A Norwegian cruise ship has been blocked from docking in Mauritius attributable to “potential health risks” after passengers reported feeling unwell.
Samples have been taken from about 15 folks being stored in isolation on board the Norwegian Dawn.
The authorities mentioned the ship had been stopped from docking on the capital of Port Louis on the weekend over well being and security issues.
Officials confirmed there are 2,184 passengers and 1,026 crew on board.
In an announcement, the Mauritius Ports Authority mentioned: “The determination to not enable the cruise ship entry to the marina was taken with the intention to keep away from any well being dangers.
“The health and safety of passengers as well as that of the country as a whole are of the utmost to the authorities.”
The authority didn’t affirm particulars about the kind of sickness being managed on board the vessel, however hoped to have outcomes inside 48 hours.
A spokesperson for the Norwegian Cruise Line, which has its headquarters within the US, mentioned it was in the course of the ship’s journey to South Africa on 13 February when some passengers reported experiencing delicate signs of a stomach-related sickness.
The ship’s administration had been working with Mauritian authorities to ensure precautions have been in place and everybody on board was protected, the spokesperson mentioned.
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About 2,000 folks had been attributable to disembark at Port Louis after finishing their cruise – one other 2,279 new passengers had been anticipated to board the ship, the port authority mentioned.
“Passengers who were due to board the Norwegian Dawn and begin their cruise from Mauritius today will not be able to do so due to potential health risks,” it added.
Those who have been disembarking or becoming a member of the cruise will now accomplish that on Tuesday, the Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson mentioned.
Source: information.sky.com”