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Norovirus outbreak sickens over 100 on Caribbean Princess cruise

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A norovirus outbreak has affected over 100 individuals on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship during a voyage that departed from Fort Lauderdale. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 102 passengers and 13 crew members have fallen ill with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The cruise line has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and is collaborating with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Programme to manage the situation. AI

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Norovirus outbreak sickens over 100 on Caribbean Princess cruise

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tribune News Service ·

    Norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise ship sickens over 100 guests

    More than 100 people aboard a cruise ship that departed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida last month have fallen ill from norovirus, according to the US Centres for Disease Control. The Caribbean Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, departed from Port Everglades on April 28 for an 11…

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