Cruise Ship Outbreak on Silversea's Silver Nova
Passengers on a luxury Silversea cruise liner fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus, leading to a CDC investigation. The outbreak caused diarrhea among 28 passengers and one crew member during a 16-day cruise from Peru. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, but it is suspected to be norovirus.
Key Points
- CDC investigation into gastrointestinal virus outbreak on Silversea's Silver Nova cruise
- 28 passengers and one crew member affected during a 16-day cruise from Peru
- Suspected cause of outbreak is norovirus from contaminated food or water
Pros
- Luxury experience on the Silver Nova cruise liner
- Butler service for each suite
- Ratio of one crew member for every 1.3 guests
Cons
- 28 passengers and one crew member fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus
- Primary symptom reported was diarrhea
- Outbreak caused discomfort and quarantine for affected passengers