Canada's chief public health officer warning public to reconsider going on a cruise.

[thermal]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-cruise-grand-princess-1.5489320

 

My mom is scheduled to go on a Princess cruise to the Caribbean in two weeks.  She's 73 years old with significant health issues.  My dad and her are really struggling to decide what to do.  Two weeks ago, they were pretty certain they wanted to go.  Now everything seems much more high-risk. 

[bluesea321]

2 minutes ago, thermal said:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-cruise-grand-princess-1.5489320

 

My mom is scheduled to go on a Princess cruise to the Caribbean in two weeks.  She's 73 years old with significant health issues.  My dad and her are really struggling to decide what to do.  Two weeks ago, they were pretty certain they wanted to go.  Now everything seems much more high-risk. 

 

If I were them I would not go.  And the US may be doing the same as Canada.  We'll see what transpires after today's meeting between Pence and the cruise lines.

 

Vice President Pence warns against cruising ahead of meeting with executives in Florida

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article240958896.html

 

[BrennerM]

19 minutes ago, thermal said:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-cruise-grand-princess-1.5489320

 

My mom is scheduled to go on a Princess cruise to the Caribbean in two weeks.  She's 73 years old with significant health issues.  My dad and her are really struggling to decide what to do.  Two weeks ago, they were pretty certain they wanted to go.  Now everything seems much more high-risk. 

Princess is giving them a pretty easy out now that they can get future cruise credit even if they didn’t have insurance.

[dog]

1 minute ago, BrennerM said:

Princess is giving them a pretty easy out now that they can get future cruise credit even if they didn’t have insurance.

Yep.  I suggest cancel. 

[susancruzs]

Someone older (my age) with health issues, as someone stated Princess giving people a chance to opt out, I would not risk it.  In this case, I would cancel.

[Justalone]

1 hour ago, thermal said:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coronavirus-cruise-grand-princess-1.5489320

 

My mom is scheduled to go on a Princess cruise to the Caribbean in two weeks.  She's 73 years old with significant health issues.  My dad and her are really struggling to decide what to do.  Two weeks ago, they were pretty certain they wanted to go.  Now everything seems much more high-risk. 

She is definitely in the high risk group.  And your dad?  His risk?  See CDC website.   Highly recommend that  you consult with your mom and dad’s  Dr.   

Me,  I would cancel.   Cruising for me is non-essential travel.   I can wait until a Covid-19 vaccine is developed, tested. and safe for the public.   Could be as long as 12-24 months.  Until then, I’ll take more car trips, and staycations.

Edited March 7, 2020 by Justalone