[Travelandtourism] How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise

[Margo and Arrow]

Wasn't there a virus called the Norwalk virus that folks got on cruise 
ships?  if so, must be the same one.

Margo and Arrow
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Subject: [Travelandtourism] How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise


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> This comes directly from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
> Recently another Royal Caribbean ship was affected by a norovirus 
> outbreak, where many passengers became very sick.  Over the years we've 
> heard reports of outbreaks on other ships but there are definite 
> precautions you can take to avoid getting sick yourself.
> What is norovirus?
> Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis.  This means people 
> will have symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain.Noroviruses 
> spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, and by 
> touching contaminated surfaces. Norovirus is recognized as the leading 
> cause of foodborne-diseaseoutbreaks in the United States. Outbreaks can 
> happen to people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
> How to prevent contracting norovirus
> Norovirus is commonly contracted byEating food or drinking liquids that 
> are contaminated with norovirus (someone gets stool or vomit on their 
> hands, then touches food or drink).Touching surfaces or objects 
> contaminated with norovirus and then putting your hand or fingers in your 
> mouth.Having direct contact with a person who is infected with norovirus 
> (for example, when caring for someone with norovirus or sharing foods or 
> eating utensils with them).
> Generally speaking, people with norovirus illness are contagious from the 
> moment they begin feeling sick until at least 3 days after they recover.
> You can prevent getting sick by
> Washing your hands, especially after using the restrooms and before eating 
> or preparing food. Avoid shaking hands during outbreaks.Do not prepare 
> food for others if you become sick for up to 3 days after becoming 
> sick.Wash laundry that may be contaminated with vomit or stool.
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