Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship

The CDC is monitoring a significant gastrointestinal illness outbreak on the Caribbean Princess, with 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported sick.

The highly contagious norovirus has spread rapidly through the vessel, leading to increased sanitation protocols and the isolation of symptomatic individuals.

This incident adds to a series of recent health crises at sea, following the deadly hantavirus outbreak on another cruise line.

Health officials are preparing to screen all 3,116 passengers upon their arrival at the Florida port to prevent further transmission on land.