Carnival Cruise (Copper Clad Laminate) Confirmed that “a few” passengers on board have been fully vaccinated cruise Has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID cases were reported on the Carnival Vista cruise ship from Galveston, Texas on Wednesday. KTRK, Reported by an ABC subsidiary in Houston, Texas.
Carnival said in a statement obtained by KTRK: “Our pre-established protocols for vaccinated guests and crew, testing, medical enhancement and contact tracing predict the possibility of positive cases, and they are designed to adapt to various situations. “We have identified and tested close contacts. Anyone who tests positive is in isolation.”
Infections are accompanied by updates Coronavirus disease The cruise policy for passengers now requires passengers to wear masks on board and undergo pre-cruise COVID testing, regardless of the vaccination status.
Carnival Cruises spokesperson told Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, NBC branch in Houston, regarding the new policy and confirmed COVID cases onboard Vista.
“Considering our concern for the health and safety of our guests and staff, we have made the decision to implement the mask policy very carefully. The voyage will continue as planned, and we are committed to continuing to provide our guests with a fun and safe holiday .”
Carnival said it will continue to operate a fully vaccinated cruise ship as defined by the CDC Vaccinated The crew and require their guests to wear mask In some of its indoor areas Cruise ship.
According to the cruise line website, Must wear masks in elevators and designated indoor entertainment areas, all retail stores and casinos, except when eating and drinking.
The new mask policy and pre-cruise COVID testing requirements for all vaccinated passengers will take effect on Saturday and will last until October 31 at the earliest.
Passengers who have been vaccinated need to show proof that the COVID-19 PCR or antigen test performed within three days after boarding of the cruise ship is negative before they can board the ship.
“These new requirements are implemented to protect our guests and crew on board and continue to provide confidence in our homeport and destination. We are doing our part to support their efforts to protect public health and safety,” President Christine Duffy Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement.
“We expect these requests to be temporary, and thank our guests for their cooperation. Our first month of guest operations received great enthusiasm and very positive guest feedback. We are committed to continuing with fun and safety. Our restart.”
Not vaccinated Passengers will continue to be required to undergo pre-cruise PCR COVID-19 testing, to be tested before boarding, and to be tested within 24 hours of disembarking from cruise ships that are five days or longer. Unvaccinated guests travelling from Florida or Texas must present proof of travel insurance.
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