Investigation Update on the Ryndam
Investigation Update on the Ryndam- February 12, 2004
- Ryndam - Holland America Cruise Lines reported an increased number of cases of gastrointestinal
illness (GI) on the cruise ship Ryndam, which sailed from San Diego, California February 7, 2004.
- On February 11, Holland America contacted CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) staff to report that
an unusual number of Ryndam passengers were experiencing GI. As of 8:41 a.m. EST on February 13, the
ship’s medical staff had reported that 73 of 1260 (5.8%) passengers and 9 of 550 (1.64%) crew members were
ill. Predominant symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea.
- The vessel underwent extensive cleaning and disinfection, and Holland America provided daily reports
to VSP; there was no significant GI illnesses reported reported on the following
voyage. Stool specimens were submitted
and tested positive for norovirus.