NorovirusJUNEAU, Alaska—Federal health officials say three Alaska cruises have been hit by norovirus outbreaks so far this year. They say that's more than usual, but not cause for alarm. Two cruises, ending May 30 and June 9, each had about 140 people become JUNEAU, Alaska—Federal health officials say three Alaska cruises have been hit by norovirus outbreaks so far this year. They say that's more than usual, but not cause for alarm.
Two cruises, ending May 30 and June 9, each had about 140 people become But despite the fact that cruise ship outbreaks of Norovirus, which causes stomach flu, have made headlines, hospitals, schools, and daycare centers are where 9 out of 10 such outbreaks actually occur. We hear more about episodes at sea because cruise Norovirus continues to be a problem with vacation destinations. Cruise ships, hotels, and other places of assembly seem to be a real problem for people on. The Alaska cruise ship Sea Princess is taking sea sickness to a new level. For the fourth time since mid-May, the ship's passengers have been sickened by norovirus, a gastrointestinal infection that causes diarrhea,
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