Passengers Held on Cruise Ship in France Amid Gastroenteritis Cases
More than 1,000 passengers remain on board a UK-operated cruise ship docked in France after 49 individuals became ill with gastroenteritis.
Local authorities in Bordeaux reported that three passengers on the Ambition cruise ship have been isolated in their cabins, while the remaining passengers are not permitted to disembark at the port.
Officials clarified that there is "no reason" to associate this outbreak with a hantavirus incident occurring on a different cruise ship.
Response from Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambassador Cruise Line issued a statement to the BBC, noting that "a number of guests and crew onboard Ambition have displayed or are displaying symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness."
"A number of guests and crew onboard Ambition have displayed or are displaying symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness." - Ambassador Cruise Line
The company confirmed that enhanced sanitation and prevention protocols have been implemented throughout the vessel, "in line with established public health procedures following the initial reports of illness."
As of 11:00 BST on Wednesday, 48 passengers and one crew member were exhibiting symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness.
Ship Details and Itinerary
The Ambition currently carries 1,187 guests and 514 crew members, according to the operator.
The cruise departed from Belfast on 8 May and proceeded to Liverpool the following day.
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