findacruise Posted October 28, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Was looking for information on something else and ran accross this article about a passenger on Voyager cruise. http://www.cruiselawnews.com/2012/10/articles/passenger-rights/meningitis-afflicts-us-passenger-aboard-seven-seas-voyager-cruise-ship/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Although I have been following this story (have a friend on board), I didn't post as it could be blown up -- way out of proportion. Everyone is fine -- Regent was proactive to insure that no one got sick. Things are back to normal. This could happen anywhere, any time........ fortunately, Regent was prepared to handle it. It is important to note that it was "suspected"-- not a confirmed case of meningitis. And, it is not true that people could not leave the ship for 48 hours. Not sure why the media can't get the facts straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjdelrio Posted October 28, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2012 After all the necessary medical tests, the Italian Health Ministry announced today that the affected guest tested negative for meningitis. FDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ededmd Posted October 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2012 After all the necessary medical tests, the Italian Health Ministry announced today that the affected guest tested negative for meningitis.FDR Thanks for weighing in with FACTS - always helps control rumors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted October 28, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2012 After all the necessary medical tests, the Italian Health Ministry announced today that the affected guest tested negative for meningitis.FDR Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted October 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Echo edmded, KirkNC, thanks for the update FDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythologist Posted October 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Sometimes the media certainly deserves all the bad press it gets. Thanks for the correct information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana541 Posted October 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2012 After all the necessary medical tests, the Italian Health Ministry announced today that the affected guest tested negative for meningitis.FDR Thanks for the update and glad to know you hang out on this board too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted October 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 28, 2012 This is a perfect example of how the media can blow everything out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjdelrio Posted October 29, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nana541- I read EVERY post on BOTH boards and refrain from posting unless absolutely necessary. FDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrvlcruiser Posted October 29, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Mr DelRio, You might want to read this as well: http://www.cruisejunkie.com/events.html Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana541 Posted October 29, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nana541- I read EVERY post on BOTH boards and refrain from posting unless absolutely necessary.FDR Excellent news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The reports missed one very important word .......... "suspected" case of meningitis. IMO, the crew on the Voyager had to react as if passengers may have been exposed. My friend and I were emailing back and forth during the course of this scare and everyone was reportedly impressed with how Regent handled the situation. As is typical of the media, it is doubtful if anyone will see a report on how the passenger did not have meningitis. FDR most definitely reads CC as well as other boards. So do some of the officers on board the ships. I have posted this several times. This is the main reason I start threads with suggestions (usually positive ones) for new itineraries, changes passengers would like to see, etc. In any case, really pleased that he communicated on this topic to put rumors to rest. IMO, it isn't always a good idea to start a thread of this nature until you know the facts. I learned my lesson on this a few years ago and hope I do not spread an untrue rumor in the future (even though the one I started was accidental, it was not substantiated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxare Posted November 1, 2012 #14 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I was on this cruise. I plan on posting a mini review in a few days. IMHO, Regent's communications during this cruise was excellent. We not only had this ill passenger, but we had the hurricane and concerns about getting home from Istanbul. There were regular public announcements and two letters signed by Mark Conroy delivered to our cabin. If only the airlines were half as good about keeping their passengers informed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted November 1, 2012 #15 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks taxare for sharing your on board experience with the positive communications provided by the Regent Team during challenging times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findacruise Posted November 1, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The reports missed one very important word .......... "suspected" case of meningitis. IMO, the crew on the Voyager had to react as if passengers may have been exposed. My friend and I were emailing back and forth during the course of this scare and everyone was reportedly impressed with how Regent handled the situation. As is typical of the media, it is doubtful if anyone will see a report on how the passenger did not have meningitis. FDR most definitely reads CC as well as other boards. So do some of the officers on board the ships. I have posted this several times. This is the main reason I start threads with suggestions (usually positive ones) for new itineraries, changes passengers would like to see, etc. In any case, really pleased that he communicated on this topic to put rumors to rest. IMO, it isn't always a good idea to start a thread of this nature until you know the facts. I learned my lesson on this a few years ago and hope I do not spread an untrue rumor in the future (even though the one I started was accidental, it was not substantiated). Should have used a different title or not have posted. Should have remembered what I always tell others - you can't always beleive what you read on the internet. Lesson relearned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted November 1, 2012 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks to Host Dan (or whoever at Cruise Critic) for updating the subject of the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted November 1, 2012 #18 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Should have used a different title or not have posted. Should have remembered what I always tell others - you can't always beleive what you read on the internet. Lesson relearned! It is easy to believe what you read -- don't think that anyone feels you posted the article with the intent to spread incorrect information. Thankfully FDR is around to read posts and Host Dan can update subjects:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funb4kids Posted November 5, 2012 #19 Share Posted November 5, 2012 All- my wife and I were on this cruise and we felt that Regent handled this situation perfectly. While we were sad to miss Sicily due to the Italian Health Ministry's ignorance, we had a wonderful time on the ship and felt that the day to relax was really nice given we were supposed to be in port every day for the 7 night cruise. As soon as they made the announcement my wife went right to the spa and made a second massage appointment. She loved the SPA!!! Regent really did a great job communicating to the passengers and put together a "day @ sea" schedule in less than an hour! Regent's actions/reactions to this health concern and also hurricane Sandy was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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