Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 People on Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship, CDC Says

Princess Cruises and the crew have increased cleaning and disinfection procedures in response to the outbreak.
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 People on Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship, CDC Says
The "Caribbean Princess" cruise arrives at the port of Colon in Panama on May 28, 2020. Ivan Pisarenko/AFP via Getty Images
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More than 110 people aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill due to a norovirus outbreak, a common cause of gastrointestinal illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Caribbean Princess, owned by Princess Cruises, departed from the port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 28 and is currently sailing in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to CruiseMapper.