
Since departing from New Jersey to the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, at least 564 passengers and 47 crew aboard to experience symptoms of abdominal pain due to norovirus as reported by NBC , Monday ( 27/1 ) . The stomach diseases caused by viruses that can enter through contaminated food or water . This disease can affect all ages .
The luxury cruise ship carrying 1,165 passengers and crew 3:50 . The ship departed from Cape Liberty, New Jersey , and intend to stop in San Juan , Puerto Rico , St . And St. Thomas . Maarten .
Some passengers had recovered from his illness when a new ship sailed a few days . But the crew members said they felt failed to provide the holiday as expected passengers .
" We think the best thing to do now is to repatriate the passengers and disinfect the ship , " said the statement Carribean Cruise crew .
Officials have not confirmed the crew sick with diarrhea and vomiting suffered by passengers due to norovirus . The results of the investigation are expected to be announced mid-week .