France: More than 1,700 people confined on a cruise ship in Bordeaux due to a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak
"Initial tests on board ruled out the presence of norovirus"
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French authorities have temporarily prevented 1,233 passengers and 514 crew from leaving a British cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after nearly 50 suspected gastroenteritis cases were reported on board. https://t.co/fcreM9hHs5
#BREAKING: More than 1,700 people are confined on a ship in Bordeaux, France, after a death possibly related to gastroenteritis, according to health authorities.
As many as 1,700 passengers are being held on board a cruise ship in southwest France, after dozens of cases of possible gastroenteritis on board. https://t.co/DH7giP6AFi
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually from a virus (like norovirus), bacteria, or parasites. Common symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and sometimes fever. It's highly contagious and often spreads fast in close quarters like cruise ships. Hydration is key for recovery.