Posted 2/26/2024, 2:33:00 PM
Mauritius Blocks Norwegian Cruise Ship With 3,000+ Over Cholera Outbreak Fears
- Norwegian cruise ship with over 3,000 people denied docking in Mauritius due to cholera outbreak fears
- 15 people isolated and samples taken for testing after developing mild stomach symptoms
- Officials want to avoid health risks, decision made to block ship from docking
- Recent cholera outbreaks in southern Africa have killed over 3,000 people since January 2023
- Over 2,000 passengers were scheduled to disembark in Mauritius, with over 2,000 new passengers set to board