Caribbean Princess reports norovirus outbreak affecting 115 people
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Updated · NBC Miami · May 8
Caribbean Princess reports norovirus outbreak affecting 115 people
13 articles · Updated · NBC Miami · May 8
The CDC said 102 passengers and 13 crew fell ill after the ship left Port Everglades on 29 April, with arrival at Port Canaveral scheduled for 11 May.
Princess Cruises said the vessel stepped up cleaning and disinfection, while the illnesses affected about 3.3% of 3,116 passengers and 1.2% of crew on board.
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