A norovirus outbreak has sickened more than 100 people aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the illness count includes 115 passengers and 13 crew members.
The outbreak occurred during a current voyage, drawing attention to the ship’s sanitation protocols.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program routinely tracks gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships.
The Caribbean Princess is operated by Princess Cruises and has a capacity of over 3,000 passengers.
Ship crews implemented enhanced cleaning measures to contain the spread of the virus.
Isolation protocols for sick passengers and crew were activated promptly.
This marks one of the larger norovirus outbreaks reported in recent months.
The CDC continues to monitor the situation and the effectiveness of the response.
