115 people sickened in norovirus outbreak on cruise ship: CDC
Summary
Over 100 people on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship got sick with norovirus, a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 102 passengers and 13 crew members were affected during the cruise from April 28 to May 11, 2026.Key Facts
- The cruise ship Caribbean Princess had 3,116 passengers and 1,131 crew on board.
- 115 people total reported being sick: 102 passengers and 13 crew members.
- Symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting, which are common signs of norovirus infection.
- The outbreak was reported to the CDC on May 7, 2026, during the cruise.
- The ship is heading to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and will arrive at Port Canaveral, Florida, on May 11.
- The crew increased cleaning and isolated sick people to help control the outbreak.
- The ship will undergo thorough cleaning before it leaves for its next trip.
- This norovirus outbreak is not connected to a different disease, hantavirus, reported on another cruise ship.
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