125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Summary
More than 120 people on the cruise ship Ruby Princess caught a stomach virus called norovirus during a trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. The virus, which spreads easily in crowded places, caused symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. The cruise line cleaned the ship before its next journey and health officials shared advice on preventing the illness.Key Facts
- The Ruby Princess cruise ship had 102 passengers and 23 crew members infected by norovirus.
- The ship was on a 20-day round trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.
- Norovirus spreads through food, water, and surfaces, especially in crowded areas.
- The illness causes sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain lasting about three days.
- The CDC noticed seven cruise ship illness outbreaks this year, mostly norovirus.
- The ship had 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew onboard during the trip.
- Princess Cruises said the crew quickly increased cleaning and sanitation on the ship.
- Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is important to prevent norovirus; hand sanitizer is less effective.
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