CDC Monitors Norovirus Outbreak on Princess Cruise from Fort Lauderdale
The CDC is monitoring a norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, which departed from Fort Lauderdale on April 28. The outbreak has affected 102 passengers and 13 crew members, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting. The cruise line has increased cleaning and disinfection procedures and is working with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program. The outbreak follows a similar incident on another Princess Cruises ship in March, highlighting ongoing health challenges in the cruise industry.