CDC reports gastrointestinal outbreak on Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship

The U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal sickness aboard a luxurious cruise ship.

The outbreak occurred throughout a voyage from January 11 to February 1 on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship.

27 individuals turned sick, together with 21 passengers and 6 crew members, in accordance with CDC knowledge.

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The cruise line notified the CDC in regards to the diseases whereas crusing — and the company listed the reason for the outbreak as unknown.

The outbreak was reported on the cruise line’s Seven Seas Mariner.

The CDC reported an unknown outbreak of gastrointestinal sickness that sickened 27 individuals aboard a Regent Seven Seas cruise ship. (Joe Raedle/Getty Photos)

The ship departed Miami and sailed to Honolulu.

In keeping with CruiseMapper, the corporate had scheduled port calls in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and different locations.

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A complete of 631 passengers have been on board the ship on the time.

The CDC mentioned the cruise line has taken a number of steps to restrict the unfold of sickness on board.

The ship was carrying 631 passengers when the outbreak occurred. (Gerard Bottino/SOPA Photos/LightRocket/Getty Photos)

These measures embrace rising cleansing and disinfection procedures and isolating passengers and crew members who reported signs. The cruise line additionally adopted the company’s outbreak response and sanitation protocols, the CDC mentioned.

The CDC requested passengers who reported signs to offer stool samples so well being officers might check for a attainable explanation for the outbreak.

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The company mentioned laboratory exams have been nonetheless pending.

Fox Information Digital contacted Regent Seven Seas Cruises for remark.

Figuring out the supply of an outbreak might take a while, federal well being officers mentioned. Norovirus is usually related to gastrointestinal sickness on cruise ships. Nevertheless, the virus shouldn’t be all the time instantly confirmed.

Laboratory exams are nonetheless being performed to find out the reason for the illness. (oe Raedle/Getty Photos)

The CDC recommends frequent hand washing as an essential step in decreasing the chance of gastrointestinal sickness.

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Fox Information Digital beforehand reported on the primary confirmed norovirus outbreak of 2026.

That outbreak occurred throughout a Holland America Line cruise and sickened almost 90 passengers and crew throughout a voyage that ran from December 28 to January 9.

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Fox Information Digital’s Ashley DiMella contributed reporting.