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Mystery Illness Strikes Celebrity Cruise Ship
1 Jan
Summary
- 95 passengers and nine crew members fell ill on a recent cruise.
- Vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps were common symptoms reported.
- The cause of the outbreak on the Celebrity Eclipse remains unknown.
A Celebrity Cruises ship experienced a significant illness outbreak in late December, affecting 95 passengers and nine crew members. The Celebrity Eclipse, on a round-trip voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, reported widespread gastrointestinal distress among those on board. Symptoms primarily included vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
The voyage, which took place from December 20 to December 28, included stops in several Caribbean locations such as St. Maarten and Puerto Rico. The outbreak was reported to the Vessel Sanitation Program on the final day of the trip, prompting an investigation.
In response, Celebrity Cruises intensified its cleaning protocols and collaborated with the VSP. Sick passengers and crew were isolated, and stool specimens were collected for analysis to identify the cause. The CDC remotely oversaw the ship's response and sanitation procedures.
