Norovirus on cruise ship

A boat on a mini cruise – that is berthed in Scotland has had a deadly outbreak of a vomiting bug; one unlucky passenger has died whilst another 150 were last night ill. The vessel that has been hit with the norovirus is a British registered ship called the Macro Polo. Police have said the passenger that passed away had underlying health problems.

The ship is docked in Ester Ross at Invergordon while passengers receive treatment for the better known name of the winter vomiting bug.  All steps are being taken to ensure the safety of all concerned.

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