Zika Virus On Cruise Ships

We are closely monitoring the Zika virus situation and are aware that the CDC has issued a travel alert for certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.

Zika virus on cruise ships. We have been watching the progression of the Zika Virus and have now elevated our concerns to a full cruise ship passenger travel warning as the virus jumped from mosquito transmission only to the first case of human to human transmission. In fact you may even be safer than in years past as you now can prepare in advance and know how to keep yourself and your loved ones protected from the Zika virus. However the alert specifically references women who.

Zika Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and symptoms include fever headache red eyes rash and joint pains. Is committed to the safety and health of our guests and crew. If you are taking a cruise to an infected area you run the risk of getting Zika.

The bottom line is read the NY Times on this subject and contact your personal physician with any questions related to your possible cancellation of this trip. Is committed to the safety and health of our guests and crew. Disney Cruise Line issued a travel alert on the heels of a recently issued a travel alert from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC for travelers to specific countries in the Caribbean and Latin America due to the Zika virus a mosquito related illness.

Rarely the virus can be passed from mother to. Zika Virus is a. The virus has made headlines after the World Health Organisation predicted up to four million people could become infected by it.

Contracting Zika while on board a cruise ship is. Thus in terms of Zika virus contraction cruising may be safer now than it was before. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites.

Zika cancellations to be waived by cruise lines in the Caribbean. The spread of the Zika virus in the Americas could have an impact on the cruise line sector. I would simply say you probably want to avoid jungle environments eg Chacchobben ruins in Mexico has fliesbugs.