Here are the measures cruise lines are taking to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and what passengers can do to stay healthy.
"When you have a lot people in a closed environment, whether it's a nursing home or an institution like a school or a cruise ship, it's more like an incubator," Claire Panosian, a professor emeritus in the division of infectious diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA,"People are in closer proximity and viruses can end up in the air and on surfaces that people touch.
Cruise ship companies across the world do their part to prevent norovirus, E.Coli, and other diseases by emphasizing hygiene on board -- for example, having hand sanitizer stations easily accessible in common areas and requiring staff members who handle food to wear gloves.
It also recommends getting your vaccinations up to date, avoiding food and drink from questionable sources while you are on shore excursions, and coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow instead of your hand. People with underlying conditions or who are recovering from illness should consider postponing their travel, as they are more susceptible to viruses. It's never a bad idea to consult your physician ahead of time.The air quality on cruise ships is so bad, it could harm your health, undercover report saysWhile many cruise lines offer their own insurance, third party vendors are generally a safer bet, as their sickness coverage may be more robust.
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