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Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship
- Nearly 80 people aboard the Holland America Westerdam fell ill with suspected norovirus during the Hong Kong call.
- Hong Kong CHP boarded the ship and carried out testing and health measures after reports of illness.
- The ship had calls at ports including Yokohama, Busan, and Shanghai before illness was identified.
- Authorities confirmed some patients tested positive for norovirus in stool samples.
- Holland America described the cases as mostly mild and quickly resolving.
- Passengers and crew began disembarking after authorities deemed hygiene conditions satisfactory.
- The CHP advised enhanced hygiene to safeguard health during cross-border cruise travel.
- A previous Holland America norovirus outbreak on another ship was noted in reporting.
- The ship departed Hong Kong for the Philippines after cleaning and disinfection.
- Hong Kong health officials coordinated with the ship operator on infection control measures.
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