Universal mask wearing, physical distancing, Covid-19 testing and increasing fresh air into ventilation systems could allow cruising in the US to return before the end of 2020
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Cruising out of US ports is currently banned through a No Sail Order from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until at least October 31. Cumulative CDC data from March 1 through July 10, 2020 showed a total of 2,973 Covid-19 or Covid-like illness cases on cruise ships, in addition to 34 deaths. Eighty percent of ships within US jurisdiction were affected during the time frame, according to the data.Testing will be the starting point for the new cruising normal, with all guests tested prior to embarkation with additional temperature checks throughout the voyage.
Carnival's Donald said there could be modifications to some cabins, to create additional isolation rooms, but there would be"no fundamental reconstruction of the ships or anything." "The health and safety protocols are put in place for the benefit of every single person," MSC Cruises representative Luca Biondolillo
As for when US cruising could realistically resume, CLIA suggests the end of 2020 has not been ruled out.
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