Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with Cruise Ship Travel: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maritime and river travel may be associated with respiratory viral spread via infected passengers and/or crew and potentially through other transmission routes. The transmission models of SARS-CoV-2 associated with cruise ship travel are based on transmission dynamics of other respiratory viruses. We aimed to provide a summary and evaluation of relevant data on SARS-CoV-2 transmission aboard cruise ships, report policy implications, and highlight research gaps.

Methods

We searched four electronic databases (up to 26 May 2022) and included studies on SARS-CoV-2 transmission aboard cruise ships. The quality of the studies was assessed based on five criteria, and relevant findings were reported.

Results

We included 23 papers on onboard SARS-CoV-2 transmission

SUBMITTER: Rosca EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9610645 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature