An outbreak on board the National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship has left a dozen people suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on June 1.
The ship was carrying 66 passengers and 24 crew members during the voyage that ran from May 26 to May 31. The CDC said nine passengers and three crew members reported symptoms, predominantly vomiting and diarrhea.
The U.S.-flag cruise ship, operated by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, is currently sailing near Alaska, according to Vessel Finder.
In response to the outbreak, the CDC said that Lindblad Expeditions has ramped up cleaning and disinfection procedures aboard the ship and isolated sick passengers and crew members….