The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people not to travel on cruise ships because of a surge of COVID-19 cases aboard the ships. The chance of getting COVID-19 in the close quarters of a cruise ship are very high, the CDC said.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people not to travel on cruise ships because of a surge of COVID-19 cases aboard the ships.
“Even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants,” the CDC said in itsThe chance of getting COVID-19 in the close quarters of a cruise ship are very high, the CDC said. If a traveler opts to go on a cruise anyway, the CDC recommends getting tested one to three days before their trip and three to five days afterwards, even if the person has no symptoms.
People on cruises should wear masks covering their nose and mouth while in shared spaces, stay 6 feet from others, wash hands often and avoid people who are sick. Passengers who experience illness should stay in their cabin and notify the medical center on the ship immediately.Upon return, those who aren’t fully vaccinated should quarantine for five days.Several cruise ships have reported outbreaks, with the CDC investigating or observing about 88 vessels, and some vessels being denied permission to disembark in some locations, the Associated Press reported.
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