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125 people infected by norovirus on Princess Cruises ship from San Francisco to Alaska
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Key Points:
- Over 120 passengers and crew members aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship were infected with norovirus during a 20-day voyage from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska, according to the CDC.
- The outbreak included 102 passengers and 23 crew members, with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain that typically last about three days.
- The Ruby Princess, carrying 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew, reported the outbreak to the CDC on Saturday, noting that not all infected individuals were sick simultaneously or during port stops.
- Princess Cruises stated that the crew promptly implemented enhanced sanitation measures and that the ship would be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before its next departure.
- This incident is part of seven illness outbreaks on cruise ships reported to the CDC this year, primarily caused by norovirus, which spreads easily through direct contact, contaminated food, water, or surfaces.
