2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Ruby Princess
The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Princess Cruises MV Ruby Princess late February 2012. In total 129 of 3,147 passengers and 9 of the 1,179 members of the crew reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Tags:
norovirus, cruise+ship, princess+cruises, ruby+princessOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 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 Ruby Princess |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 138 |
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Sources & documents
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