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Passenger dies after norovirus outbreak on P&O cruise
A cruise passenger died following a norovirus outbreak on a US -bound ship that confined dozens of travellers to their cabins. Alan Forster, 77, from Paignton, died from suspected kidney failure last October after falling ill with norovirus during a cruise with his wife.
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
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. That's the largest number of cruise ship outbreaks in 12 years.
Norovirus Outbreak Leaves One Passenger Dead And Dozens Sick On A Cruise Ship In US
A norovirus outbreak aboard P&O Cruises' Arcadia led to the death of a 77-year-old British passenger, Alan Forster. The outbreak, affecting over 100 passengers, has raised concerns about medical care delays and increasing norovirus cases on cruise ships.
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks Make Hundreds of People Sick
Four cruise ships were affected by five stomach bug outbreaks in December, The Washington Post reported, citing the CDC.
Is norovirus common on cruise ships? What to know after back-to-back outbreaks.
Norovirus causes an inflammation of the stomach or intestines called acute gastroenteritis, according to the CDC. The virus is “very contagious,” and symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, headache and others.
Norovirus outbreaks reported on 3 cruise ships this month, sickening hundreds
Hundreds of cruise passengers and workers fell ill with norovirus on three different ships this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Dad dies after falling ill with norovirus on cruise ship holiday as 100 more passengers affected by horror outbreak
A dad died after falling ill with norovirus on a cruise ship holiday – as 100 more passengers were also affected by the horror outbreak. Alan Forster, 77, died from a suspected kidney
Cruise ship holiday horror as man dies of norovirus with shattered wife 'blaming herself'
A heartbroken wife has been left "blaming herself" after her husband of more than 50 years died of kidney failure after catching norovirus while on a cruise ship holiday. Alan Forster, 77, was aboard the Arcadia with his wife Diana on the month-long P&O voyage.
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on 3 Cruise Ships: CDC
Norovirus, often coined the “cruise ship virus,” causes more than 90% of diarrheal disease outbreaks on cruise ships, according to the CDC. Still, norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for only a small percentage of all reported norovirus outbreaks.
Dad dies after catching norovirus on cruise ship holiday - with 100 more passengers ill
Alan Forster, 77, was enjoying a month-long cruise when he fell ill with stomach cramps and vomiting, and later died of kidney failure
Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
Alan Forster, a retired teacher from Paignton, England, fell sick with norovirus two weeks into the month-long voyage with his wife, and later died from suspected kidney failure, his family said. The outbreak aboard the Arcadia is part of a larger trend in rising norovirus cases on cruise ships.
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, ...
Did you get the stomach bug on your cruise? A look at cruise ship outbreaks in 2024
A virus known as the stomach bug that has surged across parts of the country is the cause of nearly all diarrhea outbreaks ...