In recent months, several cruise ships have experienced significant outbreaks of the norovirus. This highly infectious and ...

Norovirus Hygiene Disinfection Outbreaks Winter illnesses CDC Pandemic fatigue Surfaces. Colds, the flu, whooping cough, and the stomach bug, all winter illnesses that are in full swing.

Those hand hygiene gels and wipes – the hand sanitizers – that people tend to use aren't as effective against norovirus, so just wash frequently with good old soap and water. And then, of ...

Hand hygiene is extremely important — but the way you clean your hands matters, Ostrosky noted, and it has to be with soap and water. Hand sanitizer does not work against norovirus.

Norovirus has been linked to twelve outbreaks on cruise ships in 2025, sickening nearly 1,500 people, according to CDC data. ... Health experts recommend practicing good hygiene.

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are spiking in 2025, ... Weber also noted that people may be more relaxed about hand hygiene and surface disinfection than during the pandemic, ...

A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 ...

Hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus, says the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While basic hygiene is a must, you should also avoid touching your face, especially ...

The CDC records an outbreak when at least three percent of passengers and crew show symptoms, its vessel sanitation program ...

Norovirus Central New York Contagious Hygiene Dehydration Symptoms Hand sanitizer Children CORTLAND, N.Y. — Norovirus is high on the list of the most infectious diseases and it is spreading ...

Boston University Student Health Services is warning students to observe strict hygiene to prevent contracting the return of the norovirus, which infected many students in West Campus dormitories last ...