Mauritius Halts Norwegian Cruise Ship Over Health Concerns

Mauritius has denied a Norwegian cruise ship permission to dock at the capital Port Louis over fears of a potential cholera outbreak on board, with at least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn in isolation over suspected illness. The decision was made to avoid health risks, and samples were taken for testing. Passengers developed mild symptoms of a stomach illness during a trip to South Africa, and there have been cholera outbreaks in southern Africa. The ship arrived in Mauritius with 2,184 passengers and 1,026 crew members, and those disembarking or joining the cruise will now do so on 27 February.