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More than 200 Cruise Liner passengers were infected with norovirus

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Despite the identified cases, the liner continued the route. In all decks, careful cleaning and disinfection is carried out.

On the Cruise Liner, Queen Mary 2 recorded a large -scale surge of norovirus – infection that causes vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. Fox News reported it.

According to the centers for control and prevention of US diseases, 224 of the 2538 passengers, as well as 17 crew members, took the infection.

Norovirus is transmitted through contaminated surfaces, foods, water, as well as from humans to humans. Infection causes a significant loss of fluid, which is especially dangerous for adults.

The progress took place in mid -March during a trip along the route from Southampton (England) to New York to the Caribbean Basin. Despite the identified cases, the liner continued the route. All decks are careful and disinfecting, and patients are given medical care.

“Thanks to the reaction of our team’s operation and the additional steps we have implemented, we have already observed a reduction in the number of new cases,” said the Cunard Line Navigable Company.

Queen Mary 2 is one of the most popular cruise airliners in the world. It was decorated with the style of transatlantic cruises at the beginning of the 20th century. The ship has been operating since 2004. He currently completed the flight and would go to the Port of Destination.

Norovirus (other names – Norfolk virus – named in the city where he was first allocated in 1972) was one of the most common causes of infection with the gastrointestinal source of viral.

Norovirus is characterized by high infection and resistance, capable of causing the entire epidemic. The virus is transmitted from every person. It starts as SARS, its main symptoms are headaches, vomiting or nausea.

Immunity after infection is not repeated, continuing from six months to two years, this time you will get a different strain of norovirus.

Note that in one week the scope of chronic respiratory virus infection, flu and covid-19 were reduced by 22%.

Scientists have found the similarity of coronavirus with a different disease

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Source: korrespondent

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