The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for all cruise ships. “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea as well as communities surrounding U.S. cruise ship points of entry,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield. “The measures we are taking today to stop the spread … [Read more...] about CDC Announces Modifications and Extension of No Sail Order for All Cruise Ships
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Viking To Temporarily Suspend Cruise Operations Until May 1, 2020
Chairman Torstein Hagen Announced Decision in Letter to Guests Viking (www.viking.com) today announced it will temporarily suspend river and ocean cruise operations until May 1, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 situation. The announcement was made today in a video and a letter sent from Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen to currently booked guests; both the video and … [Read more...] about Viking To Temporarily Suspend Cruise Operations Until May 1, 2020
Updates from Passengers Phil and Gay Courter on the Diamond Princess Quarantine
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 09, 2020 - Phil and Gay Courter are in their fourth day of quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess and are continuing to request removal of all passengers to appropriate facilities or allow medical evacuation. The Diamond Princess is the site of the largest outbreak of the novel coronavirus outside of China (with 70 cases reported as of Sunday … [Read more...] about Updates from Passengers Phil and Gay Courter on the Diamond Princess Quarantine