Four fully vaccinated passengers and two unvaccinated minors ride Royal Caribbean (RCL) The cruise ship “Ocean Adventure” departing from Nassau, Bahamas tested positive on Sunday Coronavirus disease
According to Royal Caribbean, three of the vaccinated passengers had no symptoms, another had mild symptoms, and none of the minors had symptoms. CNNThe four vaccinated passengers did not travel together, but the minors were on the same side.
All six passengers are U.S. citizens, USA Today Report.
The cruise company said in a statement obtained by CNN, “The guests were immediately quarantined, their direct tour group and all close contacts were traced and all tested negative.”
Royal Caribbean said the six passengers and their direct tour group will disembark in Freeport, Bahamas on Friday, where they will return home “by private transportation.” According to “USA Today” reports, passengers do not need to pay any fees.
Passenger’s COVID infection It was discovered during routine testing as part of the return procedure required by the cruise line.
According to a report by USA Today, when the ship docked in Freeport, not all passengers on the ship were notified of a positive COVID case, and many passengers had already disembarked there for shore excursions. Once the passenger returns for departure, the captain will give a notice.
According to the news media, the cruise ship “Adventures at Sea” will travel to the private islands of Royal Caribbean, Cocoa Island in Cozumel, Mexico, and Grand Bahama during a 7-day voyage, and will disembark from Nassau on Saturday. .
The cruise ship will continue to operate normally without isolation. It has 1,182 passengers and 900 crew members.
Royal Caribbean requires all passengers 16 years and older to receive a full vaccination and test negative for COVID before boarding. All its crew members have also been vaccinated against the virus.
Children under 12 are not eligible COVID vaccine in This time, three COVID tests are required, according to Royal Caribbean requirements.
According to the company’s website, there is no need to wear masks for vaccinated passengers on board. However, people who have not been vaccinated must wear masks indoors, especially when eating and drinking.
This is not the first time Royal Caribbean has tested positive for COVID-19 with passengers on its ship since it resumed navigation during the pandemic.
Two passengers under the age of 16 Those who were not vaccinated tested positive on the voyage to the Bahamas in late June. In another incident in June, Two passengers boarded a cruise ship to St. Maarten Although he was fully vaccinated, he was still infected with COVID.
As of 2:07 pm EST on Friday, Royal Caribbean’s share price was $76.87, down $3.15, or 3.94%.
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