A Norwegian Cruise Line Holding (NYSE:NCLH) ship, Norwegian Dawn, was denied permission to dock in Mauritius due to concerns about a potential cholera outbreak. The ship had over 2,000 passengers and a crew of more than 1,000 people and was on a 12-day voyage from Cape Town, South Africa, to Port Louis.
A spokesperson for NCLH stated that some passengers onboard the ship suffered mild symptoms of a stomach-related illness. Mauritius Ports Authority stated that samples were taken from at least 15 passengers and were placed in isolation due to their health status.
The Ports Authority added that since the results of these passengers would only be available after 48 hours, it was delaying new passengers from boarding the ship. For its part, the cruise line assured that it follows strict health protocols and sanitation measures.
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