Second letter from the captain within the last 24 hours, this one explaining that bread will not be served in open baskets on the dinner table, but will be served individually on request by the wait staff as will salt and pepper. I just dragged my laundry bag down to the laundromat, only to find it locked, "until Montevideo", the courteous young woman at the front desk informed me, apologizing for the absence of explanatory signs on the doors.
"We understand that these measures may seem drastic and perhaps may be an overreaction; however, our guests' well-being is our primary concern," the captain concluded before another reminder to wash our hands at every opportunity and a request that, should we experience symptoms, we report it to the front desk and isolate ourselves in our cabins until we are symptom-free for 24 hours, during which period full room service will be provided.
I assume that full room service would include access to the Russian disinfectant recommended in Victoria's comment below. Might not do much to settle a queasy stomach, but it could, as I understand it, lighten the burden of quarantine.
Wow! And you still don't know what it is they're worried you might catch?
ReplyDeleteQuote from the Captain's letter :"This GI illness is characterized by vomiting and diarrhea and is the second most reported illness in North America after the common cold. It is not life-threatening. The problem is that it is highly contagious. " Sounds unpleasant, but not serious.
ReplyDeleteThey call it noro virus. It is quite common on cruise ships. It sounds like they have you in full noro procedures. It will pass if everyone just cooperates and stays in their cabins if sick.
ReplyDeleteThis virus (stomach bug) has occurred on two ships we have cruised upon. It is a pain and I was quarantined on one occassion. I must say the cabin service was very good. So was the nursing sister who gave me an injection in the derriere.
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