Norovirus Outbreak Affects Dozens on Coral Princess Cruise from Singapore to California

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Norovirus Outbreak on Coral Princess Cruise

A recent outbreak of norovirus has affected dozens of passengers and crew members aboard the Coral Princess cruise ship during its month-long journey from Singapore to Los Angeles. The ship, which began its itinerary on October 17, 2024, has reported a significant number of illnesses.

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Number of Affected Individuals

Passengers: 55 out of the 1,822 passengers on board reported being ill.

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Crew Members: 15 out of the 907 crew members also reported being ill.

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Symptoms

The primary symptoms reported by those affected included vomiting and diarrhea, which are typical of norovirus infections.

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Timeline of the Outbreak

The outbreak was first reported a few days ago, with the ship docking in Los Angeles on Sunday after completing its journey.

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The illnesses were detected in the latter stages of the cruise, prompting immediate response measures to contain the spread.

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Response Measures

Sanitation Procedures: Princess Cruises implemented heightened cleaning and disinfection procedures according to their outbreak prevention and response plan.
Monitoring: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remotely monitored the situation, including a review of the ship's outbreak response and sanitation procedures.

Health Advisories and Precautions

Passengers and crew were advised to follow strict hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, to prevent further spread of the virus.

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The cruise line has not yet responded to public inquiries regarding the outbreak, but the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program continues to monitor the situation.

This outbreak is part of a broader trend of increased norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, which have seen a significant rise in recent years.