Some patients may require hospitalization in extreme circumstances. Children and the elderly are most vulnerable.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship experienced a salmonella epidemic in September that resulted in unpleasant symptoms for 180 of the 2,172 passengers and three employees out of 894.
While traveling through Alaska from September 20 to 27, passengers on board the Radiance of the Seas ship reported having headaches, muscle aches, diarrhea, and cramping in their abdomens.
Royal Caribbean said in a statement that “our top priority is the health and safety of our guests, crew, and the communities we visit.”
“We employ stringent cleaning procedures, many of which significantly surpass public health guidelines, to maintain an environment that supports the highest levels of health and safety onboard our ships.”
