Norwegian Dawn: Mauritius says cruise ship can dock after cholera scare - BBC News

The passengers developed gastroenteritis after visiting South Africa - not cholera, authorities say.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Some of the passengers fell sick during a voyage to South AfricaDanai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsMauritius has given a Norwegian cruise ship the all clear to dock at the capital Port Louis after finding no evidence of cholera onboard.

At least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn were in isolation with a stomach illness and authorities feared it was cholera.

The director of Mauritius Ministry of Health confirmed the passengers had gastroenteritis, not cholera.

Dr Bhooshun Ori said the passengers have now "fully recovered".

Mauritian authorities had initially blocked the ship "to avoid any health risks".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68401264

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