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Over a dozen COVID cases were found on a cruise ship that just docked in New Orleans

At least 17 people on board the Norwegian Breakaway tested positive for COVID-19, including one probable case of the omicron variant. The cruise line said that all confirmed cases are asymptomatic.

At least 17 people have tested positive for COVID-19 — including one probable case of the omicron variant — on a cruise ship that disembarked in New Orleans over the weekend.

Norwegian Cruise Lines confirmed 10 cases among its. The cruise line confirmed that it had identified a "handful" of cases onboard the Norwegian Breakaway, and said all of them are asymptomatic.

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