Which Cruise Ship Just Had Norovirus?

By Anna Duncan

Cruise ships make up a substantial portion of the travel industry, and they have a unique set of problems that many travelers don’t consider. One of the most serious is the risk of norovirus outbreaks.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. Recently, a cruise ship just had norovirus outbreak, leading to many passengers becoming ill and having to be quarantined.

The cruise ship in question was the MSC Meraviglia, operated by MSC Cruises. It had been on a seven-night Mediterranean cruise when it was forced to make an emergency stop in Naples after several passengers were confirmed to have norovirus. The ship was then quarantined for several days while health officials inspected the ship and investigated the source of the outbreak.

MSC Cruises said in a statement that all passengers were tested for norovirus and those who tested positive were immediately isolated in their cabins until they recovered. All other passengers remained on board and received medical attention if needed. The company also said that all affected cabins were thoroughly disinfected and sanitized.

Norovirus outbreaks are not uncommon on cruise ships, as they can easily spread from person to person due to close contact with other passengers and crew members. It is also possible for people to contract norovirus from contaminated food or water, which is why it’s important for travelers to take extra precautions when traveling on a cruise ship.

Conclusion:

The MSC Meraviglia recently experienced an outbreak of norovirus onboard its seven-night Mediterranean cruise, which caused many passengers to become ill and have to be quarantined. This serves as an important reminder of why it’s so important for travelers to take extra precautions when traveling on a cruise ship in order to avoid contracting this highly contagious virus.