France Bars 1,700 Cruise Passengers From Leaving Ship After Dozens Get Sick
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- French authorities have ordered over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Ambition to remain on board in Bordeaux after around 50 individuals fell ill with symptoms of an acute gastrointestinal infection.
- The Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, was on a two-week expedition with stops in England, France, and Spain, and the illnesses began shortly after departing Belfast on May 8.
- Health officials confirmed there is no connection between this outbreak and the hantavirus cases reported on the MV Hondius near the Canary Islands.
- The ship arrived in Bordeaux on Wednesday morning and remains docked, with its next scheduled stop in Santander, Spain, currently uncertain.
- Ambassador Cruise Line emphasized their commitment to taking illnesses on board seriously and is working with health authorities to manage the situation.