EU Releases Guidelines for Return to Cruising during Covid

[mnocket]

4 hours ago, Porky55 said:

So ...... how do the EU Guidelines or even CDC apply if a vaccine becomes available??  Thoughts? 🤔

  Probably depends on how effective the vaccine is and what percentage of the population gets vaccinated.

[arabrab]

I wonder if proof of vaccination might be required?

[Porky55]

22 minutes ago, arabrab said:

I wonder if proof of vaccination might be required?

Would think that this would be a great idea

[c-boy]

33 minutes ago, arabrab said:

I wonder if proof of vaccination might be required?

that might be a sticking point on medical information act aka HIPAA and a wind fall for document counterfeiters  

Edited July 5, 2020 by c-boy

[npcl]

14 minutes ago, c-boy said:

that might be a sticking point on medical information act aka HIPAA and a wind fall for document counterfeiters  

not really because the certificate would only be produced by the medical professional if the patient requested the documentation.  

 

There is nothing in HIPPA prevents a cruise line requiring a valid proof of vaccination. patient doesn't want to release records, no cruise.

Edited July 5, 2020 by npcl

[caribill]

1 hour ago, c-boy said:

that might be a sticking point on medical information act aka HIPAA and a wind fall for document counterfeiters  

 

The proof of a yellow fever vaccination has been required for years by some countries. No proof = no entry.

[PrincessLuver]

6 hours ago, npcl said:

not really because the certificate would only be produced by the medical professional if the patient requested the documentation.  

 

There is nothing in HIPPA prevents a cruise line requiring a valid proof of vaccination. patient doesn't want to release records, no cruise.

 

We have been on two Princess cruises where if you did not have proof of Yellow Fever shot you were not allowed to board....also one Carnival on a sail around South America.....

[cruising deacon]

after 40+ cruises, looks like cruising is over for us.   Thank goodness we also enjoy other forms of vacations.

[Doubt It]

2 hours ago, cruising deacon said:

after 40+ cruises, looks like cruising is over for us.   Thank goodness we also enjoy other forms of vacations.

 

Indeed cruising deacon.

 

Will not spend thousands of after tax $ to show up at a departure point (for cruise, land tour etc) to get kicked to the curb and have to absorb losses based on frankly can be dubious testing methods, finicky staff etc and other changeable and can be random adjustments and standards.

 

The cruise budget is now spent on a fabulous new SUV, new house landscaping and other meaningful things that provide 365 day a year benefits.

 

 

 

 

[iancal]

Really, why would anyone want a counterfeit vaccination document.  Why would anyone want to travel to a country where a certain disease is prevalent without taking the precaution of a vaccination.   

 

Cannot imagine anyone travelling anywhere without the basics...Hep A, B, C, tetanus, measles, smallpox, etc.

 

We have a vaccination document that we take with us when going to certain countries.  Simply a little yellow booklet that has a record of our vaccinations.  Some countries require it from time to time.  We take it with us when we go the travel medical clinic or to a physician/pharmacy for some time of vaccination.  DW has had hers for years since her first days as an RN.  It was a requirement.

 

I do not understand what the big fuss is about his.  It seems like basic common sense to easily protect yourself.

Edited July 5, 2020 by iancal

[RocketMan275]

1 hour ago, iancal said:

Really, why would anyone want a counterfeit vaccination document.  Why would anyone want to travel to a country where a certain disease is prevalent without taking the precaution of a vaccination.   

 

Cannot imagine anyone travelling anywhere without the basics...Hep A, B, C, tetanus, measles, smallpox, etc.

 

We have a vaccination document that we take with us when going to certain countries.  Simply a little yellow booklet that has a record of our vaccinations.  Some countries require it from time to time.  We take it with us when we go the travel medical clinic or to a physician/pharmacy for some time of vaccination.  DW has had hers for years since her first days as an RN.  It was a requirement.

 

I do not understand what the big fuss is about his.  It seems like basic common sense to easily protect yourself.

The anti-vaxxer crowd is hard to understand but they are out there.

Then there are those who do not get a passport to save money.  I'm sure the counterfeit will be cheaper than the vaccines.

[figment_nh]

2 hours ago, iancal said:

 

 

I do not understand what the big fuss is about his.  It seems like basic common sense to easily protect yourself.

Just like the common sense of wearing masks.. so I guess we see where common sense is in the USA is at the moment.

[Namvvet68]

On 7/2/2020 at 9:22 AM, Cruise Raider said:

Wow!  Some of this sounds like a total improvement to me.  However, I just don't know how the cruise lines will survive this, as they would have to limit capacity to about 25% - 50% to keep within the confines of all these restrictions.  I just don't see any sailings opening back up until there is a vaccine (if that ever happens) or this bug dies out on it's own.  

 

I scanned through the document but missed the 25%-50% restriction on capacity. Where does it have that section?

[caribill]

3 hours ago, iancal said:

Really, why would anyone want a counterfeit vaccination document.  Why would anyone want to travel to a country where a certain disease is prevalent without taking the precaution of a vaccination.   

 

 

 

From the  country's viewpoint, the vaccination is not to prevent you from catching the virus when you visit. It is to prevent you from bringing the virus into the country.

 

Same as when the yellow fever vaccine is required.

[d9704011]

1 hour ago, caribill said:

 

From the  country's viewpoint, the vaccination is not to prevent you from catching the virus when you visit. It is to prevent you from bringing the virus into the country.

 

Same as when the yellow fever vaccine is required.

Not exactly.  Here is what the WHO has to say on the matter:

Yellow fever vaccination is carried out for two different purposes:
1. To prevent the international spread of the disease by protecting countries from the risk of importing or spreading the yellow fever virus. These are requirements established by the country.

2. To protect individual travellers who may be exposed to yellow fever infection.
The risk of yellow fever transmission depends on the presence of the virus in the country in humans, mosquitoes or animals.

[Cruise Raider]

2 hours ago, Namvvet68 said:

I scanned through the document but missed the 25%-50% restriction on capacity. Where does it have that section?

As you probably know, it doesn’t say this ... but it’s only reasonable to assume their capacity would need to be reduced in order to abide by the restrictions.  It probably will be a moot point, though.  The virus will most likely have to be under control, via treatment, a vaccine or herd immunity before ships will be able to set sail agin.  

[HaveWeMetYet]

6 hours ago, figment_nh said:

Just like the common sense of wearing masks.. so I guess we see where common sense is in the USA is at the moment.

Looks like people are voting with their nose, mouths, and feet in London when it comes to mask and social distancing this weekend.

 

Look in the lower right of the picture. I bet the guy with the cap and the girl in the yellow top engaged in some negative social distancing not to long after this photo was taken.

[npcl]

52 minutes ago, HaveWeMetYet said:

Looks like people are voting with their nose, mouths, and feet in London when it comes to mask and social distancing this weekend.

 

Look in the lower right of the picture. I bet the guy with the cap and the girl in the yellow top engaged in some negative social distancing not to long after this photo was taken.

Would not be surprised if the UK ends up in the same situation as the US in a couple of weeks.

[AF-1]

npcl;  you are correct;  the UK has spiked up in cases over the weekend

[AF-1]

So my question for EU or US based cruising.  For someone who has asthma prior to Covid19;  they still have breathing problems; so why would they now be barred or told to get off ship for symptoms which they may seem similar to covid19?  Do you think a note from their doctor would clear up any issues?

[wowzz]

25 minutes ago, AF-1 said:

npcl;  you are correct;  the UK has spiked up in cases over the weekend

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/#category=regions&map=rate

Not sure where you got the information from regarding a spike?

[AF-1]

It is on the local news here in the United States.  So maybe it's fake news;  but this is what they are telling people here

[wowzz]

1 hour ago, AF-1 said:

It is on the local news here in the United States.  So maybe it's fake news;  but this is what they are telling people here

No national spike, but local lock down in Leicester due to issues with the local clothing factories.  

[npcl]

2 hours ago, AF-1 said:

npcl;  you are correct;  the UK has spiked up in cases over the weekend

the impact from opening thr pubs will not be seen for 3 to 4 weeks.

[HaveWeMetYet]

59 minutes ago, npcl said:

the impact from opening thr pubs will not be seen for 3 to 4 weeks.