03 Jul 2026, 02:53
CDC linked that 102 passengers on the Ruby Princess flight were infected with norovirus during a 20-day cruise from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska
- CDC says that 102 passengers on Ruby Princess became infected with norovirus during a 20-day cruise from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.
- On a cruise lasting 12 days, which began on April 12, the CDC determined that the passengers got sick; however, the CDC said that not all cases could be definitively linked to the cruise.
- Princess Cruises says it followed enhanced sanitation protocols across the ship.
After 120 passengers and crew members on the Ruby Princess became sick with norovirus on a cruise that began on Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 102 passengers on the Ruby Princess became infected with norovirus during a 20-day cruise from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. Norovirus, which the CDC says is caused by norovirus, causes vomiting and diarrhea.
Symptoms, according to CDC information, include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, which can last for up to three days. The CDC also notes that it is important to wash hands frequently, and that it can be dangerous for children and for those over 65.
Princess Cruises, which began on April 12, had 12-day cruise. The CDC determined that not all infections could be definitively linked to the cruise.
On March 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members were on board, according to CDC. Princess Cruises said that the ship operated enhanced sanitation protocols across the ship.
Princess Cruises said that, during the cruise, there should be no reason to believe that there was a risk of infection. The CDC also said that its investigation found that norovirus could spread through the ship, and that it was not possible to determine exactly how many cases were linked to the cruise.
The CDC says that, while the virus can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, it is also possible that it was transmitted from person to person. The CDC also notes that it can be difficult to prevent norovirus infection, as it can spread quickly and survive on surfaces for long periods of time.
Tags: Well-being/USA/Aviation