Not again. SC cruises go 2 for 2 in virus outbreaks.
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It seems that clean up that was led by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on the Celebrity cruise ship Mercury was incomplete. At least 55 people have reportedly come down with a virus, once again, on the same cruise ship that had a norovirus epidemic in early February.On the original voyage, over 400 peopl
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
Norovirus Confirmed in 3 People from U.S. State of Oregon
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Local media reported on Thursday that three people were confirmed to be infected by the norovirus after eating oysters in the U.S. state of Oregon,
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
SC Cruise with virus outbreak leaves with new passengers
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The Celebrity Mercury cruise ship made headlines this past week when 420 people on the boat became ill with norovirus. The result was nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The outbreak was handled on the ship and extra doctors had to be picked up along the way to deal with the huge number of patients. Despite the outbreak, the ship was expected to turn a
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
Mercury cruise ship connected with SC norovirus crisis
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The hits keep coming for South Carolina health. Interestingly enough, despite the hype associated with a potential H1N1 epidemic, it is a fairly common norovirus that is worrying South Carolina officials. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Concern (DHEC) has reported that they are aware of nearly two times as many outbreaks a
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
Norovirus Outbreak Confirmed: Prevent Symptoms of Norovirus
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What are the symptoms of norovirus? The Health Department confirmed several cases of norovirus, an illness that produces symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. A number of nursing homes and schools in Rhode Island have reported norovirus symptoms since the beginning of the year. Learn how to prevent norovirus now.
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
Celebrity Cruise ship outbreak: is it norovirus?
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It has been reported that a Celebrity Cruise ship that departed Charleston, South Carolina last week has been trying to manage a gastrointestinal disease outbreak.
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
Infection control measures strengthened at Western Isles
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Restrictions to hospital visiting hours have been strengthened in Western Isles Hospital after further cases of suspected Norovirus emerged. A number of
Published on Wednesday 10th of March 2010 02:43:33 PM
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