CDC reports 19th cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, affecting passengers and crew

Medical expert says washing hands with soap and water works better than alcohol sanitizers for prevention.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed the 19th outbreak of norovirus on a cruise ship this year.

Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas cruise ship was hit with a norovirus outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people. The ship traveled from San Diego to Miami.

The cruise alerted the CDC about the outbreak on Sept. 28, according to the health agency’s published report.

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