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Hantavirus, coronavirus, norovirus, Legionnaires: Why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?

May 11, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Limerick cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are thoughtfully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move around in the same shared space for days. Hantavirus, coronavirus, norovirus, Legionnaires: Why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks? They show how easily … Read more

Norovirus vs. hantavirus explained: Key differences you need to know after 115 people fall sick on Princess Cruises

May 9, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

An outbreak of norovirus on the Caribbean Princess has sickened more than 100 passengers and crew members during a 13-night Southern Caribbean cruise, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CDC). Norovirus is relatively common and usually causes short-term gastrointestinal illness, while hantavirus is rare and can be life-threatening. (no splash) The ship … Read more