reported<\/a> the outbreak to the CDC\u2019s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) on March 18. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAt least 224 passengers out of 2,538 (8.8%) and 17 crew members out of 1,232 (1.4%) have reported symptoms consistent with norovirus. The predominant symptoms reported were diarrhea and vomiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, Cunard Line and the ship\u2019s crew implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection measures, isolated affected individuals, and collected stool specimens for testing. The CDC said VSP is remotely monitoring the outbreak and reviewing the ship\u2019s response procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus known to cause acute gastroenteritis and is a frequent source of outbreaks aboard cruise ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks are not uncommon on cruise ships due to the close quarters and shared dining spaces. The CDC requires ships to report cases of acute gastroenteritis that meet its definition: three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period or vomiting accompanied by another symptom such as abdominal cramps or fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far this year, the CDC has reported gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on 12 cruise ships, mostly linked to norovirus. The Queen Mary 2 outbreak is currently the most widespread of 2025 in terms of total affected passengers and crew.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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