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Cruise ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
By Alex Baker at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23 crewmembers.
Key takeaway The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23 crewmembers.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23 crewmembers.
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