Cruise passengers in legal action over ‘norovirus’
THREE hospital patients have died following an outbreak of listeria linked to pre-packed sandwiches.
A further three people have fallen ill with the bacterial disease.
Two of those who died were patients at Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Merseyside. Another was being treated at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which operates five hospitals.
The first case showed symptoms on April 25 while the most recent case was reported on May 15, a Public Health England spokeswoman said.
PHE said there had been no cases reported outside the healthcare system.
Dr Nick Phin, said: “Our thoughts are NEW LINER £250m Marella Explorer 2 LISTERIA is a bug that causes listeriosis. Foodborne cases are rare, but can involve serious symptoms and death.
Those most at risk include people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer sufferers, pregnant women, newborn babies and the elderly.
For most people it goes unnoticed or HOLIDAYMAKERS are taking legal action against travel giant Tui amid claims they were hit with norovirus on a luxury cruise.
More than a dozen passengers have instructed lawyers after falling ill while onboard the new liner Marella Explorer 2.
Several passengers reported suffering severe diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps during a Mediterranean cruise.
Cases are being handled by personal injury firm Irwin Mitchell following reports of gastric illness onboard the £250million
brings mild symptoms of gastroenteritis that last a short time.
Occasionally a more serious infection develops and spreads to the blood stream or brain. Treatment involves intravenous high doses of antibiotics.
There was an average of 46 deaths from listeriosis between 2010 and 2016.
The best way to prevent listeriosis is to practice good food hygiene. ship, which came into service in April. Passenger Linda Cody, 64, of Blyth, Northumberland, told how her break was “completely ruined” after she boarded in Naples, Italy, on May 8.
She said: “It became apparent from other passengers that norovirus was affecting multiple people including staff.”
Retired Linda said the pools were sealed off and crew were asking people if they had washed their hands and were “using tissues to open toilet doors”. Linda suffered diarrhoea and cramps, as well as a sore throat and cold sores.
After returning to the UK, she visited her GP and was diagnosed with norovirus.
Dawn and Colin Stewart, of Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, were also hit by the bug.
The couple, both 54, who were stuck in their cabin, called the experience “awful”.
Jatinder Paul, of Irwin Mitchell, said their probe had “already started”.
TUI said: “We regularly audit all of our ships in respect of health and safety.”