GRA cruise ship, the Ruby Princess operated by Princess Cruises, experienced an outbreak of norovirus affecting over 100 passengers and 23 crew members during a 20-day voyage to Alaska. The outbreak was first reported on June 28, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The ship docked in San Francisco after returning from its journey, which began on June 12 from San Francisco with stops in Canada and Alaska. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the cases, noting that approximately 3% of passengers and 2% of the crew were affected. Princess Cruises implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and isolated symptomatic individuals, while coordinating with the CDC’s maritime health program to contain the spread. This incident marks another in a series of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about onboard hygiene and disease transmission.
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