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Norovirus Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship, Affecting Nearly 100

Norovirus Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship, Affecting Nearly 100

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, had a Norovirus outbreak.

Nearly 100 people, including passengers and crew, got sick with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.

The ship departed from San Diego on September 19th and traveled for 13 days.

The CDC was informed.

Passengers were asked to disembark early for cleaning.

Norovirus spreads through contact or contaminated surfaces.

Symptoms appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure and last 1-3 days.

Passengers received room service during illness.

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