It is true that there is an infection on board. It is norovirus, a contagious intestinal virus, says the ship's agent Remi Solberg from Arctic Guide Service Lofoten AS to iFinnmark.
The virus has spread quickly on board. On Tuesday, 50 people were infected, the day after around 200.
Norovirus, which causes winter vomiting disease, is sometimes called "cruise virus" as it spreads quickly in enclosed spaces, such as cruise ships. Virus particles can survive for days or even weeks.
Remi Solberg says that the ship's crew has done everything they can.
I have emptied both pharmacies in Leknes of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants. The shipping company has sent an extra doctor and a nurse here.
