Cruise Ship Virus

Going on a cruise should be relaxing and enjoyable. But when you are caught in the middle of a cruise ship illness outbreak, relaxation may be the last thing on your mind. Shocking statistics show that between 2% and 41% percent of cruise ship passengers and crew members have reported feeling ill while on the vessel. This percentage is much higher than normal, which shows how cruise ship sickness is not as uncommon as believed.

A cruise ship sickness can be transmitted among passengers and crew members the following ways, leading to suffering from a common norovirus symptom:

Person-to-person interaction
Food (shellfish, salads, deli sandwiches, etc)
Water Contamination
Pollution

Sometimes contracting a cruise ship virus is inevitable, especially when co-habiting with hundreds of other people in confined quarters. Still, there are certain measures you can take to reduce your risk of having an ill vacation. If more than 3% of all the total passengers of a cruise ship get sick, the company is responsible for notifying the Center for Disease Control. This will be recorded, so if you are still worried about a future cruise, you can always check the CDC’s website and find out if your upcoming cruise has had previous outbreaks.

Although a cruise ship virus can be very uncomfortable, it is rarely fatal. There have been a few cases, though, of deaths associated to complications due to these viruses. If you have recently been on a cruise ship and have contracted any type of cruise ship virus (norovirus), you should contact a lawyer. An experienced attorney can help you know your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve in a situation like this.

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