France confines 1,700 aboard Ambition cruise after suspected norovirus linked death
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French authorities have confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died amid suspected norovirus; about 50 people showed symptoms, with 48 active GII cases among passengers and one among crew. The ship remains docked and guests and staff are instructed to stay onboard while samples are tested and health measures—enhanced cleaning, hygiene guidance, and on-board medical support—are implemented; disembarkation will occur only after official clearance following the investigation.
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