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A Montgomery charter school, Life Academy, has temporarily closed for a week due to a contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak, with plans to reopen after deep cleaning and sanitization, and students will continue learning remotely.
Health officials in Clark County, Oregon are investigating four illness outbreaks at schools and daycare centers, with a total of 49 cases of a gastrointestinal illness with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. An outbreak is defined as 10% or more of a facility's total staff and student population or two or more individuals from the same classroom, according to health personnel.
An illness outbreak on the Cunard Cruise Line's Queen Victoria has affected at least 154 people with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, including 129 passengers and 25 crew members. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. The cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolation of ill individuals, and informing passengers and crew about the situation. The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program is monitoring the situation, and Cunard Cruise Line has confirmed the illness outbreak and activated their health and safety protocols.
An illness outbreak on the Queen Victoria cruise ship has affected 154 people, including passengers and crew, with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. Cunard Cruise Line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures and is working with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program to address the situation.
An illness outbreak on the Queen Victoria cruise ship has affected 154 people, including passengers and crew, with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, and the ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12. Cunard Cruise Line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures and is working with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program to address the situation.
An illness outbreak aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship has left 154 people, including passengers and crew, experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak, which occurred during a voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is currently unknown. The ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, and the cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolation of ill individuals, and communication with passengers and crew about the situation. The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program is monitoring the situation, and Cunard Cruise Line has confirmed the illness outbreak and activated their enhanced health and safety protocols.
More than 100 passengers and 15 crew members on the Cunard cruise ship Queen Victoria have fallen ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, prompting increased cleaning and disinfection measures. The outbreak occurred during a 107-night world voyage, and the cause is currently unknown. This incident follows a recent norovirus outbreak on another cruise ship, Celebrity Constellation, highlighting the relatively infrequent nature of such outbreaks on cruise vessels according to the CDC.
More than 100 passengers and 15 crew members on the Cunard cruise ship Queen Victoria have fallen ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, prompting increased cleaning and disinfection measures. The ship, currently on a 107-night world voyage, is being monitored by the CDC after the outbreak began on 22 January. This incident follows a similar outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship in January, although the CDC notes that such outbreaks are relatively infrequent on cruise ships.
More than 100 passengers and 15 crew members on the Cunard cruise ship Queen Victoria have fallen ill with gastrointestinal symptoms during a 107-night world voyage. The outbreak, which began on 22 January, has prompted increased cleaning and disinfection measures, as well as isolation of the affected individuals. The cause of the illness is currently unknown, and the CDC is remotely monitoring the situation. This incident follows a similar outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship in January, although the CDC notes that such outbreaks are relatively infrequent on cruise ships.
A five-year-old migrant boy, Juan Carlos Martinez, died at a Chicago shelter where four other children were hospitalized. The city claims there is no evidence of an infectious disease outbreak at the shelter, but residents have reported medical emergencies and a lack of access to medical care. The shelter, which serves around 2,300 people, has been a destination for migrants seeking shelter in Chicago, which has received nearly 26,000 newcomers since August 2022. Concerns about the health and safety of migrants have been raised, with some residents calling for a cap on the number of migrants being accepted. The city denies allegations of inadequate healthcare access for migrants.
Three cases of norovirus have been confirmed at Sushi Nine, a sushi restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. A total of 241 people have reported becoming ill after visiting the restaurant between November 28 and December 5. The county health officials are investigating the source of the outbreak, but so far, no specific food item has been identified. The restaurant voluntarily closed for deep cleaning and has since reopened. Customers who visited the restaurant during the specified timeframe are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms and seek medical care if necessary.
A Detroit school, Marcus Garvey Academy, is set to reopen after a deep cleaning following an outbreak of flu-like symptoms that affected fewer than 25 of the school's 310 students. A 6-year-old student who was sent home died, but it is unclear if the death was related to the outbreak. Two students were diagnosed with the bacterial illness Haemophilus influenzae. The CDC lists H. flu as a disease caused by bacteria that can bring about ear infections and bronchitis or more serious bloodstream infections. Unknown illnesses in general can spread quickly through schools, particularly with vaccination rates dropping.
The Jackson County Health Department is tracking 98 cases of illness from the robotics competition held at Lee’s Summit North High School from March 29 to April 1. The majority of the cases are from residents of the Kansas City metro area, and teams from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Brazil were among those competing at the event. The cause of transmission and nature of the illness are still being investigated.