2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Carnival Cruise Line MV Carnival Glory

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Carnival Cruise Line MV Carnival Glory in August 2012. In total 205 of 3,652 passengers and 3 of the 1,144 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2012
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Carnival Cruise Line, MV Glory
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:208

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents