2012-2013 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Cruise Ship Queen Mary II

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers aboard the Cunard Line Queen Mary II in late December 2012. In total 204 of the 2, 613 passengers and 16 of 1,255 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2012
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Cunard Line, Queen Mary II
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:220

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents