The Norovirus epidemic on the Royal Caribbean cruise has increased nearly 100 people on board

Almost 100 People aboard a 13 -day royal caribbean cruise would have dropped from Norovirus before its final destination in Miami, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

The epidemic on the international ship of Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas, which left San Diego on September 19 and is expected to arrive in Miami on Thursday, was reported on Sunday to the CDC ships’ sanitation program. The program is defined to help prevent and control the introduction and propagation of gastrointestinal diseases on cruise ships.

The CDC reported until Wednesday 94 On 1,874 passengers and 4 of the 883 crew members “said they were sick during the trip” and noted that predominant symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting.

In response to the epidemic, the crew has increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, collected samples of gastrointestinal passenger stools for sick tests and passengers and crew members, according to the CDC.

“The health and safety of our guests, the crew and the communities we visit are our top priority,” said Royal Caribbean group in a statement. “To maintain an environment that supports the highest health and safety levels on our ships, we implement rigorous cleaning procedures, many of which far exceed public health guidelines.”

Norovirus is a common and very contagious disease that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain, generally occurring 12 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus. People can contract norovirus through contaminated objects, surfaces, food or liquids, as well as sharing meals or utensils with someone who suffers from the disease.

There were 19 gastrointestinal epidemics on cruise ships this year, 14 of which were caused by Norovirus, as recorded by the CDC.

“Gastrointestinal diseases, such as those caused by Norovirus, are very contagious. They can spread quickly in closed and semi-closed environments, such as cruise ships,” said the CDC.