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Norovirus Outbreak on Oceania Insignia: 11.6% Infected

10/25/2025

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The Oceania Insignia, arriving in Portland, reported the highest norovirus level this year, with 74 of 637 passengers infected (11.6%) and one crew member ill.
Eight individuals are in isolation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes outbreaks begin at 3%.
City officials, with health experts, say there is no reason for public alarm.
Local activist JoAnn Locktov urged public notifications about outbreaks on docking cruise ships.

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The Oceania Insignia, arriving in Portland, reported the highest norovirus level this year, with 74 of 637 passengers infected (11.6%) and one crew member ill.
Eight individuals are in isolation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes outbreaks begin at 3%.
City officials, with health experts, say there is no reason for public alarm.
Local activist JoAnn Locktov urged public notifications about outbreaks on docking cruise ships.