The cruise ship AIDAnova, flying the Italian flag, will dock this Monday at the Port of Bilbao after suffering an outbreak of norovirus that has affected passengers and crew. Health and port authorities have activated a protocol that includes disinfecting common areas and providing medical care for those affected. The virus, highly contagious but not serious, causes vomiting and diarrhea. The ship is expected to resume its route once the outbreak is under control.
Technical protocol to contain the outbreak on board 🧼
The response plan includes isolating those affected and cleaning with broad-spectrum disinfectants in critical areas such as dining rooms and handrails. Ventilation in common spaces has been reinforced to reduce the viral load. The ship's medical staff monitors symptoms and administers oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration. Bilbao authorities have coordinated a rapid response team on land, ready to intervene if the outbreak spreads during the stopover.
Norovirus, that guest nobody wanted on the cruise 🤢
Who would have thought the star dish of the trip would be the vomiting and diarrhea virus. At least, AIDAnova offers a complete experience: landscapes, buffet, and now an outbreak that reminds you that the sea doesn't always agree with you. The upside is that passengers will have a perfect excuse not to queue for the water slide. Everything under control, or so the protocols say.