This December, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a concerning rise in gastrointestinal illnesses aboard cruise ships. In five separate outbreaks, a total of 781 passengers and 109 crew members have fallen ill. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting, with norovirus identified as the cause in three of the outbreaks. The situation … Continue reading Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade