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Shocking Truth about Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships

Tom Sunday
Tom Sunday
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👁️ 1K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 6:53
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the latest outbreak occurred Just A Week Ago affecting 177 people on the celebrity Summit

according to the standard of Disease Control and prevention the CDC around 90 percent of the no rovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are caused by person to person transmission

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
Avoid touching your face
Be mindful of what you eat and drink, stick to properly cooked meals
Stay hydrated with safe beverages and avoid sharing utensils or cups

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Norovirus and how does it spread?
QHow common are Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships?
QWhat are the prevention measures for Norovirus?
QAre cruise ships safe from Norovirus outbreaks?

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☑️ HELP ME REACH 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_scPjtva0NWbroTp3vyVqA?sub_confirmation=1 Did you know that Norovirus is one of the leading causes of gastrointestinal illness worldwide? It is responsible for approximately 685 million cases annually, and cruise ships are among the settings where outbreaks can occur. It is highly contagious, spreads quickly, and causes very unpleasant symptoms. While cruise lines may suggest it is not very common, there have been 12 outbreaks this year alone. The most recent outbreak took place just a week ago (May 15 - May 25, 2023), affecting 177 people on the Celebrity Summit, the very cruise ship I will be boarding in less than 4 weeks. Today we are going to take a deep dive into the latest news and all of the shocking facts about Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. News source I mention in the video here: https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2023/06/articles/disease/norovirus-sickens-177-on-celebrity-summit-twelve-gastrointestinal-outbreaks-on-cruise-ships-so-far-this-year/ ⭐Become a channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_scPjtva0NWbroTp3vyVqA/join ⭐Check out my Website: https://www.tomsunday.com/ ► SOCIAL MEDIAS 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamtomsunday 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtomsunday Hello Friend! My name is Tom Sunday. I live in New York and love finding the best of everything! This Channel is all about my adventures in life. I hope you subscribe and join me on this journey! Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Latest Norovirus outbreak 00:50 - What is a Norovirus? 02:00 - Cruise ship protocols and prevention measures 03:30 - Misconceptions 04:50 - Prevention 05:30 - Are cruise ships safe? 05:55 - My personal opinion #cruise #cruiseship #cruiser