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Dozens Sickened by Norovirus Aboard Cruise Ship
9 May
Summary
- Over 100 passengers and a dozen crew fell ill with norovirus on a cruise.
- The outbreak occurred on the Caribbean Princess during a 13-day voyage.
- Enhanced cleaning and isolation measures are underway to contain the virus.
More than 100 passengers and over a dozen crew members have fallen ill with norovirus aboard the Caribbean Princess. The cruise ship departed Port Everglades, Florida, last week on a 13-day Eastern Caribbean voyage. As of the report, 102 passengers and 13 crew members experienced symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is known for its rapid spread in confined environments like cruise ships.
Princess Cruises has implemented enhanced sanitation measures across the vessel and isolated sick individuals to limit the virus's spread. The ship, which was carrying 3,116 passengers at the time of the outbreak, is scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral on May 11. Comprehensive cleaning and disinfection are planned before its next departure.
