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3 Hospitalized: Suspected Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Panic On Eurowings Flight
The aircraft was back in service the following morning.
Three people were hospitalized after an illness outbreak onboard a Eurowings Airbus A321-200 arriving at Düsseldorf Airport from Rhodes, Greece, on Sunday evening. Authorities prepared for a mass casualty response as the suspected norovirus event prompted an urgent medical evaluation.
Eurowings is investigating the incident while treating those affected. The airline has not confirmed the cause of the illness, but current suspicions point to a norovirus outbreak on the aircraft.
The affected passengers received medical treatment as the situation developed at Düsseldorf Airport. Details about injuries or the exact number of those ill were not provided beyond the three hospitalizations.
The aircraft returned to service the following morning after the incident, with operations resuming as normal. No further information about the broader impact on flight schedules or passenger consequences was disclosed.