Norovirus Infects Cruise Ship Bound for L.A.
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More than 170 passengers and crew on a month-long cruise operated by Princess Cruises became ill with norovirus, according the Centers for Disease Control.
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The ship, called the Crown Princess, was originally to return to port in L.A. yesterday, but was delayed a day after stopping in Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands last week so a crew member could receive emergency treatment for a separate medical issue.
The ship will be disinfected in San Pedro this afternoon, said officials.
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