2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Princess Cruises MV Sun Princess
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Princess Cruises MV Sun Princess in July 2012. In total 201 of 1,918 passengers and 15 of the 836 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Tags:
norovirus, cruise+ship, princess+cruises, sun+princessOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 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 Sun Princess |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 216 |
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Sources & documents
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