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Medics board Eurowings plane after feared norovirus outbreak
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A suspected norovirus outbreak on Eurowings Flight 9631 from Rhodes to Dusseldorf caused multiple passengers to vomit mid-flight, prompting the crew to request a priority landing at Dusseldorf Airport.
- Medics in hazmat suits and numerous ambulances were on the runway upon landing, with at least three passengers hospitalized and others, including passenger Nathalie Gombik, developing symptoms days later.
- The norovirus outbreak is linked to a larger outbreak on the Greek island of Rhodes, where over 1,400 suspected cases have been treated since August, with the actual number likely higher.
- Eurowings confirmed the incident, stating that medical staff examined affected passengers after landing, and the cause of symptoms remains under investigation, emphasizing passenger and crew safety as their priority.
- Passengers were held on the plane for about 90 minutes before disembarking, and despite the severity of the situation, the cabin crew maintained calm and discretion throughout the incident.
