Norovirus On Cruise Ship Royal Caribbean

Adventure of the Seas.

Norovirus on cruise ship royal caribbean. More than 270 people aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have fallen ill with norovirus as the vessel headed toward Jamaica on Wednesday. We all know Norovirus incidents can happen from time to time on a cruise ship. Youve probably seen in the news that two Royal Caribbean International-owned ships had issues with a norovirus recently.

The cruise was cut short. The CDC says the particular strain of Norovirus was identified as the GII4 Sydney strain which is named after originating in Australia. That is why I decided to write this post about the norovirus.

I received a few calls from my clients who are worried about this situation. Were docked at Falmouth Jamaica. Apparently some people on the ship were suffering from Norovirus so the ship went into what Id refer to as Ultra-Clean mode.

The first confirmed norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship in 2015 has sickened 187 passengers and crew members on Royal Caribbeans Grandeur of the Seas. 101 of 2241 451 3 of 848 035 Celebrity Cruises. Unknown negative for norovirus.

Vision of the Seas experienced an elevated number of persons with a gastrointestinal illness on its last sailing Royal Caribbean International said in a. WESH is reporting the guests affected by the short-lived illness are being treated by the ships medical team with over-the-counter medication. 129 of 3260 396 1 of 1174 008 Carnival Cruise Line.

Those who have been affected by the illness are being treated by the ships medical team with over-the-counter medication. About 167 guests on Royal Caribbeans Oasis of the Seas are afflicted by a stomach virus according to Royal Caribbean officials. Two ships were affected.