2013 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard the MV Ruby Princess
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Princess Cruises Ruby Princess in March 2013. In total 266 of 3,129 passengers and 10 of 1,189 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Tags:
norovirus, cruise+ship, princess+cruises, ruby+princessOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2013 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Cruise ship |
| Brand name(s): | Princess Cruises, MV Ruby Princess |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 276 |
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Sources & documents
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