Numerous individuals stuck on Norwegian Dawn cruise liner affected by suspected cholera outbreak.
hit by strong winds and rough seas, causing it to list heavily and prompting a large-scale evacuation
A ship from Norway carrying more than 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew members encountered severe weather conditions, causing it to tilt and leading to a significant evacuation process.given permission
On Tuesday, the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship was able to anchor in Mauritius even though initial concerns of a cholera outbreak had caused the ship to be denied entry. The Port of Mauritius reported that 15 individuals on board were quarantined and their samples were collected for testing on Sunday. According to Reuters, the test results were received on Tuesday.
According to a report from BBC News, individuals on the vessel experienced minor gastrointestinal issues after spending a few days in South Africa in mid-February.
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The port authority of Mauritius has stated that the well-being of passengers and the country is their top priority. In order to prevent any potential health hazards, officials have chosen to halt the ship’s entry.
some of the most fatal illnesses in the world.
According to Reuters, the Norwegian Dawn currently has 2,184 passengers and 1,026 crew members. It is estimated that around 2,000 passengers have already completed their journey and left the ship in Port Louis, with 2,279 new passengers expected to board.
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