2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Silhouette

The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Silhouette late January 2012. In total 178 of 2,809 passengers and 11 of the 1,236 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):Celebrity Cruises, MV Celebrity Silhouette
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:189

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents