125 passengers and crew hit – Federal health authorities confirmed that over 120 individuals aboard the Princess Cruises vessel Ruby Princess, which arrived in San Francisco on Thursday, contracted a norovirus infection during its recent voyage. The ship, which embarked on a 20-day round-trip journey from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska, reported 102 passengers and 23 crew members as being impacted by the illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that the outbreak was identified and reported to them on Saturday, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus in confined spaces. While the exact timeline of symptoms varies among affected individuals, the CDC noted that not every person who tested positive was unwell at the same time as the ship’s arrival or departure.

Norovirus, a common cause of gastroenteritis, is renowned for its high transmissibility. Health officials emphasized that the virus spreads easily through contaminated food,…