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 |
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| 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 |
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Sources & documents
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