After hantavirus, now norovirus? How a gut bug forced a France cruise ship into lockdown

May 14, 2026 - 12:30
After hantavirus, now norovirus? How a gut bug forced a France cruise ship into lockdown

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French authorities have eased restrictions on the cruise ship Ambition after confirming a viral gastrointestinal outbreak, not hantavirus, sickened dozens. Around 80 passengers and crew experienced symptoms, with no severe cases reported. A passenger's death was attributed to a heart attack, unrelated to the illness. The ship, carrying over 1,700 people, was temporarily restricted as a precaution.

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