Norovirus

health-hygiene

Norovirus spreads easily through contaminated surfaces, food, and close contact, and it is notably resistant to many alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Soap and water are more effec...

travel-health

Close quarters, shared dining and entertainment venues, and international passenger flows create conditions where infections can spread quickly on large ships. When cruise ship...

health-safety

In early 2020, the Star Princess experienced a widespread norovirus outbreak that affected hundreds of passengers and crew and prompted intensified public health scrutiny of cru...

health

What gi bug is going around is most often asked during late winter and early spring, norovirus remains the leading cause of short, intense bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, though...

Health & Wellness

My-Shield hand sanitizer is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial product designed for everyday use. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis and spreads main...

science-health

Alcohol gel does not reliably kill norovirus on its own, because this highly contagious virus is alcohol resistant. While alcohol-based hand sanitizers reduce many common germs,...

healthcare

Cruise diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools that develop during or shortly after a cruise, often part of a wider pattern of stomach upset called traveler’s diarrhea. On cru...

health-and-wellness

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers alone do not reliably stop norovirus and should not be considered sufficient on their own. The best defense is thorough handwashing with soap and w...

travel-transport

The so-called "poop cruise" refers to the widely reported 2019 outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on the Celebrity Apex cruise ship. The incident occurred during a voyage in M...

Travel Information

Norovirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis on cruise ships worldwide, including Holland America Line vessels, because close living quarters and shared dining spaces can faci...