2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line MV Rhapsody of the Seas
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an outbreak of norovirus among passengers onboard the Royal Cruise Line MV Rhapsody of the Seas in late August 2012. In total 153 of 2,129 passengers and 6 of the 812 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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norovirus, cruise+ship, royal+caribbean+cruise+line, rhapsody+of+the+seasOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2012 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Cruise ship |
| Brand name(s): | MV Rhapsody of the Seas, Royal Caribbean |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 159 |
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Sources & documents
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