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Norovirus Outbreak Affects 153 on Star Princess Cruise

3/15/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a norovirus outbreak on the Star Princess cruise ship on March 11, affecting 153 individuals during its Caribbean voyage.
The ship, with 4,307 passengers and 1,561 crew, is scheduled to complete its trip on March 14.
The CDC confirmed that 104 passengers and 49 crew members showed symptoms, with stool samples testing positive for norovirus.
Princess Cruises implemented immediate sanitation measures and isolated affected individuals.
This outbreak follows a similar incident on Holland America Line’s MS Westerdam, where nearly 80 people contracted norovirus earlier in March.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a norovirus outbreak on the Star Princess cruise ship on March 11, affecting 153 individuals during its Caribbean voyage.
The ship, with 4,307 passengers and 1,561 crew, is scheduled to complete its trip on March 14.
The CDC confirmed that 104 passengers and 49 crew members showed symptoms, with stool samples testing positive for norovirus.
Princess Cruises implemented immediate sanitation measures and isolated affected individuals.
This outbreak follows a similar incident on Holland America Line’s MS Westerdam, where nearly 80 people contracted norovirus earlier in March.