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Covid cases including Omicron discovered on NCL ship
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship recorded at least 17 passengers and crew members positive with Covid-19 as it docked in New Orleans at the weekend.
At least one crew members is suspected to have the Omicron variant, the Louisiana Department of Health said.
The ship departed out of New Orleans on November 28 and made calls in Belize, Honduras and Mexico.
NCL confirmed a ‘handful of Covid-19 cases among guests and crew’ in a statement.
All passengers were tested for Covid-19 before disembarking the ship.
"Any guests who have tested positive for Covid-19 will travel by personal vehicle to their personal residence or self-isolate in accommodations provided by the company," it said.
The Norwegian Breakaway has since departed on its next cruise. The line said no cases have shown symptoms of the virus.
More than 3,200 people were aboard the ship.
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