Democrats Call for CDC to Place Temporary Halt on Passenger Cruises
Two U.S. Democrats asked Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield to resume its no-sail order on passenger cruises on Friday after a small COVID-19 outbreak on a Caribbean cruise ship.
Individuals on several cruise ships tested positive for COVID-19 during the beginning stages of the pandemic, causing some ships to be placed into quarantine. In March, the CDC ordered passenger cruise lines to cease operating in order to help mitigate the worldwide spread of the virus.
That order was modified in October to allow a phased reopening of the cruise line industry. The November cruise by the Sea Dream I was the first one to sail after the no-sail order had been lifted. After reports that passengers aboard the ship had tested positive for coronavirus, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal and California Representative Doris Matsui sent a letter to Redfield asking for a pause on cruise operations.
"As COVID-19 cases skyrocket across the country, it is unconscionable for the CDC to move forward on a plan to resume operations given the ongoing risks," the Friday letter said. "While we appreciate the difficult economic situation cruise line operators face and the desire of many cruising enthusiasts to restore a sense of normalcy, the CDC must always put health and safety first to prevent further spread of this deadly virus and save lives."
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