A Viking Cruises cruise ship called 'Viking Neptune' was the scene of a chaotic scene. More than 100 passengers fell ill on the same trip and became ill, with vomiting and diarrhea.
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These are the data contained in the CDC report (Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 106 of the 838 passengers on board the ship developed symptoms during the voyage. Including, 9 of the 455 members of the cruise crew also fell ill during the trip.
Cause of outbreak on cruise ship unknown
The most intriguing fact so far is that why so many people get sick on the same trip is still a mystery. However, it is known that the crew took all necessary measures to prevent the spread of any kind of disease.
The CDC reported that the crew increased their cleaning and disinfection and collected stool samples for analysis. It marks the 13th outbreak of the disease on a cruise ship this year, according to the agency's statistics.
Most of the previous episodes were caused by viral norovirus infection. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.
New outbreaks can happen
It is important to highlight that the environment is conducive to the spread of disease. After all, that's a lot of people confined in the same space. During the pandemic, ships were called floating petri dishes. This happened due to the risk of Covid spreading on board.
Passengers must report any illnesses to crew members and may be required to remain in their cabin to limit an outbreak. If you experience any symptoms, always report what's going on, as this helps prevent more serious scenarios.
All affected persons recovered from the illness -whatever it may be- without any type of major health risk. The causes of the recent outbreak continue to be investigated by the competent health authorities who are handling the case.