2011 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line MV Radiance of the Seas
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers and crew onboard the Royal Caribbean Line MV Radiance of the Seas in January 2011. In total 150 of 2,336 passengers and 3 of 861 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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norovirus, cruise+ship, royal+caribbean+cruise+line, radiance+of+the+seasOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2011 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Cruise ship |
| Brand name(s): | Royal Caribbean, MV Radiance of the Seas |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 153 |
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Sources & documents
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