2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard P & O Cruises MV Aurora

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the P & O Cruises MV Aurora in January 2012. In total 145 of 1,727 passengers and 8 of the 850 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2012
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):P&O Cruises, MV Aurora
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:153

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents