#Norovirus

Hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California have been hit with norovirus, but they’re not the only ones suffering. Wastewater data shows high levels in many states.

Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.

From Independent RSS Feed: What is norovirus? How to protect yourself from the highly contagious stomach bug

Passengers and crew traveling on the Ambassador Cruise Line are being forced to remain on the vessel after arriving in Bordeaux on Tuesday, French authorities said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak was reported Thursday during the ship’s April 28 to May 11 voyage through the Caribbean.

The infected group experienced diarrhea and vomiting on the 948-foot-long vessel that set sail on April 28 from Fort Lauderdale, the CDC reported.

Cruise ships, with hundreds, even thousands of people in close quarters, can also be a hotbed of germs

More than 150 passengers and crew members on a Princess cruise ship fell ill last week due to an outbreak of norovirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.