Celebrity Cruise Ship Hit by Norovirus Outbreak

Nearly 100 passengers and crew members on a Celebrity Cruises ship, the Celebrity Constellation, fell ill with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea during a recent cruise. The ship was on a voyage to New Orleans, Belize, and Mexico. This marks the first gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a cruise meeting the CDC's public notification threshold in 2023, with 14 outbreaks reported last year. Norovirus is commonly associated with cruises, but most outbreaks occur in health care settings. Celebrity Cruises increased cleaning and disinfection measures and isolated those who were sick.