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'+1,000 passengers'
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise ship
SUMMARY
A UK-operated cruise ship, Ambition, is holding over 1,000 passengers in France after 49 people reported gastrointestinal illness. Local health authorities confirmed three passengers are isolated in their cabins, while disembarkation has been suspended as a precaution.
Ambassador Cruise Line expressed condolences for the death of a 92-year-old man onboard, specifying no related symptoms were reported.
Currently, 1,187 guests and 514 crew members are aboard. Increased sanitation and health protocols have been implemented, and a medical team is assessing the situation. Test results are expected in six hours.
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