2011 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Coral Princess

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers and crew onboard the Princess Cruises MV Coral Princess in May 2011. In total 64 of 1,990 passengers and 3 of 873 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:67

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents