These were the 27 cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC
1 day ago · To help mitigate these incidents, the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program regularly inspects cruise liners and scores them from zero to 100. MSC Meraviglia is one of 27 cruise ships to have received a ...
NEWS: The CDC Is Reporting THREE Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships …
2 days ago · As per a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were three confirmed outbreaks of norovirus on three cruise ships, totaling over 300 cases. Norovirus is a virus that “causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines,” and leads to vomiting and diarrhea.
The dirtiest cruise ships of 2024 revealed, according to the CDC
4 days ago · Between virus outbreaks, “ horrendous smells,” and plumbing issues, cruise ships in 2024 seemed to be plagued by mishaps that resulted in months-long delays and abrupt cancellations in some cases.. Every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases their Vessell Sanitation Program list to help “the cruise industry prevent and control public health issues” with ...
Norovirus outbreaks reported on 3 cruise ships this month ... - CBS News
Dec 19, 2024 · An exclusive look at the world's largest cruise ship 02:05. ... The cruise line consulted with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program. CBS News has reached out to Princess Cruises for comment.
CDC Releases Cruise Ship Sanitation Scores: Dirtiest and ... - Health
Oct 16, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data on the most and least sanitary cruise ships of 2024. Ten cruise ships received scores of 89 or lower; a score of 85 or below...
Outbreaks on Cruise Ships in VSP's Jurisdiction
Dec 20, 2024 · Learn more about outbreaks of gastrointestinal (GI) illness on cruise ships in the Vessel Sanitation Program's (VSP) jurisdiction, including outbreak details and actions taken in response. 2024 outbreaks. We post outbreaks when they meet both of the following: We may also post other outbreaks of public health significance.
Best (and worst) CDC cruise ship scores for sanitation - USA TODAY
Oct 15, 2024 · Three U.S. cruise lines' ships have been right at 86 this year: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze in March. Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess in March. Ritz-Carlton Yacht...
Rotterdam December 2024 | Vessel Sanitation Program | CDC
Dec 19, 2024 · Cruise line: Holland America Line. Cruise ship: Rotterdam. Voyage dates: December 8–December 20, 2024. Voyage number: RN241208. Date reported to VSP: December 18, 2024. Number of passengers who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of passengers onboard: 83 of 2,192 (3.79%)
The CDC Reported Outbreaks Of This 'Stomach Bug' On Cruises
Dec 19, 2024 · The CDC has reported a total of 11 outbreaks of norovirus on cruise ships this year so far. The agency says it reports outbreaks when ships meet the following two criteria: First, a ship must be under the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, which aims to “help the cruise industry prevent and control public health issues.” Second, more than 3 ...
Queen Mary 2 December 2024 | Vessel Sanitation Program | CDC
Dec 2, 2024 · Cruise line: Cunard Line. Cruise ship: Queen Mary 2 . Voyage dates: December 14, 2024–December 21, 2024. Voyage number: M440. Date outbreak reported to VSP: December 19, 2024. Final case counts: Number of passengers who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of passengers onboard: 138 of 2,430 (5.7%)