Quarantine at Sea: Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises Questions about Public Health Protocols A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has left over 1,000 passengers and crew members stranded on a UK operated cruise ship in France.
The incident is a stark reminder of the risks associated with close living quarters and shared facilities.
The Ambition cruise ship, which set sail from Belfast on May 8th, reported cases of gastrointestinal illness after passengers boarded in Liverpool on May 9th.