Even as Covid-19 sickened passengers, the Costa Luminosa was slow to act to prevent infections, despite two previous serious outbreaks on its parent company’s ships.
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What Travelers Need to Know About Cruises and Coronavirus
Despite the government warnings, cruise lines are continuing with sailings. How can passengers navigate the confusion?
Travel and the Coronavirus: Answers to Your Top Questions
Contemplating travel right now is confusing. Here is advice from experts on how to navigate the changing landscape.
In Egypt, Tourists Torn Between Ancient Temples and Coronavirus Tests
Egyptian officials insist that it’s safe to visit. But on Monday, tourists in the ancient city of Luxor were confined to their hotels as doctors tested for the virus.
C.D.C. and State Department Say to Avoid Cruises: What Travelers Need to Know
Despite the government warnings, cruise lines are continuing with sailings. How can passengers navigate the confusion?
U.S. Health Experts Say Stricter Measures Are Required to Limit Coronavirus’s Spread
With more than 500 cases in almost three dozen states, officials worry that containment efforts aren’t enough.
U.S. Health Experts Say Stricter Measures Are Required to Limit Coronavirus’s Spread
With more than 500 cases in almost three dozen states, officials worry that containment efforts aren’t enough.
Failures on the Diamond Princess Shadow Another Cruise Ship Outbreak
An alert about a coronavirus infection sat in an unmonitored inbox. A cruise doctor saw “no point” in disinfecting the ship. And Japan disregarded medical guidelines to contain an outbreak.
Coronavirus Cases Surge in U.S. and Europe
Congress approved an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to fight the virus, but officials in several countries say the virus will keep spreading fast for some time.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Countries Intensify Efforts to Halt Outbreaks
A cruise ship is held off the California coast as the state declares an emergency. A sense of crisis builds as new cases are detected across the United States and around the globe.