In response to the situation, MSC, the company responsible for Cruzeiro, announced that it is implementing strict measures to ensure the health of passengers
The body responsible for the health surveillance in Brazil, is aware of a norovirus outbreak that occurred aboard the grand msc cruise. To date, 127 cases have been confirmed among the 6,293 passengers on board. The outbreak was identified on January 17, leading the agency to intensify its monitoring actions. In response to the situation, MSC, a company responsible for Cruzeiro, announced that it is implementing strict measures to ensure the health of passengers. Among the actions adopted are the intensification of cleaning the common areas and the recommendation for guests to practice frequent hand hygiene.
Norovirus is known for its high transmission capacity, occur mainly through the fecal-oral pathway. Contamination can happen through the consumption of food or beverages that are infected, in addition to contact with contaminated surfaces or direct interaction between people. It is important to emphasize that the incidence of norovirus cases tends to increase in hot environments and with a large concentration of people, such as São Paulo coastal beaches during the summer season.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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