Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > World News > Nearly 170 passengers, crew on Holland America cruise stricken with norovirus
World News

Nearly 170 passengers, crew on Holland America cruise stricken with norovirus

Last updated: February 13, 2025 4:52 pm
Share
Nearly 170 passengers, crew on Holland America cruise stricken with norovirus
SHARE

A recent norovirus outbreak on a Holland America cruise ship has left 152 passengers and over a dozen crew members sick with symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, as reported by health officials.

Out of the 2,614 passengers on board the MS Rotterdam, nearly 6% reported being affected by the illness during the 12-day voyage through the Panama Canal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Along with the passengers, 17 crew members out of the 969 personnel on board also fell ill.

Norovirus infected 152 passengers and 17 crew members aboard the MS Rotterdam, as per the CDC. Getty Images

A spokesperson for the cruise ship mentioned, “During its current voyage, a number of guests onboard Rotterdam reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. The cases were mostly mild and quickly resolved. We initiated enhanced sanitation protocols in conjunction with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to minimize further transmission, including continuous disinfection of the ship.”

The affected passengers and crew experienced gastrointestinal symptoms while on the MS Rotterdam, which departed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Feb. 2, as per the health agency.

The infected individuals experienced vomiting and diarrhea. Antto-AI – stock.adobe.com

The cruise liner has taken measures to isolate the affected individuals, enhance cleaning and disinfection procedures, and collect stool samples for further testing in order to contain the outbreak.

The ship is scheduled to return to Florida on Friday after making stops in various destinations, including Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and the Bahamas, as per CruiseMapper.

The Holland America outbreak is the seventh reported sickness on a cruise ship in 2025. New Africa – stock.adobe.com

The CDC’s vessel sanitation program was notified of the outbreak on Feb. 7.

This incident marks the seventh reported cruise ship sickness in 2025, following last year’s record-breaking number of outbreaks. Norovirus has been associated with three other outbreaks since the beginning of the year, as reported by the CDC.

See also  Los Angeles FC vs. Club America, where to watch, live stream: CWC play-in game prediction, odds, lineups

Just a week before this outbreak, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling from Tampa to the Western Caribbean had 160 passengers and 8 crew members experiencing similar gastrointestinal symptoms. The cause of the outbreak is still under investigation.

TAGGED:AmericaCrewCruiseHollandnoroviruspassengersStricken
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article I’m a little surprised that we haven’t seen more I’m a little surprised that we haven’t seen more
Next Article Trump asks RFK Jr. to lead commission on curbing chronic disease Trump asks RFK Jr. to lead commission on curbing chronic disease
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Russian President Vladimir Putin Hints At Strikes On West In “Global” Ukraine War

Dnipro: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed on Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had elements…

November 21, 2024

37 Read Across America Activities To Celebrate Literacy

Host a book tasting Set up different reading stations around your classroom or school, each…

February 20, 2025

Weekend Update Slams Musk Leaving DOGE, Diddy Trial and Jost’s Dolls

Colin Jost and Michael Che from "Saturday Night Live" took aim at Donald Trump and…

May 3, 2025

What Does Trump’s Budget Bill Mean for the Farm Bill?

President Trump Signs Controversial Domestic Policy Bill Into Law After months of negotiations and legislative…

July 22, 2025

US inflation rose less than expected to 2.4% in May

US Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in May, Trump's Tariffs Have Modest Impact The latest…

June 11, 2025

You Might Also Like

US Marine arrested, accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her
World News

US Marine arrested, accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her

October 31, 2025
Families say cost of housing means they’ll have fewer or no children : NPR
World News

Families say cost of housing means they’ll have fewer or no children : NPR

October 31, 2025
Walker hangs up the helmet
World News

Walker hangs up the helmet

October 31, 2025
Senate report details cases of medical neglect in immigration detention centers
World News

Senate report details cases of medical neglect in immigration detention centers

October 31, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?