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Norovirus sweeps the country; CDC says Northeast particularly hard hit

Food Safety News

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are close, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. Norovirus can survive a wide range of temperatures and in many different environments. How is norovirus transmitted? How do you diagnose a norovirus Infection?

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The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

Food Safety News

Norovirus, commonly known as “the cruise ship virus” in the food safety community, takes the number 1 spot. Its nickname is misleading since norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships account for 1 percent of all reported norovirus outbreaks. Outbreaks of this bacterium tend to happen in settings where large groups of people are served.

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What do you need to know about Norovirus during an Outbreak

Bill Marler

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are in proximity, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. Common settings for norovirus outbreaks include restaurants and events with catered meals (36%), nursing homes (23%), schools (13%), and vacation settings or cruise ships (10%).

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What you need to know about Norovirus during an Oyster Outbreak

Bill Marler

Moreover, the viruses can spread quickly, especially in places where people are in close proximity, such as cruise ships and airline flights, even those of short duration. By way of further example, in 2006, there was a large increase in the number of norovirus cases on cruise ships. Preventing Norovirus Infection.

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