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Double vision as vomiting bug back


A suspected stomach virus has hit a Royal Caribbean cruiseship in Brazil for the second time in two weeks.

At least 47 passengers on the 78,000–gt Vision of the Seas (built 1998) were struck by vomiting and diarrhea on 12 March at Santos.

It was under quarantine in early March after 310 people came down with gastroenteritis at Buzios.

More cleaning will be carried out on board.

Published: 08:20 GMT, 15 Mar 10 | updated: 10:03 GMT, 18 Mar 10
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