Intense isolation and comprehensive sanitization measures have been imposed onboard the "Ruby Princess" cruise ship in San Francisco, following a norovirus outbreak that sickened over 100 passengers and 20 crew members.
The vessel, operated by Princess Cruises, was completing a 20-day round trip from San Francisco to Alaska, which ran from June 12 to July 2 and included a stop in British Columbia, Canada. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 125 passengers and 20 crew members experienced illness during the voyage, primarily suffering from symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.
In response, Princess Cruises confirmed that the number of cases significantly decreased after implementing enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols throughout the vessel, noting that remaining infections were limited. These immediate measures included isolating affected passengers and crew, collecting samples for testing, and coordinating closely with the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program. Officials have stated that the ship is currently undergoing a thorough cleaning and sanitization process before its next scheduled departure.
Norovirus is recognized by the CDC as the most common cause of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships, accounting for 17 out of 23 reported outbreaks on cruise vessels last year. This incident on the "Ruby Princess" follows closely on the heels of a similar outbreak just over a month prior on another Princess Cruises vessel, the "Caribbean Princess," where over 100 passengers and more than 12 crew members fell ill during a 14-day Eastern Caribbean voyage.
The "Ruby Princess" is a substantial vessel capable of accommodating 3,080 passengers and 1,200 crew members across its 19 decks, underscoring the scale of sanitation challenges in such environments.
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