CDC seeks public feedback before cruises can resume
The cruise industry ‘no sail’ order imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will only be lifted after feedback from the public.
Before the current order expires the CDC is requesting public input on a range of issues pertaining to the safe resumption of cruises from US ports.
It put out a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comments which will be accepted until 21 September.
The no sail order is set to expire on 30 September.
Any individual or organization can give feedback on any of 28 questions such as how can cruise lines prevent transmissions of Covid-19 during shore excursions and should they provide single-occupancy rooms with private bathrooms for crew members.
"This Request for Information seeks comments from the public that will be used to inform future public health guidance and preventative measures relating to travel on cruise ships," CDC spokesperson Caitlin Shockey told USA Today.
Cruise Lines International Association supports the move.
"We welcome the CDC’s request for information related to the eventual restart of cruise operations in the US and look forward to working together to determine the best path forward," it said.
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