On Thursday, the United States, citing a pandemic that “continues to spread rapidly around the world without treatment or vaccination,” extended its cruise ban until early fall.
The no-sail order, first implemented on April 9, was updated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which said that because the disease saw its highest number of infections in a single day in Everyone on July 12, now is the time to ensure that cruises from the American shores do not operate.
The CDC said in its updated order that from March 1 to July 10, COVID-19 on cruises claimed 34 lives. She said 80 percent of cruises in the US jurisdiction were affected by the virus during that time.
The last order not to sail was in force until July 24. This is valid until September 30.
“Cruise operators should not board any new passenger or crew,” states the last order.
The International Association of Cruise Lines extended its voluntary suspension of operations for member carriers until September 15.
In a statement Thursday, the association said: “CLIA and its member lines remain aligned with CDC in our commitment to public health and safety.”
He expressed the hope that the security protocols will eventually lead to the “safe resumption of cruise operations worldwide,” which the organization said would generate more than 1 million jobs worldwide and generate $ 150 billion in activity. economic.
Canada, Australia and much of the Caribbean also have similar restrictions during the fall, the CDC said.
In March, two of the first and largest coronavirus outbreaks occurred aboard two cruise ships, the Diamond Princess in Japan and the Grand Princess in California.
