Disney Ship Hit by 2 Outbreaks Returns to Sea After Cleaning
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Disney Magic departed on a Caribbean cruise Saturday following a weeklong disinfection to stop a stomach virus that sickened hundreds on two earlier trips.
The Magic had been in dock since Disney canceled its Nov. 30 cruise. Crew members tried to clean every surface.
About 275 people developed a Norwalk-like virus on the Magic’s last cruise, as did about 120 on the previous.
Many passengers brought hand wipes and antibacterial sanitizers Saturday, including Sue Baker: “I’m going for my 15th wedding anniversary, so we were really hoping it wouldn’t be canceled.”
More than 1,000 passengers aboard ships from Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney have become sick in recent weeks.
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