Graham Tutthill
A cruise ship is undergoing a thorough clean and disinfection at Dover today (Tuesday, January 5) after more than 350 passengers and crew were taken ill during a Christmas and New Year cruise.
Fred Olsen's Balmoral was at the port for the start of a 106-night world cruise.
A total of 342 passengers and nine crew were taken ill with the Norovirus, or winter vomiting virus, on board the ship.
"Any outbreak of gastro infection on board our ships is taken very seriously by the company," said Mike Rodwell, managing director of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
"As a result the ship is undergoing a thorough cleansing and disinfecting programme before departing on its next cruise.
"Specialist companies have been taken on to work alongside the company's own staff to handle these programmes."
From
www.kentonline.co.uk