haha, good one
[h=1]Cruise line association says all passengers, crew will need COVID-19 tests before boarding[/h][h=2]The new testing rule is 'effective immediately worldwide,' said a CLIA The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 50-plus member cruise lines have agreed to administer pre-boarding COVID-19 tests for all passengers and crew on ships carrying over 250 people.[/h]CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, which represents 95%
of the world’s cruise capacity, announced the news on Tuesday"CLIA ocean cruise line members worldwide have agreed to conduct 100% testing of passengers and crew on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 or more persons — with a negative test required for any embarkation,” a spokesperson said in a statement shared to social media. “This is a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way.
"We see testing as an important initial step to a multi-layered approach that we believe validates the industry's commitment to making health, safety and the well-being of the passengers, the crew and the communities we visit our top priority,” the announcement concluded.
The CLIA, which counts powerhouse cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC as members, did not disclose whether seafarers would be subject to PCR or rapid testing before boarding, and the timeline for testing — and proving proof of a negative test — before setting sail.
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 50-plus member cruise lines have agreed to test all passengers and crew on ships carrying over 250 people for COVID-19 before sailing. (iStock)
of the world’s cruise capacity, announced the news on Tuesday"CLIA ocean cruise line members worldwide have agreed to conduct 100% testing of passengers and crew on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 or more persons — with a negative test required for any embarkation,” a spokesperson said in a statement shared to social media. “This is a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way.
"We see testing as an important initial step to a multi-layered approach that we believe validates the industry's commitment to making health, safety and the well-being of the passengers, the crew and the communities we visit our top priority,” the announcement concluded.
The CLIA, which counts powerhouse cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC as members, did not disclose whether seafarers would be subject to PCR or rapid testing before boarding, and the timeline for testing — and proving proof of a negative test — before setting sail.
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 50-plus member cruise lines have agreed to test all passengers and crew on ships carrying over 250 people for COVID-19 before sailing. (iStock)
Cruise line association says all passengers, crew will need COVID-19 tests before boarding
The new testing rule is 'effective immediately worldwide,' said a CLIA The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 50-plus member cruise lines have agreed to administer pre-boarding COVID-19 tests for all passengers and crew on ships carrying over 250 people.
CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, which represents 95%
of the world’s cruise capacity, announced the news on Tuesday"CLIA ocean cruise line members worldwide have agreed to conduct 100% testing of passengers and crew on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 or more persons — with a negative test required for any embarkation,” a spokesperson said in a statement shared to social media. “This is a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way.
"We see testing as an important initial step to a multi-layered approach that we believe validates the industry's commitment to making health, safety and the well-being of the passengers, the crew and the communities we visit our top priority,” the announcement concluded.
The CLIA, which counts powerhouse cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC as members, did not disclose whether seafarers would be subject to PCR or rapid testing before boarding, and the timeline for testing — and proving proof of a negative test — before setting sail.
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 50-plus member cruise lines have agreed to test all passengers and crew on ships carrying over 250 people for COVID-19 before sailing. (iStock)
Great move.
My RCL stock likes it.
