More than 150 passengers sickened by vomiting virus on cruise ship

A norovirus outbreak on the Star Princess cruise ship has left 153 individuals, including 104 passengers and 49 crew members, suffering from symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The outbreak was reported to the CDC on March 11 during a cruise around Central America and the Caribbean. The ship, which debuted five months ago, has returned to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while the CDC is conducting an environmental assessment to contain the outbreak.

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