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What is norovirus? How to protect yourself from the highly contagious stomach bug

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The Independent UK

France confines more than 1,700 people to cruise ship after suspected norovirus outbreak

About 50 people on vessel carrying mostly British and Irish passengers have symptoms, say officials

The Guardian - UK

French authorities isolate 1,700 cruise ship passengers after suspected norovirus death

Over 1,700 people are confined to a cruise ship in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died from a suspected norovirus infection. Approximately 50 others onboard are exhibiting symptoms of the highly contagious stomach bug. Health officials are implementing strict measures to prevent further spread of the virus.

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Hantavirus: What Retirees Need to Know Before Boarding a Cruise Ship This Summer

Are you planning to take a cruise this summer? Get the facts on the rare hantavirus outbreak and why experts say norovirus remains the bigger health threat for retirees.

Kiplinger

Cruise Ship Passengers Face Rising Infection Risks After Trump Administration Axed All Full-Time CDC Vessel Inspectors

Cruise ship passengers face rising infection risks as CDC staffing cuts leave inspection and outbreak response capacity severely reduced amid a growing norovirus surge in the United States.

International Business Times UK

Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires’: why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?

Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time. They show how easily illness can spread when people are packed…

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Cruise ship passengers put in isolation amid norovirus outbreak

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Over 150 cruise guests and crew sick after norovirus outbreak

CDC has reported at least two gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships this year that met the threshold for public notification

The Independent UK

$\Woman boards United Airlines flight from Newark, only to spend over an hour in the bathroom after a sudden stomach ache: ‘my worst nightmare’$

\Woman boards United Airlines flight from Newark, only to spend over an hour in the bathroom after a sudden stomach ache: ‘my worst nightmare’

TikTok user @meghanreinertsen’s experience travelling with United Airlines was far from pleasant, but it had nothing to do with the airline itself. On her TikTok account on July 7, 2025, Meghan shared a video suggesting she might have contributed to the cancellation of a United Airlines flight from Indianapolis.

The Mary Sue

Multi-State Recall Issued for Raw Oysters and Manila Clams Amid Stomach Flu Concerns

The FDA recalls raw oysters and Manila clams distributed in multiple states over possible norovirus contamination linked to stomach flu illness.

International Business Times

FDA issues urgent warning over clams and oysters after possible norovirus contamination

Restaurants and retailers in nine states are being urged not to sell the potentially contaminated clams

The Independent UK

Holland America cruise passengers struck down with vomiting bug

Hong Kong health authorities urged cruise passengers to pay special attention to food hygiene

The Independent UK

Health Alert: 7 States Reporting a Surge in Norovirus Cases

Norovirus cases are rising across the U.S., and several states are seeing sharper increases than usual this winter. This highly contagious stomach virus spreads quickly...

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Norovirus patients in hospital in England hits new winter high

The jump follows a period in early February when infections looked to have levelled off.

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NHS facing ‘second surge’ in vomiting virus as cases reach highest level this winter

The number of patients with norovirus in hospital rose to over 1,000 for the first time this winter

Budget and the Bees

Norovirus Is Surging in February — The 48-Hour Rule Doctors Say Matters Most

It starts with a slight queasiness and ends in a household crisis. Norovirus is sweeping through communities this February, leaving schools and offices empty. You might think you can power through it, but this virus plays by brutal rules. It is incredibly contagious and notoriously difficult to kill. To protect…

The Conversation

When norovirus hits the Olympics: The science behind the spread

Norovirus outbreaks have repeatedly shadowed major international events, and the Olympics are no exception. When thousands of athletes from around the world gather in one place, attention is usually on records broken and medals won. Yet the size and intensity of the Games can create conditions that allow infectious microbes…

Evening Standard

Man, 80, dies from 'first suspected case of cholera in Britain since 1901'

The father-of-two sadly died in hospital in Warwickshire when his condition rapidly deteriorated after his family thought he had norovirus

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Norovirus Is Surging This Winter — Here’s What Doctors Want You to Watch For

As winter sets in, health experts note a sharp rise in norovirus cases across the country. This highly contagious virus, often called the “winter vomiting bug,” causes acute inflammation in the stomach and intestines. While many people mistake it for the stomach flu or food poisoning, norovirus is a unique…

The Independent UK

Canada face second postponement as Swiss hockey team in isolation after Norovirus outbreak

The Canadian’s first match was delayed due to an outbreak in Finland’s team and now their clash with Switzerland is in doubt

Sports Illustrated

Finland Women’s Hockey Team Has Norovirus Outbreak, Game vs. Canada Postponed

Illness is pushing back first game of preliminary round.

The Independent UK

Norovirus continues to put pressure on NHS as hospital cases remain high

More than 900 patients on average were in hospital each day with norovirus-like symptoms

Evening Standard

NHS winter planning ‘paying off’ as flu hospital admissions fall 25% – officials

The number of hospital admissions for norovirus in England had also fallen for the first time this year, according to the latest figures.

Evening Standard

Norovirus hospital admissions rise as winter bugs ‘continue to cause disruption’

The number of patients with norovirus has hit a new high for the winter.

The Independent UK

Norovirus hospital cases hit new winter high

An average of 950 hospital beds were filled each day last week by people with norovirus symptoms

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