More than 1,700 people were confined Wednesday aboard a cruise ship in Bordeaux, southwestern France, after a passenger died and dozens of others developed symptoms linked to a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak, French broadcaster TF1 reported.
Health authorities said around 50 passengers showed symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis, while tests are underway to determine whether norovirus is involved.
The ship, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, is carrying 1,233 passengers, mainly British and Irish nationals, along with 514 crew members.
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