Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Celebrity Cruise Ship Again
Well folks, it seems like the only thing spreading faster than wanderlust these days is, unfortunately, the dreaded norovirus. Last week, a Celebrity Cruises ship cruising between Vancouver, Canada, and Seward, Alaska, found itself battling a contagious outbreak of this notorious stomach bug.
What Happened?
Picture this: you’re sailing through breathtaking Alaskan scenery, the wind in your hair, a refreshing drink in hand… and suddenly, the only thing you’re yearning for is a bathroom. Not exactly the kind of “adventure” you signed up for, right? Sadly, this became a reality for a number of passengers on the recent Celebrity cruise.
While the exact number of folks affected is still a bit murky, early reports suggest that a significant chunk of passengers and a handful of crew members fell victim to the nasty norovirus. This marks, get this, the seventh such incident on a cruise ship just this year! Talk about a serious case of déjà poo… literally.
The Not-So-Glamorous Details
Now, let’s talk symptoms, shall we? (Don’t worry, we’ll keep it PG). As anyone who’s tangoed with norovirus can attest, it’s not pretty. We’re talking about the kind of stomach upset that could rival a rollercoaster ride through a hurricane. Think sudden, uncontrollable trips to the bathroom, accompanied by, shall we say, “discomfort” on both ends. Yeah, not fun.
As you can imagine, the poor souls who got hit with the bug were promptly quarantined to their cabins, presumably with a hefty supply of ginger ale and saltines. After all, you don’t want that kind of “joy” spreading faster than gossip in a small town.
Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: Disinfection After the Debacle
The cruise finally docked last Friday, and you better believe those cleaning crews went into overdrive. We’re talking hazmat suits, industrial-strength disinfectant, the whole shebang. The ship got a deep clean worthy of a five-star rating (though let’s be honest, no amount of bleach can erase the memories).
With a fresh coat of paint (okay, maybe not literally, but you get the idea), the ship set sail again with a brand new batch of passengers. Here’s hoping they packed their hand sanitizer and a healthy dose of good luck!