Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship leaves dozens of passengers, crew sick: CDC

Published On Nov 17, 2024, 9:14 AM

The CDC confirmed a Norovirus outbreak on the Coral Princess cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, with 55 passengers and 15 crew members reporting illness during a month-long journey from Singapore to the U.S. While the outbreak was reported on November 9, the ship arrived in Los Angeles on November 17. The CDC stated that cases reported were cumulative over the voyage, and the cruise line has enhanced cleaning protocols in response to the outbreak.

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The Norovirus outbreak may negatively impact the perception of cruise safety, potentially affecting future bookings for Princess Cruises and its parent company, Carnival Corporation. Given this incident, there may be a short-term decline in stock prices due to negative publicity around cruiseline safety.

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