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Norovirus outbreak sickens 115 on Caribbean Princess cruise ship

May 9, 2026

Summary

A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship sickened 115 passengers and 13 crew members during its April 28 to May 11 voyage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the outbreak on Thursday.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Public health authorities confirm cruise ship norovirus outbreak Left-leaning outlets prominently report on the norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, detailing that 115 passengers and 13 crew members were sickened. They highlight the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's involvement and the specific numbers affected during the two-week voyage.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 on Cruise Ship
  • 115 people sickened in norovirus outbreak on cruise ship: CDC

Right

  • CDC spells out next steps after Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship

Far right

  • CDC: Risk of Cruise Ship Hantavirus Spreading to U.S. Public Is 'Low'

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