Author: Carron M, Emeyriat N, Levraut J, Blondeau N. Summary: A prospective observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted aboard a cruise ship with a capacity of 200–264 passengers and 140 crewmembers, sailing in remote areas such as the Arctic Ocean and the Antarctic Peninsula for 205 days with 6640 individuals, including 3698 passengers and …
Author: Cardoso CW, Souza MMDS, Teles ACVDS, Argibay HD, Reis OBD, Pereira FM, et al. Summary: The authors report eight SARS-CoV-2 occurrences in 2021 aboard various types of non-cruise vessels anchored in Salvador, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Overall, the risk of SARS-CoV-2-infected crew members developing signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19 was significantly lower among those …
Author: Brewster RK, Sundermann A, Boles C. Summary: In response to COVID-19, cruise ships and the CDC swiftly implemented protection measures to prevent the disease’s spread, such as No Sail Orders and comprehensive interim guidance. To mitigate risk and enhance preparedness for future disease outbreaks, more robust preventive measures should be considered moving forward. These …
This article conducts a descriptive analysis of required reports of marine diseases and deaths from presumed diagnoses and required notifications to the CDC’s Global Migration and Quarantine Division, which manages CDC Quarantine Stations, from January 2010 to December 2014.
The article conducted a retrospective analysis of weekly reported data on non-combat illness and injury collected in 2000-2001 from 44 US Navy ships while sailing in the 5th Fleet (Persian Gulf and nearby seas). Gastrointestinal Infectious Disease (IGI) outbreaks have been reported on U.S. Navy vessels and have the potential to adversely affect the mission.
This article presents research on mortality among US Coast Guard marine inspectors.
The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of pathologies encountered on a cruise ship sailing in remote areas, including the polar seas.
This document addresses new information regarding diagnostic testing, treatment and chemoprophylaxis with antiviral medications, and issues related to institutional outbreak management for seasonal influenza. These clinical practice guidelines are an update of the guidelines published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) in 2009, prior to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic.
The article deals with screening crew members during a pre-employment medical examination to determine who may be susceptible to varicella if exposed, vaccinating those at risk, and seeing if the benefits of testing and vaccination outweigh the costs.
European Commission guidelines on restrictions related to the free movement of workers during the COVID-19 epidemic
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