Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
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Dozens of passengers aboard a cruise ship that left from Florida have been sickened with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program. Holland America Line's Eurodam left Port Everglades, Florida, on Feb. 19, according to the tracking site cruisemapper.com. The cruise is scheduled to last 10 days and make multiple stops throughout the Caribbean before returning to Florida on March 1.
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Main Idea: Nearly 80 passengers and crew on a Holland America cruise ship leaving Florida have gotten norovirus, and the ship is using extra cleaning and isolation steps to limit the spread.
Key Points:
- The Eurodam left Port Everglades, Florida, on Feb. 19 for a 10-day Caribbean trip.
- The CDC says 79 passengers and 9 crew members have reported illness, with diarrhea and vomiting the main symptoms.
- The crew has stepped up cleaning, isolated sick people, and collected stool samples for testing.
- This is the second Holland America ship this month to report a norovirus outbreak, as cases have also risen across the U.S.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Norovirus on a Florida cruise can spread fast and may sicken passengers and crew, raising the risk of more illness for travelers and extra cleanup costs that can affect cruise prices.
Positive Impact
Health alerts and stronger sanitation can help limit spread and remind households to use safer hygiene on ships and in crowded places.
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