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Second outbreak of illness
The 'Ruby Princess' reported a second outbreak of an illness causing acute gastroenteritis among crew and passengers, according to an email sent to Haines borough employees. The ship docked on July 6 at 11 a.m. in Haines. On July 5 at 10 a.m., six crew members and one passenger were isolating. Holland America was disinfecting areas more frequently because of the outbreak. The ship departed from San Francisco on July 2 and stopped in Sitka on July 5, before setting sail for Haines. It was scheduled to visit Tracy Arm, Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, before returing to San Francisco. This was the second consecutive trip in which 'Ruby Princess' passengers and crew fell ill and the third time a ship with passengers and crew with active outbreaks has visited Haines this year.
145 norovirus cases reported
Strict isolation and cleaning measures have been implemented aboard the 'Ruby Princess' in San Francisco, after 145 norovirus cases were detected among passengers and crew members. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on July 3, that 125 passengers and 20 crew members experienced gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting, during a 20-day cruise from San Francisco to Alaska. The cruise line stated has implemented enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols, which have reduced the number of cases, so that the remaining infections were now limited. The measures implemented included isolating infected individuals, conducting laboratory tests, and carrying out a complete disinfection of the ship in coordination with relevant health authorities, in preparation for the resumption of cruises.
Norovirus outbreak on cruise to Alaska and Canada
More than 120 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak aboard the 'Ruby Princess', marking the cruise line’s third this year. Among the 3,032 guests sailing on the 'Ruby Princess', 102 reported being ill, along with 23 crew members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their main symptoms were diarrhea and vomiting. The health agency listed the impacted voyage dates as June 12, 2026, through July 2. The ship was sailing an Alaska and Canada voyage round-trip from San Francisco. In response to the outbreak, the cruise line enacted heightened cleaning and disinfection measures and isolated sick passengers and employees, along with other steps.
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