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More than 100 cruise passengers and crew sickened with norovirus
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- More than 120 passengers and crew 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 affected 102 passengers and 23 crew members, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain lasting up to three days.
- The Ruby Princess carried 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members, and the outbreak was reported to the CDC on June 14, though not all infected individuals were sick simultaneously.
- Princess Cruises stated that the crew promptly implemented enhanced sanitation protocols and the ship will be thoroughly cleaned before its next departure.
- Norovirus outbreaks are common on cruise ships, often spreading through direct contact, contaminated food, water, or surfaces, and this year there have been seven such outbreaks reported within the CDC’s jurisdiction.
