Brazil to probe cruise companies over COVID outbreaks

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Brazil to probe cruise companies over COVID outbreaks
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Brazilian health authorities said Sunday they would investigate reports of cruise liners violating COVID-19 protocols, after outbreaks hit three ships plying the coast.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil —

Brazil allowed cruises to resume in November, but ordered companies to implement strict protocols against COVID-19, including testing passengers and quarantining them in case of infection. Anvisa said 26 passengers and two crew had tested positive from the MSC Preziosa, a 333-meter ship that was cruising off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.Infected individuals and those who came into contact with them were ordered into isolation, Anvisa said.

 

Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités



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