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Investigation Update on the Seven Seas Mariner

  • Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Mariner
  • Voyage Dates: 8/27-9/3
  • Number of ill passengers out of total number of passengers at the end of the voyage: 33 of 620 (5.32%)
  • Number of ill crew out of total number of crew at the end of the voyage: 12 of 445 (2.69%)
  • Predominant symptoms: diarrhea and vomiting
  • Actions: In response to the outbreak, Seven Seas Cruises and the crew aboard the ship took the following actions:
    • increased cleaning and disinfection procedures,
    • is sending daily updates to CDC until the number of ill people returns to expected levels, and
    • collected stool specimens for analysis.
  • Because the voyage ended in Canada, Health Canada is the lead on this outbreak investigation. VSP will monitor the ship daily and provide additional support if needed.