On Wednesday, May 27, a federal judge in Miami allowed Timothy Hudson16, who is accused He murdered and sexually assaulted his 18-year-old stepsister on a cruise ship to temporarily remain free. A judge is currently considering whether to place him in a juvenile prison. Timothy Hudson, accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister … Read more
Chicago, cruise ships are convenient floating hotels through which to see far-flung parts of the world—but as an epidemiologist, I know they are also everything an infectious pathogen could want: thousands of strangers crammed into enclosed spaces for days or weeks, sharing restaurants and high-touch surfaces like elevator buttons and handrails, breathing recycled air. From … Read more
One of 17 Americans evacuated from cruise ship Hantavirus The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Sunday that one person had tested positive for the virus, while another person was showing “mild symptoms.” There has been a confirmed case of hantavirus among 17 Americans evacuated from a cruise ship, with one showing … Read more
Limerick cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are thoughtfully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move around in the same shared space for days. Hantavirus, coronavirus, norovirus, Legionnaires: Why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks? They show how easily … Read more
Health authorities in London continued on Friday to trace all British nationals exposed to a dangerous outbreak of rat-borne hantavirus on a cruise ship, with a third suspected case recorded. UK health boss traces all cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus The UK’s Health and Safety Executive said two British nationals have been confirmed to … Read more
Health officials are investigating a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the polar cruise ship MV Hondius after several passengers fell seriously ill during the transatlantic voyage. The outbreak is currently linked to the death of Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. Gene Hackman pictured during a tribute segment at the Actors Awards in Los Angeles, California (Reuters) … Read more