More than 100 passengers and approximately 23 crew members on the Ruby Princess cruise ship have reported symptoms consistent with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This incident marks the third outbreak for Princess Cruises in 2026. The ship, which departed from San Francisco on June 12 for a voyage to Alaska and Canada, had a total of 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members on board. The CDC defines an outbreak as occurring when 3% or more of passengers report illness.
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Over 100 passengers on Ruby Princess cruise ship report suspected norovirus illness
The Ruby Princess cruise ship has reported over 100 cases of suspected norovirus among passengers and crew, as confirmed by the CDC. This outbreak is the third for Princess Cruises this year, with the ship currently docked in San Francisco for disinfection.
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Over 100 passengers on Ruby Princess cruise ship report suspected norovirus illness