Outbreak Details
A norovirus outbreak has sickened 224 passengers and 17 crew members aboard the Queen Mary 2, a luxury cruise ship, during its 29-day round-trip from to .
The outbreak was first reported on March 18, after the ship made a stop in , with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting affecting those on board.
Response and Prevention
In response, has implemented deep cleaning, increased disinfection procedures, isolated the ill, and collected samples for testing, showing a reduction in reported cases.
The , which requires reporting of such outbreaks, has emphasized the contagious nature of norovirus, advising on prevention measures like hand washing and proper food handling.