What we know about the norovirus outbreak on this UK-bound cruise ship

WorldHealth & Fitness
4 Apr 2025 • 11:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • More than 200 passengers and 17 crew members on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 cruise ship have contracted norovirus.
  • The CDC reported the outbreak, which began on March 18th, during the ship's month-long Caribbean cruise.
  • Cunard implemented enhanced sanitation protocols, isolated affected individuals, and is working with the CDC to address the situation.
  • The ship, scheduled to arrive in Southampton, UK on April 6th, has seen a reduction in reported cases following these measures.
  • This incident is among several norovirus outbreaks reported on cruise ships this year.

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