CDC REPORTS 177 PASSENERS AND CREW SICK - CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses recent updates regarding the Norwegian Epic and a reported illness outbreak on a Celebrity cruise ship. It is noted that the Norwegian Epic will no longer sail to Europe this year and will instead home port at Port Canaveral in Florida. This addition will bring the total number of ships home porting out of Canaveral to ten. Regarding health news, the CDC reported an outbreak of norovirus affecting 177 passengers and crew members on the Celebrity Summit between May 15 and May 25. The creator explains that the ship followed CDC regulations by implementing cleaning protocols and investigations to prevent further contamination. While the outbreak has since been contained, the creator emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene to prevent the spread of norovirus. Observing passengers on the Regal Princess, the creator notes that many people bypass hand washing stations before entering buffets. The video concludes with a recommendation to wash hands regularly to avoid gastrointestinal illness while on a cruise.
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the CDC is reporting that yeah between the May 15th and May 25th there was another outbreak of 177 passengers and crew that came down sick
the good news is yeah we're not reporting covid anymore
washing your hands is the best way to keep yourself from Catching norovirus on a cruise ship
if you end up if you're one of those people who won't wash your hands going in to the buffet do you catch an norovirus you have no one to blame but yourself
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