Measles outbreak aboard cruise ship prompts Saint Lucia to quarantine vessel

A cruise ship has been quarantined on the Carribbean island of Saint Lucia after medical officials received reports of a passenger with measles onboard.

The chief medical officer did not give the name of the vessel nor of the company operating it, but said the decision had been taken following discussion and consultation with the Pan American Health Organization and Saint Lucian officials. Fredericks-James echoed the warning, noting the risk of regular travel to the U.S., Europe and other regions where measles outbreaks are common. She also noted that those visiting the island from such locations put locals at risk, and asked Saint Lucians to make sure their vaccinations—and their children’s—were up to date. Fredericks-James cited current outbreaks in the U.S. as an example of the danger, adding such incidents are being driven by Americans refusing to be innoculated.

The CDC noted some 7 million measles cases occur around the world annually, and that since 2016 the rate of infection has increased in five of the six World Health Organization regions.

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