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NewsThe GuardianJuly 3, 2026United States

Norovirus outbreak reported on Princess Cruises ship

Over 120 passengers and crew members aboard a Princess Cruises ship have fallen ill with suspected norovirus. The vessel is currently docked in San Francisco for cleaning following the third such outbreak for the company this year.

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Why It Matters

The CDC is monitoring a health outbreak involving 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members, which has resulted in the vessel being taken out of service for disinfection.

Key Facts

  • More than 100 passengers and approximately 23 crew members fell ill with suspected norovirus.
  • The outbreak occurred on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
  • The ship departed San Francisco on 12 June and was scheduled to return on 2 July.
  • The vessel carried a total of 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew members.
  • This incident marks the third norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises vessel this year.
  • The CDC defines an outbreak as 3% or more of passengers falling ill.
  • The ship is currently docked in San Francisco for disinfecting.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPrincess Cruises“The cruise line operating the vessel where the outbreak occurred.”locationSan Francisco“The port where the ship is docked for cleaning.”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“The federal agency tracking the outbreak and reporting the statistics.”otherRuby Princess“The specific cruise ship affected by the outbreak.”