Norovirus suspected on Eurowings flight from Rhodes, three hospitalized
Three passengers got sick on an Eurowings flight from Greece on October 18. About three more showed symptoms.
Eurowings flight EW9631 from Rhodes to Düsseldorf had a suspected norovirus outbreak on October 18. Several passengers became ill mid-flight, with about three confirmed sick and about three others showing symptoms.
The cabin crew asked for priority landing. Düsseldorf airport started its emergency response plan.
Medics in hazmat suits got on to help sick passengers. Three were taken to the hospital as a safety measure.
Norovirus spreads easily and causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Rhodes has had a norovirus outbreak since July.
The flight carried 212 passengers and seven crew members. All other passengers went home as normal.
- 3
- Confirmed ill passengers
- About 3
- Additional symptoms
- 212 passengers, 7 crew
- Total aboard
- July
- Rhodes outbreak start
Why it mattersDisease outbreaks on international flights show how contagious illness spreads fast across borders. This affects travelers and places worldwide.
AustraliaAustralian travelers on Greek island routes should be aware of norovirus circulation, and the incident shows how airports and airlines respond to illness emergencies.
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