Cruise Ships Face Norovirus Outbreaks Amid CDC Cuts

Some people in America plan trips on cruise ships. Experts say there could be problems this spring or summer. The government has made some cuts to important programs.

The cuts include the Vessel Sanitation Program. This program checks ships for sicknesses. The program is run by the CDC, a group that helps keep people healthy.

There are more sicknesses on cruise ships now. A new kind of norovirus is making people sick. This year, there have been many reports of sicknesses on ships.

The CDC has lost some workers because of the cuts. Some of these workers were scientists. These scientists helped to check the ships and stop sicknesses.

People can get norovirus on cruise ships. This sickness can cause vomiting and stomach pain. It is important to wash your hands to stay healthy on a cruise.