The U.S. State Department has released new advice that U.S. Citizens should not travel by cruise ship due to increased risk of infection of COVID-19 (especially those with underlying conditions). In addition to this many countries have also implemented strict screening procedures and denied port entry rights to ships, preventing passengers from being able to disembark. COVID-19 is such an issue on the Diamond Princess cruise that in a lot of country tallies it’s listed as it’s own country (696 total cases and 7 deaths).
U.S. citizens, especially with underlying conditions, should not travel by cruise ship. #CDC notes increased risk of #COVID19 on cruises. Many countries have implemented screening procedures, denied port entry rights to ships and prevented disembarking. https://t.co/jh93gZTkpC pic.twitter.com/jI6S0UceVg
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 8, 2020
