Stomach Bug sickens over 140 People on Caribbean Cruise, Forcing Passengers and Crew to Isolate in Cabins

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00:00Stomach bug sickens over 140 people on Caribbean crews, forcing passengers and crew to isolate in cabins.

00:08A Caribbean cruise promising sun-soaked beaches led to illness and isolation for over 140 people.

00:16A relaxing voyage from Los Angeles to Mexico turned into nausea, cramps, and concern as a virus swept the ship.

00:25Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas departed on July 4, 2025, with over 5,000 people aboard.

00:33By its July 11 return to Los Angeles, the CDC confirmed over 140 passengers and crew experienced gastrointestinal symptoms during the voyage.

00:45Soon after leaving Los Angeles, passengers developed symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and cramps.

00:52By the trip's end, 134 passengers and seven crew members were ill.

00:59Although the cause remains unidentified, symptoms suggest norovirus, a common cruise threat.

01:06Rather than wait, Royal Caribbean responded quickly.

01:10Medical staff isolated sick passengers in cabins promptly.

01:14Crew intensified cleaning, disinfecting high-touch areas across the ship.

01:18Meanwhile, the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program monitored the response and collected stool samples for testing.

01:27Norovirus, the likely cause of this outbreak, thrives in these conditions.

01:32Spreading through contaminated sources, even minimal exposure can infect.

01:37Despite media coverage, cruise outbreaks constitute less than 1% in the U.S.

01:42Still, the numbers are growing.

01:46The 18th gastrointestinal outbreak on a cruise ship in 2025 shows a rising trend.

01:52In comparison, 2023 saw only 14 outbreaks.

01:56Despite Royal Caribbean's adherence to CDC guidelines,

02:00recurring incidents reveal ships' vulnerability, questioning current protocols' effectiveness.

02:05The 18th gastrointestinal outbreak on a cruise ship in the U.S.