2010 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Holland America Line MV Nieuw Amsterdam
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers and crew onboard the Holland America Line MV Nieuw Amsterdam in late October 2010. In total 134 of 2,027 passengers and 6 of 873 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Tags:
norovirus, cruise+ship, holland+america+line, nieuw+amsterdamOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2010 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Cruise ship |
| Brand name(s): | Holland America, MV Nieuw Amsterdam |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 140 |
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Sources & documents
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