Cruise Ship on Lockdown Over Stomach Bug Outbreak in France A stomach bug outbreak has struck a cruise ship in French waters, leaving passengers and crew members stranded at sea.
The incident is the latest in a string of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks affecting ships traveling to popular tourist destinations. What's Causing the Outbreak?
According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), the suspected cause of the stomach bug outbreak on the cruise ship is a norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads quickly through close contact and contaminated surfaces.