A norovirus outbreak on the Queen Mary 2 luxury cruise ship affected nearly 200 individuals during a voyage that included the Caribbean. The CDC reported that 183 passengers and 14 crew members experienced gastrointestinal symptoms. Cunard responded by implementing enhanced health and safety protocols and conducting a thorough cleaning of the ship. Despite the cruise ship's notoriety for outbreaks, these incidents only represent a small fraction of norovirus cases in the U.S., with more common locations being healthcare and educational facilities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a norovirus outbreak on the Queen Mary 2, affecting 183 of 2,538 passengers, with enhanced health protocols activated.
Cunard emphasized that they swiftly implemented a comprehensive deep cleaning of the cruise ship and enacted effective health protocols to manage the situation.
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