More than 100 passengers and about 23 crew members aboard the Ruby Princess, a ship operated by Princess Cruises, fell ill from suspected norovirus during a voyage to Alaska, according to reports from multiple sources. The outbreak was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking the third such incident this year on one of the company's vessels.
Key Takeaways
Over 100 passengers and 23 crew members on a Princess Cruises ship fell ill from suspected norovirus during an Alaska-bound voyage. The Ruby Princess returned to San Francisco for disinfection, marking the third outbreak this year on one of the company's ships.
- Over 100 passengers sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Ruby Princess cruise ship
- Ship docked in San Francisco for cleaning and disinfection after returning from Alaska voyage
- Outbreak marks third norovirus incident this year on a Princess Cruises vessel
- Norovirus is highly contagious, causing diarrhea and vomiting among affected individuals
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Passengers Sickened | Broad Agreement | 102 passengers sickened | |
| Number Of Crew Sickened | Broad Agreement | 23 crew members sickened | |
| Ship Disinfection | Broad Agreement | Ship docked in San Francisco for disinfection. |
Number Of Passengers Sickened
Broad Agreement102 passengers sickened
Number Of Crew Sickened
Broad Agreement23 crew members sickened
Ship Disinfection
Broad AgreementShip docked in San Francisco for disinfection.
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The Ruby Princess set sail on June 12 from San Francisco with 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members aboard. The ship was scheduled to return on July 2 but docked early in San Francisco for disinfection after health officials received reports of the outbreak more than two weeks into the journey.
Norovirus is highly contagious and can induce diarrhea and vomiting. It spreads through tiny particles of fecal matter or vomit, often via hand-to-mouth contact with contaminated objects. Health officials recommend regular handwashing to curb germ sharing.
The CDC defines an outbreak by a threshold of 3% or more of passengers falling ill. The Ruby Princess had 4,176 people aboard during the voyage. Passengers and crew members who became ill were isolated as the vessel underwent disinfection. This year has seen six other norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships.
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