Say No To Norovirus !
Norovirus is second to the common cold in reported illnesses and it affects millions of people around the world each year, not just those who like to spend their holidays on large luxurious ships. Here are the best strategies to secure yourself against contracting the nasty norovirus.
Don’t panic
Now, if you think norovirus is permanently attached to ships, you’re wrong. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that the majority of norovirus outbreaks happen on land.
Cruise ship staff is well-prepared for norovirus outbreaks – preventing the so-called “Gastrointestinal Illness” is one of the top priorities of the whole industry. Cruise lines have enhanced their sanitation practices, initiated special Response Plans and Outbreak Prevention procedures. They now perform a close passenger health screening (especially during the flu season) and educate both passengers and crew about proper behavior on board. Still, noroviruses can still sneakily find their ways to enter our digestive systems, so it’s in our best interest to make sure we don’t help them spread and cause an outbreak.