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.
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 ship ‘gastrointestinal outbreaks’ the worst they’ve been in years
According to The Hill, cases of stomach bug illnesses on cruise ships hit a 12-year high last year at 16 total. These outbreaks affected about 1,894 passengers as well as 245 crew members. Of the 16, five occurred in December alone, states The Hill.
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cruise ships report worst year for stomach sickness in over a decade
There have been at least 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships this year, the CDC says, the most in over a decade.
These were the 27 cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 128 it's reviewed this year, 27 have received a perfect score.
Cruise Outbreaks at 12-Year High, CDC Data Compares Cruise Lines
The CDC inspects hundreds of cruise ship yearly. Some cruise lines and cruise parent companies score better than others.
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