“Why is this news worthy when everyday there are 500 other cruise ships sailing the oceans without a fight or outbreak of norovirus?”
Because it was one ship of 500. Duh!
Cruise lines aren’t registered in the USA for a reason!
I just came back from my 30th cruise, and never had a single problem. When we hear news about norovirus breakout on a ship, it is never mentioned that other 499 cruise ships had zero problem. I have gotten sick a few times from eating in restaurants, which never makes the news.
All well and good though, because this type of news keeps prices lower and I will be able to reach my goal of 50 cruises.