CDC Lists 19th Cruise‑Ship Norovirus Outbreak This Year
The CDC has logged the 19th cruise-ship norovirus outbreak of 2025 after Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas reported more than 90 passengers and four crew fell ill during a voyage from San Diego to Miami. The cruise line says it follows rigorous cleaning procedures; CDC and infectious‑disease experts warn norovirus spreads easily in close quarters and recommend handwashing and surface disinfection.
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🔍 Key Facts
- CDC listing: the vessel was reported to the CDC on Sept. 28, 2025 and added as the 19th cruise-ship norovirus outbreak this year.
- Illness counts: over 90 passengers and 4 crew members reported sick (symptoms mainly diarrhea and vomiting) during the Serenade of the Seas voyage from San Diego to Miami.
- Public-health guidance and quotes: Royal Caribbean issued a statement on onboard cleaning; NYU infectious-disease expert Scott Weisenberg warned about airborne and surface spread and emphasized soap-and-water handwashing and bleach disinfection.