Source: BroBible
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, affecting over 100 people. The ship is currently en route to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and will undergo comprehensive cleaning and disinfection before its next voyage. The CDC is conducting an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation to assist the ship in controlling the outbreak.
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Norovirus on a cruise ship: a classic. Diarrhea and vomiting for all. The crew is doing a lot of cleaning and disinfecting, because that’s what you do when 100 people get sick. The CDC is investigating, because that’s what they do when 100 people get sick on a cruise ship.
It’s the fourth gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a cruise ship this year. Because, cruise ships.
