
"Outbreak Strikes Holland America Ship on 35-Day Cruise"
A gastro outbreak has affected passengers and crew aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Koningsdam during its 35-day Pacific Ocean cruise, with 98 out of 2,522 guests and 12 out of 961 crew members experiencing symptoms of Norovirus infection. The CDC has reported the outbreak and measures, including increased cleaning and disinfection, have been implemented. Despite the outbreak, the impact on the voyage has been minimal, and the ship is scheduled to return to San Diego on March 24, 2024.
