Virus alb dream on Queen Mary 2: Over 200 passengers affected!

Virus alb dream on Queen Mary 2: Over 200 passengers affected!

A severe Norovirus outbreak has recorded the cruise ship "Queen Mary 2", which is currently located on a 29-day sea voyage from Great Britain via New York in the Caribbean. Over 200 of the 2,538 passengers and 17 crew members are affected. The data subjects were isolated to prevent the further spread of the virus, and extensive disinfection measures were taken on board, such as FOCUS reported.

coast guard and measures on board

The infections on board are documented exactly in accordance with the applicable protocols of the CDC. There are different stages of the measures, which, depending on the number of cases of "green" for less than 10 sufferers up to "red" for strict measures, including the closure of buffets. The return of the "Queen Mary 2" to Great Britain is planned for April 6th, which enables passengers to demolish their trip as quickly as possible.

The Norovirus is known to be one of the most contagious viruses, as infectious as measles. In recent years there has been an increase in outbreaks of Norovirus on American cruise ships, which have been among the worst in 2024 for over a decade, according to CDC, such as RTL indicates.

prevention and safety tips

The infection with Norovirus is mainly through contaminated water and food, so high hygiene is particularly important.

Here are some measures for prevention:

• toilet cover close before rinsing.
Wash the hands thoroughly with soap, including the gaps.
• adhere to high hygiene standards in the bathroom.
Clean
• bathroom thoroughly and disinfect with virucid plus disinfectants.

In particular, infants, toddlers, pregnant women, older and weakened people are particularly at risk in terms of Norovirus infections. During the acute phase of illness, it is important to pay attention to high fluid intake to prevent dehydration. After recovery, it is advised to work in the home office so as not to endanger others.