Norovirus sickens 115 on Florida-bound cruise ship
#NorovirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthA norovirus outbreak sickened 115 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship bound for Florida. The Caribbean Princess implemented enhanced cleaning and isolation protocols. The vessel, carrying over 3,000 people, will undergo thorough disinfection upon arrival Monday. read more
WHO confirms deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
#HantavirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthThe WHO confirmed five hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths linked to 12 countries. Passengers are monitored globally as the six-week incubation period may reveal more cases. read more
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Tied to Birdwatching Trip
#HantavirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthA deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship may stem from a Dutch couple’s birdwatching trip to a landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina. Eight suspected cases, five confirmed, have been linked to the MV Hondius, prompting self-isolation for UK contacts. read more
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three
#HantavirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthA hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has claimed three lives. The captain announced a passenger's death on April 12, initially thought to be from natural causes. The ship's operator now faces a worsening health crisis with several suspected infections. read more
Hantavirus outbreak kills three on Antarctic cruise ship
#HantavirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthA deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship from Argentina to Antarctica went undetected for weeks. Three passengers died, one is in ICU, and others show symptoms. WHO suspects human-to-human transmission, with the source still under investigation. read more
Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
#HantavirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthThree dead and five ill in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship MV Hondius. A British tourist is in intensive care. The virus, from rodents, causes severe respiratory illness. Ship travels from Argentina to Cape Verde. read more
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150
#NorovirusOutbreak #CruiseShipHealthOver 150 passengers and crew fell ill with norovirus on a Princess Cruises ship. The CDC is investigating the outbreak, noting such incidents are common on cruises due to close quarters. Handwashing and isolation are key prevention measures. read more