Norovirus: Scores sickened on Norwegian Gem

Federal health officials reported today on a norovirus outbreak onboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem 10-day voyage. 135 of the nearly 4,000 passengers and crew on the Norwegian Gem experienced symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea and specimens collected and tested onboard using a norovirus rapid test were positive for the contagious virus. In response to the outbreak, Norwegian Cruise Line ["]