ships hit a 12-year high in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recently released CDC data reveals that most
Cruise ships face worst year for stomach illnesses in a decade
In 2024, cruise ships experienced the highest number of gastrointestinal outbreaks in over a decade, with norovirus as the leading cause, according to CDC data.
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on 3 Cruise Ships: CDC
Norovirus, often coined the “cruise ship virus,” causes more than 90% of diarrheal disease outbreaks on cruise ships, according to the CDC. Still, norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for only a small percentage of all reported norovirus outbreaks.
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2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships — sickening more than 800 people. All of the outbreaks were caused by the highly contagious norovirus.
Cruise ships witness worst year for stomach bug outbreaks in over a decade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified 2024 as the worst year for stomach illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade as norovirus cases surged in the US.
Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
Cruise ships saw the highest number of stomach bug illnesses since 2012 with 16 outbreaks impacting a total of 1,894 passengers.
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