Sunday, November 16, 2014

172 fall ill from norovirus on cruise ship docking in Los Angeles

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More than 170 passengers and crew fell ill with norovirus on a cruise ship that docked Sunday in Los Angeles, California, after a nearly month-long trip, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


The total number provided by the CDC includes those who were sick at some point during the Crown Princess trip: 158 of the 3,009 total passengers, as well as 14 of the 1,160 total crew. Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting and diarrhea.



Considering the number of people who go on cruises every year, the incidents of illness on ships are relatively rare. The cruise industry reportedly serves more than 20 million people each year. Read more...


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from MashableJessica Plautz
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