Cruise Ship Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Sickens Over 100 Passengers

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has affected 139 passengers and crew on the Queen Victoria cruise ship, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, and the CDC is monitoring the situation. The cruise line has implemented enhanced health and safety protocols, and the ship's response and sanitation procedures are being reviewed. This is the second cruise outbreak reported by the CDC in 2024, following a norovirus outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises' ship in January.