LBeeE Posted January 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just curious, but does anyone else find it odd that Caribbean Princess confirmed Noro before returning to port this week, but RCCL hasn't yet officially confirmed Noro was responsible on EOS?? Is there some sort of cover-up going on? Why haven't the results become published yet? If the CDC boarded last Saturday in St. Thomas and began collecting samples, surely they would have answers by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) What sort of cover up would you suspect might be going on with the CDC aboard the ship? RCI has ackowledged the problem. I'm not sure that the exact viral type makes a huge difference. Edited January 31, 2014 by Ocean Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted January 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 31, 2014 A cover up - really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted January 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Who says they don't have answers yet? They might not be ready to make an official announcement. So what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaOne Posted January 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just curious, but does anyone else find it odd that Caribbean Princess confirmed Noro before returning to port this week, but RCCL hasn't yet officially confirmed Noro was responsible on EOS?? Is there some sort of cover-up going on? Why haven't the results become published yet? If the CDC boarded last Saturday in St. Thomas and began collecting samples, surely they would have answers by now. I saw an article on cnn.com that said the bad weather in the southeast had delayed the samples getting to the CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBeeE Posted January 31, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Well if it came to improper food cleaning/prep/handling, or a sick food employee, or not enough cleaning between voyages for example, RCI certainly wouldn't want that to get out. I also think it's odd we received an email from RCI the day before this story broke saying how well the company's earnings have been doing and how we have made a great solid investment by owning their stock. No need to fire away at me for asking this. Obviously I like RCI since i have cruised with them multiple times and own stock. But this is business. BIG business. Can't be so trusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Well if it came to improper food cleaning/prep/handling, or a sick food employee, or not enough cleaning between voyages for example, RCI certainly wouldn't want that to get out. I also think it's odd we received an email from RCI the day before this story broke saying how well the company's earnings have been doing and how we have made a great solid investment by owning their stock. No need to fire away at me for asking this. Obviously I like RCI since i have cruised with them multiple times and own stock. But this is business. BIG business. Can't be so trusting. Many viruses cause the same symptoms, and are spread in the same way, as Noro. Again, knowing the exact viral type still would not address your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Considering the fact that they went to one port for a cleaning and then the cruise was cancelled and they returned early, I don't see how there is any cover up that it was Noro. But the world often does not fit into the 24 hour Infotainment "News" cycle. The simple fact is they identified it as norovirus and haven't released what they believe to be the cause because they may not know yet. On Princess they also do not know the root cause. I believe the Princess cruise was brought in early with weather also a strong consideration; PAX were told it was weather related for quite some time before they eventually said Noro as well. Not all communication and facts are instant. I'll assume that both cruiselines are operating with best intentions and cooperating with CDC and when there is an answer to be had the general public will be informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBeeE Posted January 31, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if you are all correct, however I haven't seen any reports yet officially confirming it as Noro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if you are all correct, however I haven't seen any reports yet officially confirming it as Noro. Isn't it the CDC that ordered the ship back to its homeport and effectively "cancelled" the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted January 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have heard from someone who knows a person that talked to someone that knows someone that works near the port that said they had heard that the person who infected everyone was by The Grassy Knoll! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4themouse Posted January 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 31, 2014 From what I read on the Princess board, Princess has the ability to do rapid noro testing onboard, and RCI does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwwebber4 Posted January 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have heard from someone who knows a person that talked to someone that knows someone that works near the port that said they had heard that the person who infected everyone was by The Grassy Knoll! :rolleyes: Hahahaha best laugh I have had all day!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted January 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'll wait until Oliver Stone makes the movie version to know what has been covered up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted January 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'll wait until Oliver Stone makes the movie version to know what has been covered up. And I will wait till that movie comes out on TV before I watch it. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted January 31, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if you are all correct, however I haven't seen any reports yet officially confirming it as Noro. Still don't see what difference it makes what virus it was. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnappyNappi Posted January 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have heard from someone who knows a person that talked to someone that knows someone that works near the port that said they had heard that the person who infected everyone was by The Grassy Knoll! :rolleyes: That was awesome! We seriously need a "Like" button on CC boards! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted January 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just curious, but does anyone else find it odd that Caribbean Princess confirmed Noro before returning to port this week, but RCCL hasn't yet officially confirmed Noro was responsible on EOS?? Is there some sort of cover-up going on? Why haven't the results become published yet? If the CDC boarded last Saturday in St. Thomas and began collecting samples, surely they would have answers by now. CDC site still shows both outbreaks as unknown causative agent. Where are you seeing that Caribbean Princess is confirmed Noro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonnie&dgd Posted January 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 31, 2014 According to the AP, Princess is returning early due to an intense fog advisory, not noro.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted January 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just curious, but does anyone else find it odd that Caribbean Princess confirmed Noro before returning to port this week, but RCCL hasn't yet officially confirmed Noro was responsible on EOS?? Is there some sort of cover-up going on? Why haven't the results become published yet? If the CDC boarded last Saturday in St. Thomas and began collecting samples, surely they would have answers by now.Maybe Princess confirmed it but the CDC has not. http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/surv/outbreak/2014/january25_caribbean_princess.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondieB Posted January 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have heard from someone who knows a person that talked to someone that knows someone that works near the port that said they had heard that the person who infected everyone was by The Grassy Knoll! :rolleyes: *gigglesnort* :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted January 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I have heard from someone who knows a person that talked to someone that knows someone that works near the port that said they had heard that the person who infected everyone was by The Grassy Knoll! :rolleyes: Yuk, yuk, yuk. I would give u a smiley, but mine does not work as all I get is punctuation symbols such as :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted January 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It would be great if you are all correct, however I haven't seen any reports yet officially confirming it as Noro. I haven't really either, but we probably won't. I know they were going to test, but as far as I know, no results yet. I think what you're suggesting is that it may have been food contamination, which I think is possible (I believe almost anything's possible anymore!!) but...they aren't going to come out and say that. Like others have posted, they'll look at either one as the same virus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted January 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 31, 2014 As to spreading hype, our local ABC Affilliate (WTNH Channel 8) ran a headline story last night, showing how hype is more important than facts. They showed the Royal Caribbean logo and said that "A second Royal Caribbean Ship is ending its cruise early due to an outbreak of noro virus. The Royal Caribbean "Princess" was returning to port early." They then showed a photo of a Princess Cruise line ship, but kept saying it was Royal Caribbean. Hype sells commercial time, facts apparently do not, since it was a Princess ship, not a second Royal Caribbean ship. They are different companies folks!!! Who cares if the story is accurate, just have a concerned look on the talking head's face, while she looks into the camera, with ominous music playing and flash a headline: "Cruise Disaster!" I think I actually felt the vibrations from Walter Cronkite rolling over in his grave! ;) Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted January 31, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'll wait until Oliver Stone makes the movie version to know what has been covered up. Well, if it's a cover up then Governor Christie has to be involved. After all, it is New Jersey we are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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