Staying noro-free onboard

[PrevailingConditions]

I too use hand sanitizer and been free of pesky alligators invading my yard. Come to think of it, I've never had much of a gator problem here in Illinois. Best to be safe. I'll keep using hand sanitizer. (I have stock in Clorox.)

[GUT2407]

Have you tried not using hand sanitizer and seeing what happens?

 

DON

 

 

That could be risky the 'gators might show up.:eek:

[Stokeset]

Having also seen way too many passengers lick their fingers and then return to serving themselves in the buffet line, I carry pocket size disinfectant wipes to wrap around the serving utensils. I used to grab a paper napkin, but those are seldom to be found.

[SoCal Cruiser78]

Having also seen way too many passengers lick their fingers and then return to serving themselves in the buffet line, I carry pocket size disinfectant wipes to wrap around the serving utensils. I used to grab a paper napkin, but those are seldom to be found.

 

A poster on another thread has begun using disposable gloves for the buffet line. They are only 5 cents each when purchased in bulk at Costco, so I may begin doing this also.

[donaldsc]

A poster on another thread has begun using disposable gloves for the buffet line. They are only 5 cents each when purchased in bulk at Costco, so I may begin doing this also.

 

Can you imagine how absurd you will look. Unless I had an impaired immune system, I would take my chances before wearing disposable gloves around the ship. What next - biohazard suits - http://www.edarley.com/tychemr-tk-encapsulated-suit/. A better picture - http://www.edarley.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/19/image/3034/

 

NORO is one of the most common intestinal illnesses in the US and is everywhere. The only reason we do not see it is that crowds come together and then separate. You can get NORO at a sports event. You can get NORO at a cultural event. You can get NORO anywhere. However, only on cruise ships do we find people making fools of themselves trying to avoid the disease.

 

DON

Edited March 15, 2015 by donaldsc

[SoCal Cruiser78]

Can you imagine how absurd you will look. Unless I had an impaired immune system, I would take my chances before wearing disposable gloves around the ship. What next - biohazard suits - http://www.edarley.com/tychemr-tk-encapsulated-suit/. A better picture - http://www.edarley.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/19/image/3034/...

 

I wasn't thinking in terms of wearing them around the ship, just while in the buffet line. The biohazard suits are what I'm told they wear to clean your cabin after you are quarantined with Noro :).

[cruisequeen4ever]

Wash, wash, wash! Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize! Don't just use hand sanitizer when you enter the dining room; use it after handling the coughed/sneezed on germy menus, too. Don't just sanitize before touching the tongs in the buffet; sanitize after, too. Like BruceMuzz said, the hand sanitizer bottle is one of the germiest things you will carry, so put it away before scrubbing your hands; otherwise you've just re-infected yourself with the germs. Try to avoid using the public bathrooms. If you have to use a public bathroom, use a paper towel to open and lock the stall door, to activate the soap and sink if not auto, and to open the door. Take Airborne starting a week before your cruise to boost your immune system, and take it during the cruise, too. Sanitize your stateroom right away with Lysol spray and Clorox wipes. Last but not least, don't touch your face. Healthy cruising to us all!!

Edited March 16, 2015 by cruisequeen4ever

[Underwatr]

The formula of Purell used on the ship is arguably more effective against viruses than the variety you can buy (in the US, anyway).

 

There is some testing to show this and I've checked that the Purell on Cunard (at least) is the "good" kind.

Edited March 16, 2015 by Underwatr