WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Saturday, advised against cruise ship travels, as the risk of COVID-19 on liners is very high.
“For most travellers, cruise ship travel is voluntary and should be rescheduled for a future date,” the CDC said.
The agency raised its warning to Level 4 from Level 3, citing “very high” risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships. It also advised liner passengers, to get tested three to four days after the travel and stay at home for seven days, even with negative test results.
In Mar, CDC issued a no-sail order, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the agency came up with a framework for a phased resumption of liner operations. Every ship must be certified by the CDC before travellers can board.
According to the CDC, from Mar 1 to Sept 28, there were “a total of 3,689 confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases, on cruise ships, and 412 deaths.”
