Suspected Norovirus outbreak hits P&O Iona cruise ship, passengers say situation chaotic. Some travellers said the situation was chaotic, with people getting sick suddenly and vomiting in public areas. Over 5,000 passengers and 1,800 crew members on board, though exact number of those affected remains unclear. P&o Cruises has assured affected passengers that full refunds will be provided for any missed shore excursions due to illness. The company also refuted claims of medication shortages, stating, \”Medication is readily available through our onboard medical centre, and an emergency support number is available 24 hours a day\” The cruise line further emphasised its adherence to health protocols, explaining, “Gastrointestinal-related illnesses are very common in the UK and are predominantly spread by person-to-person transmission in environments such as hotels, schools, and restaurants.” The cruise is scheduled to return to Southampton soon, and travellers are hoping for better management of onboard health crises in the future.
