2010 Outbreak of Norovirus Among Passengers Onboard Holland America's MV Zuiderdam

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program reported an unknown outbreak among passengers and crew onboard Holland America Line's MV Zuiderdam in late April 2010. In total 73 of 1,846 passengers and 5 of 793 crew members reported symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2010
Affected country:Other International
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Cruise ship
Brand name(s):MV Zuiderdam, Holland America
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:78

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents