Cruise Ship Outbreak on Silversea's Silver Nova

Passengers on a luxury Silversea cruise liner fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus, leading to a CDC investigation. The outbreak caused diarrhea among 28 passengers and one crew member during a 16-day cruise from Peru. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, but it is suspected to be norovirus.

Norovirus Spread and Treatment

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains how norovirus spreads and the frustration among diabetes patients due to limited medications. Norovirus cases are rising across the U.S., with high positivity rates in the northeastern region. The virus causes symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain, leading to dehydration, especially in the elderly.

Norovirus Outbreak in the Northeast

A hypercontagious stomach bug, the norovirus, is sweeping across the Northeast causing schools to close and citizens to suffer from alarming symptoms. The virus spreads easily through contaminated foods, liquids, and surfaces, resulting in millions of cases each year.