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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Hits 89 Passengers on Cruise Ship

2/7/2025

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An alarming gastrointestinal outbreak struck 89 passengers and 2 crew members on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas, which set sail from Tampa, Florida, on February 1. With symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting, the CDC is probing the suspected norovirus source, while the cruise line ramps up cleaning and isolation efforts to safeguard everyone on board.

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An alarming gastrointestinal outbreak struck 89 passengers and 2 crew members on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas, which set sail from Tampa, Florida, on February 1. With symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting, the CDC is probing the suspected norovirus source, while the cruise line ramps up cleaning and isolation efforts to safeguard everyone on board.