WCVB Boston May 04, 2026 • 22:32

Cruise ship outbreaks hit 23 in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus - WCVB

By Katrina Ventura

Cruise ship outbreaks hit 23 in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus - WCVB

While taking a cruise is generally safe, having a high concentration of people in a semienclosed space makes it easy for viruses to spread among passengers.

NEW YORK —Cruise ship outbreaks are not uncommon, and recent years have seen a steady rise in gastrointestinal illness outbreaks.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel S… [+1783 chars]

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