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CDC Reports Record High of Gastrointestinal Outbreaks on Cruise Ships

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CDC Reports Record High of Gastrointestinal Outbreaks on Cruise Ships

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  • The cruise industry is booming, expecting **37.1 million passengers in 2025**, as reported by Cruise Lines International Association.
  • However, **2024 marked the worst year for gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships** in over ten years, according to the CDC.
  • The majority of outbreaks were linked to **norovirus**, with over 16 reported incidents, indicating a rising trend since the pandemic.
  • **Norovirus’s contagious nature** poses significant challenges in the close quarters of cruise ships, leading to the swift spread of illness.
  • The CDC recommends that passengers **report symptoms promptly** and adhere to hygiene protocols to prevent further outbreaks.

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