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 and crew onboard the MV Celebrity Solstice in late January 2011. In total 118 of 2,839 passengers and 10 of 1,227 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:128

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents