Statementand Update - Extension of Coronavirus Health and Safety Measures

CLIA Statement and Update – Extension of Coronavirus Health and Safety Measures

Last updated February 7, 2020 – 3:00 PM CET – The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority and voice of the global cruise community, issues the following statement regarding the latest developments related to the 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the international cruise industry.
CLIA Statement and Update - Extension of Coronavirus Health and Safety Measures
“The safety and health of passengers and crew on cruise ships is CLIA and its cruise lines' number one priority, representing 90% of the international ocean-going cruise ship capacity.
Given the evolving nature of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak, and in accordance with the guidelines of international health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO), CLIA members have strengthened their health and safety protocols for passengers and crew who have recently traveled from or through China, including Hong Kong and Macau. These protocols, which reinforce the measures previously implemented since January 31, 2020, are effective as of today, February 7, 2020. In the event that a passenger or crew member needs to be denied boarding, the new protocols adopted today allow for informed, case-by-case decisions.
  • CLIA members must deny boarding to any person who has traveled from or transited through China via airport, including Hong Kong and Macau, during the previous 14 days.
  • CLIA members must deny boarding to any person who in the previous 14 days has had close contact with or assisted any person suspected of having, diagnosed with, or under health surveillance for possible exposure to Coronavirus.
  • CLIA members must conduct the necessary pre-boarding tests to implement the measures adopted today. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of Coronavirus will be subject to appropriate medical testing and will receive initial medical assistance.

In coordination with cruise lines, international health professional organizations, and regulatory bodies, CLIA and its members will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and modify the measures taken as necessary, always prioritizing the health and safety of passengers and crew. It is important to note that the cruise industry is one of the best equipped and most experienced in managing and monitoring the health conditions of passengers and crew on board, with prevention and response protocols for outbreaks of contagious diseases activated year-round. Furthermore, its ships must be equipped with medical facilities and have medical personnel on board available 24/7 to provide preliminary medical care in case of illness and prevent contagion

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