Norovirus Outbreak
Crew members did the following, accordin got the CDC:
- "Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures according to their outbreak prevention and response plan
- Collected stool specimens from gastrointestinal illness cases for testing
- Isolated ill passengers and crew
- Consulted with VSP about sanitation cleaning procedures and reporting ill cases."
An AIDA spokesperson commented on the norovirus outbreak
"Seasonal illness peaks between November and April, and the AIDAdiva report reflects infection patterns on land," they told told USA TODAY. "Therefore, we've added more hygiene protocols onboard, and cases are already going down."
It's worth noting they're far from the only cruis ship to get the virus. A Royal Caribbean ship had a norovirus outbreak back in September.
"Reporting gastrointestinal illness (GI) is important. When passengers and crew tell the medical center onboard about their symptoms, it helps GI illness outbreaks get detected quickly. This allows steps to be taken to limit the spread of illness," the CDC said at the time.
"The health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit are our top priority. To maintain an environment that supports the highest levels of health and safety onboard our ships, we implement rigorous cleaning procedures, many of which far exceed public health guidelines," Royal Caribbean also said in a statement to USA Today.
