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Norovirus sickens 100+ aboard Caribbean Princess en route to Port Canaveral

More than 100 people aboard the Caribbean Princess fell ill with norovirus during a nearly two-week Bahamas-Aruba itinerary, with 102 guests and 13 crew reported ill. The ship is due to dock at Port Canaveral on May 11 at 5:15 a.m., after which it will undergo comprehensive cleaning and isolation of affected individuals. Princess Cruises says it disinfected areas during the voyage and will continue with enhanced sanitization, while the CDC monitors the situation.

via Florida Today|

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Caribbean Princess Norovirus Outbreak Sicks 115 Aboard Florida-bound Cruise, CDC Says

The Caribbean Princess, which departed Port Everglades on April 28 and is due back at Port Canaveral on May 11, has more than 100 people ill with norovirus; as of May 7, 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC notes norovirus is highly contagious and spreads via contaminated food, water, surfaces, or sick individuals. Princess Cruises has increased cleaning and isolated affected passengers and crew. The illness accounts for about 3.3% of the ship’s 3,116 passengers. Norovirus is a leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S.

via Yahoo|

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Norovirus sickens 102 aboard Caribbean Princess as cruise tightens sanitation measures

A norovirus outbreak sickened 102 passengers and 13 crew on the Caribbean Princess during the April 28–May 11 voyage; the CDC identified norovirus as the cause and sick individuals were isolated with stool samples tested. The cruise line implemented enhanced sanitation, no self-serve buffets, more hand-washing stations, and a comprehensive disinfection planned for Port Canaveral before the next voyage. Passengers described life aboard as largely normal despite precautions.

via NBC News|

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CDC monitors norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess departing Fort Lauderdale

CDC is monitoring a norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess, which departed Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) on April 28. Of 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew, 102 passengers and 13 crew have fallen ill with diarrhea and vomiting. Princess Cruises has intensified cleaning, isolated ill individuals, collected specimens, and the Vessel Sanitation Program is conducting an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation. The ship is on a 13-day Caribbean itinerary with Port Canaveral due May 11, and this follows recent outbreaks on Princess ships and other lines.

via CBS News|

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