115 people sickened in norovirus outbreak on cruise ship: CDC
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Key Points:
- A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship has sickened 102 passengers and 13 crew members, causing symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC.
- The outbreak was reported during the ship's April 28 to May 11 voyage, which currently has 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew members on board.
- The cruise ship is en route to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and is scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral, Florida, on May 11.
- In response, the crew has intensified cleaning and disinfection efforts, isolated sick individuals, and collected stool samples for testing.
- Princess Cruises confirmed the illness was limited and mild, emphasizing ongoing sanitation measures and a comprehensive cleaning planned upon arrival at Port Canaveral; the norovirus outbreak is unrelated to the hantavirus situation on another cruise ship.
