Norovirus Outbreak Hits Star Princess, Sickening 150 on Caribbean Cruise
The CDC says about 153 people aboard the Star Princess were sickened by norovirus during an eight‑day Caribbean voyage (104 guests and 49 crew). Princess Cruises reported following its outbreak plan with increased cleaning, isolation of ill passengers, stool testing, and other precautions, while the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program conducts an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation.
