Investigation Update on the Norwegian Crown
Investigation Update - May 10, 2004
- Norwegian Cruise Line reported an increased number of cases of gastrointestinal (GI) illness on the
ship, Norwegian Crown, for the voyage completed on May 9, 2004, 2004 (sailing dates: 5/2-5/9/2004) in
Philadelphia, PA.
- On May 6, Norwegian Cruise Line contacted CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) staff to report that
an unusual number of Norwegian Crown passengers were experiencing GI illness.
On May 9,
the ship’s medical staff reported that 39 of 1070 (3.64%) passengers and 6 of 541 (1.11%) crew members
were ill.
- The vessel underwent extensive cleaning and disinfection. Norwegian Cruise
Line provided special daily reports regarding any GI illness throughout the next
cruise; no significant levels of GI illnesses were reported. Stool specimens
were collected and tested positive for norovirus.