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In an alarming health development, over 100 individuals aboard a cruise ship that departed from Florida have been struck by norovirus, according to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The vessel in question, the Caribbean Princess, embarked on its journey from Port Everglades on April 28 and is scheduled to make its return to Port Canaveral in Brevard County on May 11, as per details from Cruise Mapper.
By Thursday, May 7, the CDC confirmed that 102 passengers, along with 13 crew members, had reported experiencing symptoms consistent with a norovirus infection, including diarrhea and vomiting. This outbreak has raised concerns about health and safety measures on board.
As of Thursday, May 7, there were 102 passengers and 13 crew members on the ship who reported being ill, the CDC said. Those affected by the norovirus outbreak have showed the typical symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
The virus, which is highly contagious, is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC. Officials said it spreads quickly from sick people and through contaminated food, water or surfaces.
Most people develop symptoms within 12 to 48 hours of being exposed. Some other commonly reported symptoms include stomach pain, headaches and fevers.
The CDC said Princess Cruises has responded to the outbreak by increasing cleaning aboard the ship and isolating ill passengers and crew members.
The total number of sick passengers accounts for about 3.3% of the 3,116 passengers aboard the cruise ship.