2011 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Solstice

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Celebrity Cruises MV Celebrity Solstice in late November 2011. In total 128 of 2,730 passengers and 11 of the 1,211 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2011
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Cruises
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:139

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents