Mystery Illness Strikes Luxury Cruise Ship, CDC Investigates

An illness outbreak aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship has left 154 people, including passengers and crew, experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The cause of the outbreak, which occurred during a voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is currently unknown. The ship is scheduled to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, and the cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolation of ill individuals, and communication with passengers and crew about the situation. The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program is monitoring the situation, and Cunard Cruise Line has confirmed the illness outbreak and activated their enhanced health and safety protocols.