Swine flu fears hit second cruise ship - with 2,750 passengers on board - in the Caribbean
By Jo Tweedy
Last updated at 1:47 PM on 14th May 2009
Days after it was confirmed that there had been two cases of swine flu on a cruise ship sailing around Alaska, a new liner in the Caribbean has been hit by fears the virus could infect passengers on board, after a crew member fell ill.
Passengers on board the Carnival Victory cruise ship in Barbados faced lengthy delays disembarking the ship after an employee showed symptoms of swine flu...
Holidaymakers on Carnival Victory, a 102,000-tonne ship that can carry 2,758 passengers, were screened as the ship docked in Barbados after a female employee became unwell.
After showing flu-like symptoms, the woman was placed in isolation.
Although it is unknown whether she has contracted the H1N1 virus, authorities in Barbados insisted all passengers were checked for symptoms via a questionnaire.
By Jo Tweedy
Last updated at 1:47 PM on 14th May 2009
Days after it was confirmed that there had been two cases of swine flu on a cruise ship sailing around Alaska, a new liner in the Caribbean has been hit by fears the virus could infect passengers on board, after a crew member fell ill.
Passengers on board the Carnival Victory cruise ship in Barbados faced lengthy delays disembarking the ship after an employee showed symptoms of swine flu...
Holidaymakers on Carnival Victory, a 102,000-tonne ship that can carry 2,758 passengers, were screened as the ship docked in Barbados after a female employee became unwell.
After showing flu-like symptoms, the woman was placed in isolation.
Although it is unknown whether she has contracted the H1N1 virus, authorities in Barbados insisted all passengers were checked for symptoms via a questionnaire.
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