Overview

• 224 passengers and 17 crew members aboard the 'Queen Mary 2' have been confirmed ill with Norovirus, according to the CDC.
• The outbreak was first reported in March following a stop in New York during the ship's transatlantic journey.
• Infected individuals have been isolated, and enhanced disinfection protocols have been implemented to contain the virus.
• The 'Queen Mary 2' is on a scheduled 29-day voyage from the UK to New York and the Caribbean, carrying 2,538 passengers.
• The ship is expected to dock in the UK on April 6, with no reports of further escalation in the outbreak as of April 3.