US health authorities warn new type GII.17 Norovir has become the main reason for 2025 shipy trips. The disease causing vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, already registered on 16 vessels, exceeding previous years. Changes in US Disease Control Center (CDC), including the reductions of the sanitary program of ships, have raised questions about the efficiency of control, APNEWS reports.
Experts note that the virus on ships can be spread very quickly, because only a few particles are needed to infect a person. Do not make many passengers notify their symptoms, contribute to the spread. The CDC notes that the usual handle of handicrafts are not enough, only soap and water washing effectively.
Doctors recommend that hands frequently wash your hands, avoid contact with the passengers of contact, and to climb a ship only in healthy condition. Although shipy companies are obliged to pursue cleaning and monitoring, reduction of state control can deepen the situation.
