Cruise ships to ban recent China visitors – global industry body

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The Cruise Lines International Association says its members seek to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus on board cruise ships, where infections can spread rapidly. nCoV

CORONAVIRUS SCARE. The 'Costa Smeralda' cruise ship is docked in the Civitavecchia port in Italy on January 30, 2020, with more than 6,000 tourists on board. Photo by Filippo Monteforte/AFP

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany – Cruise lines worldwide will deny boarding to passengers and crew who have recently traveled to China, a global industry body said Monday, February 3, as fears grow overIn a statement, the Cruise Lines International Association said its members were taking extra precautions to prevent an outbreak of the virus on board"CLIA members have suspended crew movements from mainland China and will deny boarding to any individual, whether guest or crew, who has traveled...

CLIA represents some of the world's largest and best-known cruise lines, including TUI, AIDA, MSC, Costa, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruises. The cruise companies were also carrying out careful screening of passengers and crew before boarding, and changing itineraries where necessary, CLIA said."The cruise industry is one of the most well-equipped and experienced when it comes to managing and monitoring health conditions of passengers and crew," the statement said.

All ships are fitted with medical facilities and have medical professionals"available around the clock," it added. (READ:

 

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