Norovirus Outbreak Sickens More Than 150 on Princess Cruises Ship

Around 109,000 hospitalizations are attributed to norovirus annually in the United States, leading to approximately 900 deaths.

A file image of the Star Princess cruise ship which is more than twice the size of the Titanic. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

More than 150 individuals aboard a cruise ship have been infected in an outbreak of norovirus, a disease with predominant symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a March 12 statement.

The outbreak occurred aboard Star Princess, which is owned by Princess Cruises. The voyage dates were March 7 to 14, with the ship carrying 4,307 passengers and 1,561 crew members. Infected individuals included 104 passengers and 49 crew members, CDC said.