2012 Outbreak Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Constellation

The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Constellation late January 2012. In total 102 of 1,992 passengers and 12 of the 946 members of the crew 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):MV Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Cruises
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:115

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents