The CDC reported a gastrointestinal outbreak aboard the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship
The outbreak occurred during a cruise from January 11 to February 1 on the Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship.
He – she 27 people fell illData from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the plane was carrying 21 passengers and six crew members.
The cruise line reported illnesses while sailing to the CDC — and the agency listed the cause of the outbreak as unknown.
An outbreak was reported on board the cruise line’s Seven Seas Mariner ship.
The CDC reported an outbreak of an unknown gastrointestinal illness that sickened 27 people on the Regent Seven Seas cruise ship. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The ship had left Miami and was sailing to Honolulu.
She had scheduled port calls in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and Other destinationsAccording to CruiseMapper.
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There were 631 passengers on board the ship at that time.
The CDC said the cruise line took multiple steps to limit the spread of the disease on the ship.
The ship was carrying 631 passengers when the outbreak occurred. (Gerard Bottineau/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)
These measures included increasing cleaning and disinfection procedures and isolating passengers and crew members who reported symptoms. The cruise line also follows the agency line Outbreak response and sanitation protocols, the CDC said.
The CDC asked passengers who reported symptoms to provide stool samples, so health officials could test the possible cause of the outbreak.
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Laboratory tests are still pending, the agency said.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Regent Seven Seas Cruises for comment.
Federal health officials said it may take some time to determine the source of the outbreak. Norovirus is often associated with gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships. but, The virus It is not always confirmed immediately.
Laboratory tests are still underway to determine the cause of the disease. (O Rydel/Getty Images)
The CDC advises Wash hands frequently As an essential step in reducing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on the first confirmed norovirus outbreak in 2026.
This outbreak occurred on a Holland America Line cruise, resulting in nearly 90 passengers and crew members falling ill during the voyage that spanned from December 28 to January 9.
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Fox News Digital’s Ashley DiMella contributed reporting.
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