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Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship sickens nearly 100 people

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According to the CDC, more than 90 passengers and four crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean ship reported symptoms of norovirus. The cruise ship was traveling through Central America and docked in Miami early Thursday morning.

Breakdown
  • A norovirus outbreak occurred on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas. 9s
  • More than 90 passengers and four crew members reported symptoms. 52s
  • Royal Caribbean isolated sick passengers and increased cleaning protocols. 1m 2s
  • Health experts advise avoiding buffets and practicing strict hand hygiene. 1m 19s
  • This is the 19th cruise ship gastrointestinal outbreak this year, surpassing last year's total. 1m 39s
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