Zika Virus On Cruise Ships

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Zika virus on cruise ships. In general Zika is considered a milder form of Dengue Fever a more serious mosquito-borne virus that is prevalent in rural areas within the Caribbean islands. In humans Zika virus causes the Zika fever which is known to occur only within some equatorial regions. Zika and Cruising.

Zika Virus Update Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. For cruisers talk about the Zika virus is becoming almost as common as discussions about chair hogs.

The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness and not all mosquitos actually carry the virus. 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. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

After all when there is greater discussion surrounding something there is a much higher chance that you can take the. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are. Lasts between 2-7 days.

Cruise Lines Respond To Zika Virus Panic. Rarely the virus can be passed from mother to. Is committed to the safety and health of our guests and crew.

CLIA suggestions include the same general things suggested to prevent the infection with the chikungunya virus using mosquito repellents and wearing protective clothes. These plus several other viruses may cause encephalitis acute brain inflammation. You may have heard in recent weeks about the Zika virus which is affecting pregnant women and causing babies to be born with shrunken heads and brains.