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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 150 on Star Princess Cruise

3/17/2026

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The Star Princess outbreak sickened over 150 people (104 passengers, 49 crew) on March 11, as reported to the CDC.
Norovirus is spreading rapidly in Northern California, including San Francisco, Marin, and San Jose.
Dr. Monica Gandhi of the University of California, San Francisco says norovirus often spreads in crowded places with poor handwashing.
Traces of the virus have been detected in local wastewater treatment facilities.

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Story summary

The Star Princess outbreak sickened over 150 people (104 passengers, 49 crew) on March 11, as reported to the CDC.
Norovirus is spreading rapidly in Northern California, including San Francisco, Marin, and San Jose.
Dr. Monica Gandhi of the University of California, San Francisco says norovirus often spreads in crowded places with poor handwashing.
Traces of the virus have been detected in local wastewater treatment facilities.