Hantavirus, coronavirus, norovirus, Legionnaires: Why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?
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May 11, 2026
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,…
Norovirus vs. hantavirus explained: Key differences you need to know after 115 people fall sick on Princess Cruises
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May 9, 2026
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…