A Sailing Epidemic: The Unsettling Intersection of Travel and Illness The Ambition cruise ship, currently docked in Bordeaux, France, has become an unlikely hub for a gastroenteritis outbreak that's left over 1,000 passengers stranded.
This situation is undoubtedly distressing for those affected, but it also raises important questions about the intersection of travel and public health.
A closer examination reveals a disturbing trend: cruise ships have become incubators for outbreaks in recent years.