MAURITIUS: Mauritius has denied a Norwegian cruise ship permission to dock at the capital Port Louis over fears of a potential cholera outbreak on board.
At least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn have been in isolation over suspected illness.
Mauritian authorities said the decision to block the ship was “taken in order to avoid any health risks”.
Samples were taken for testing yesterday, with results expected to be known tomorrow.
The passengers developed mild symptoms of a stomach illness during a trip to South Africa, a representative of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said.
A Dutch passenger on board told BN DeStem they were told there could be a cholera outbreak on board by the captain.
There have been cholera outbreaks in southern Africa over the last few months, with Zambia being hardest hit.
