FAQ’s – Norovirus
Q: What are the symptoms?
A: called the stomach flu even though it is unrelated to influenza, Norovirus has flu like symptoms including nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. A fever and a headache are also sometimes seen.
Q: What preventative measures should I take to avoid coming down with Norovirus?
A: The first thing to prevent any infection for that matter is the hygiene. Most doctors will recommend limiting the person to person contact and extensive washing your hands after doing activities like smoking, eating etc. The rule is to stay away from a person who has already been infected because unless that you follow that, you stay in the danger zone and in danger of spoiling your vacation.
Q: What happens if I come down with Norovirus while on a cruise ship?
A: dehydration is one of the most common side effects, which means that you will have to drink a lot of water. In cruises the ill are usually quarantined into their respective cabins to stop the spread of the illness, even though this is not the ideal situation if it is you who is being confined but it is nonetheless very necessary.
Q: How long will it take me to recover?
A: it usually takes around 24 hours to 48 hours for people once exposed to the virus but it remains contagious for a good two weeks even after complete recovery. Once contracted the symptoms take around 2 to 3 days to manifest.
Q: Is Norovirus more likely to break out on an unclean ship?
A: No. there is no relation found out between the cleanliness and gastro intestinal illness. Just before the outbreak the Carnival had scored a 94 and the Freedom of the Seas a dainty 97. It is a very rigorous and this high a score is usually very-very good.
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