The Fiji Health Ministry is reporting Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas has been the site of 51 cases of norovirus, which prompted health officials to quarantine the cruise ship as it was docked at Suva Wharf.
The ship, which has 2300 passengers and 870 crew, took measures immediately to combat the virus as soon as the crew received reports of cases.
Affected passengers have been isolated and no one is allowed to enter the quarantined area on the ship except the medical response team.
According to Doctor Joe Koroivueta, Rhapsody of the Seas will leave for Noumea, New Caledonia tonight.
Norovirus causes symptoms such as symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. It's spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, and by touching contaminated surfaces. It's important for every cruise passenger on every cruise ship to take steps to avoid getting norovirus.
