115 sick in norovirus outbreak on Florida-bound cruise ship, CDC says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFLA) – More than 100 people have contracted norovirus disease on a cruise ship that left Florida last week and is scheduled to return soon. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HCM).
The Caribbean Princess cruise ship departed Port Everglades on April 28 and will return to Port Canaveral in Brevard County on May 11. Navigational Cartographer.
As of Thursday, May 7, there were 102 passengers and 13 crew members on board. reported that he was sickCDC said. Those affected by the latest norovirus outbreak showed typical symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
The highly contagious virus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the health agency. The virus spreads rapidly from sick people and contaminated food, water or surfaces, officials said.
Most people develop symptoms within 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Some other commonly reported symptoms include stomach pain, headache, and fever.
The CDC said Princess Cruises responded to the outbreak by increasing cleaning on the ship and isolating sick passengers and crew.
The total number of sick passengers represents approximately 3.3 percent of the 3,116 passengers on board.
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