2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Emerald Princess
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Princess Cruises Emerald Princess in late December 2012. In total 189 of the 3,235 passengers and 31 of 1,189 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Tags:
norovirus, cruise+ship, princess+cruises, emerald+princessOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2012 |
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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 Emerald Princess |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 220 |
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Sources & documents
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