A norovirus outbreak on a Caribbean Princess cruise ship has sickened 115 people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak was reported to the CDC on Thursday, during the ship's voyage from April 28 to May 11.
ABC News reported that 115 individuals—both passengers and crew—fell ill with the highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. The CDC confirmed the outbreak and noted that the vessel was on a 14-day itinerary. The cruise line, Princess Cruises, implemented enhanced sanitation procedures and isolated affected individuals to contain the spread, according to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program.
Fox News highlighted that over 100 people experienced symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting, citing a CDC report. The network emphasized the rapid spread of norovirus in close quarters such as cruise ships, where the virus can be transmitted through contaminated surfaces, food, or person-to-person contact. The report noted that the Caribbean Princess was sailing in the Caribbean region at the time of the outbreak.
Both outlets relied on official CDC data, which is collected through the agency's Vessel Sanitation Program. The program tracks gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships and requires cruise lines to report cases when a certain threshold of passengers or crew exhibit symptoms. The CDC stated that it was monitoring the situation and working with the cruise line to implement control measures.
No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond the Fox News coverage. The outbreak remains under investigation, and the CDC has not yet released additional details on the specific source of the contamination or the exact breakdown of affected passengers versus crew members. The Caribbean Princess is expected to complete its voyage as scheduled, with heightened cleaning protocols in place.
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