Federal agencies are telling Americans to avoid cruise ships altogether amid the coronavirus outbreak. 'U.S. citizens, especially with underlying conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,' the State Department said.
The Grand Princess, with at least 21 coronavirus cases on board, is scheduled to dock at the Port of Oakland on Monday. U.S. agencies are highlighting the risks of traveling on cruise ships as the country reports more COVID-19 cases.The Grand Princess, with at least 21 coronavirus cases on board, is scheduled to dock at the Port of Oakland on Monday. U.S. agencies are highlighting the risks of traveling on cruise ships as the country reports more COVID-19 cases.
As health officials prepare to take infected people off a cruise ship in Oakland, Calif., federal agencies are telling Americans to avoid cruise ships altogether.
When 2,422 passengers finally get off the ship, a small number will go to hospitals for urgent care. The remainder will be divided into several groups, depending on where they're from. In addition to Americans, more than 50 nationalities are represented on board, according to Princess Cruise Lines.
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