MS Oosterdam Hit By Norovirus
Norovirus hits passengers of Holland America cruise ship
Passengers on a Holland America cruise ship are not having a very good vacation to say the least as the norovirus has sickened over 100 on the vessel.
The norovirus has been making the lives of many of these passengers miserable for the last few days.
The ship was set to go from California to Mexico for a 7-day cruise, but it was not able to finish its itinerary.
Sick passengers had to be dropped off in San Diego, California so that they could be taken for treatment.
Workers have been trying to disinfect the ship as well to try and rid of the virus.
Norovirus is a type of stomach flu which has symptoms such as headaches, chills, fever, exhaustion, etc.
The virus spreads easily, as it can be spread without actual human-to-human direct contact.
Holland America reportedly asked passengers who were sick to remain in their cabins and stay there until they were better.
The cruise line industry has had a great track record in preventing the spread of diseases such as this, as this is a rare occurence.
Comments
What is this item dated March
2009 doing on e turbo news on
Feb 23,2010?
How about more up to rhe minute
news on Celebrity MERCURY with
a virus breakout TODAY?
My husband and I took a 12 day Mexican cruise Jan. 16th-Jan.27th 2010. There was an outbreak the last few days; hot tubs were closed and other precautions were taken. However after our return we were both extremely ill (vomiting and diarrhea) Does this need to be reported to the CDC?
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