CDC reports two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska had norovirus outbreaks in June
Two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska have reported norovirus outbreaks in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Ruby Princess – a Princess Cruises ship – had 102 of its 3,032 passengers as well as 23 crew members fall ill.
The National Geographic Sea Bird also reported a norovirus outbreak. More than a quarter of the 68 passengers on the smaller vessel fell ill, as well as one of its crew members. This is the Sea Bird’s second outbreak this year.
Louisa Castrodale manages the Infectious Disease Program at the Alaska Department of Health.
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