More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Three passengers on the cruise ship Ambition have been isolated in their cabins due to illness, and other passengers are not permitted to disembark in Bordeaux.
- A 92-year-old man died on board, though no related symptoms were reported, and the cause of death is pending coroner investigation.
- As of Wednesday, 48 passengers and one crew member exhibited symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness, prompting enhanced sanitation and hygiene measures on the ship.
- Passengers have been informed of the situation and can use open facilities, while those who are ill remain isolated; local health authorities have sent a medical team to assess and collect samples.
- Ambassador Cruise Line is providing support to the deceased's family and is cooperating with French health officials to manage the outbreak.