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• Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Increased Legionnaires Disease Risks: CDC

  October 28, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC report warns that private hot tubs on some cruise ships may not be disinfected as thoroughly as public ones, contributing to a number of Legionnaires disease outbreaks in recent years.

• Cruise Ship Coronavirus Risks Lead CDC to Extend Suspension Until Sept 30

  July 21, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A ban on cruise ship activities has been extended as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. unabated.

• Cruise Line Companies Working On New Health and Safety Standards In Face of COVID-19

  July 13, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Two major cruise lines have convened a panel of experts to develop safety protocols to deal with pandemics like COVID-19.

• Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreaks Last Year Linked To Frozen Fruit: CDC

  April 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC report blames frozen berries from China for a spate of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships in 2019 which sickened hundreds of passengers.

• Cruise Ship Air Pollution May Threaten Health Of Passengers, Crew And Those Near Ports: Report

  January 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns of high levels of air pollution emitted from cruise ships that could affect passengers, crew, and port area residents.