3 confirmed cases of norovirus at fire evacuation shelter

By Emily Schmall There have been an unusually high number of norovirus outbreaks sickening people across the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week ...
Last year, there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, E. coli or other unidentified pathogens that cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting.
This incident follows a series of norovirus outbreaks on other cruise lines in recent weeks. The CDC recommends frequent handwashing and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of norovirus.
There are about 2,500 reported outbreaks each year in the United States, happening most frequently between November and April. When new strains of norovirus emerge, case counts usually rise ...