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Norovirus Outbreak Affects Passengers and Crew on Cruise Ship
A norovirus outbreak has sickened over 100 individuals aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation. (sources: nytimes, foxnews, abcnews, cruisehive, usatoday)
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More than 100 passengers and 13 crew members on the Caribbean Princess reported illness due to norovirus. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
- The outbreak involved 102 passengers and 13 crew members.
- The CDC received reports of the illness during the cruise's April 28 to May 11 voyage.
- Symptoms associated with norovirus include diarrhea and vomiting.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights ongoing public health concerns related to contagious illnesses on cruise ships.
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