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Story summary
- A norovirus outbreak affected over 150 individuals aboard the Star Princess during its Caribbean voyage from March 7 to March 14, 2023.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 104 passengers and 49 crew members fell ill, leading Princess Cruises to enhance cleaning protocols and isolate affected individuals.
- The outbreak was reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on March 11, 2023.
- The ship returned to Fort Lauderdale on March 14, 2023, underwent thorough cleaning, and departed for Princess Cays the same day.
- The CDC is conducting an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation to manage the situation.
