The CDC urges travelers to check a ship's health inspection history before booking a cruise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US national public health agency, has released a troubling list of the top 10 dirtiest cruise ships of 2024, based on health inspections conducted on 114 vessels.
of Results showed unsanitary conditions It comes with sludge, maggots, and other health risks. These ships, intended to provide tourists with a relaxing vacation, were found to have serious hygiene problems that could lead to disease outbreaks.
When booking a cruise, CDC We advise guests to review the ship's health inspection records. These tests are very important to protect the safety and health of travelers and avoid unpleasant shocks during their travels.
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The results of a study by the CDC's Ship Hygiene Program, which rates cruise ships' cleanliness on a scale of 0 to 100 to prevent gastrointestinal illnesses, have been released. Of these, 10 ships had scores worse than 89. A score of 85 or lower is considered “unsatisfactory,” according to the organization.
According to CDC, Traveling on a cruise ship exposes people to new environments and large groups of people, including other labelers. This exposure can create a risk of illness from contaminated food or water or, more commonly, from person-to-person contact. The agency helps the cruise ship industry prevent and manage gastrointestinal (GI) diseases on cruise ships.
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