[Travelandtourism] How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise

[cheryl echevarria]

It is called Noro not norwalk.

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> From: margo.downey at verizon.net
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:18:17 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise
> 
> 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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> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 12:07 PM
> Subject: [Travelandtourism] How to avoid getting norovirus on your cruise
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > 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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> > No virus found in this message.
> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4801 - Release Date: 02/10/12
> > 
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