British passengers on a cruise ship have been forced to quarantine after an elderly passenger died amid a suspected norovirus outbreak. More than 50 people have reported symptoms of the highly contagious virus on board the vessel, which is currently docked in Bordeaux.
Quarantine in Bordeaux
Over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the Ambassador Cruise Line ship, known as the Ambition, have been confined following the death of a 90-year-old passenger, health officials have confirmed. The first signs of symptoms among passengers were recorded on May 11, according to Bordeaux officials.
Symptoms and Response
About 50 individuals have shown symptoms of norovirus, a form of gastroenteritis that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Health authorities are working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. The ship remains docked as investigations continue.
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