Proof minimum staff quarantine should be 21 days

[GICNJC]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/28/crew-first-post-lockdown-greek-cruise-contract-coronavirus-maltese

 

They followed existing EU guidelines.  

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4 hours ago, Miaminice said:

Update: 
The captain just announced that all on-board PCR tests done so far turned out negative. So there is a discrepancy between the on-board PCR tests and the tests done in Heraklion.

 

So for now we are continuing our journey to Athens, where we will arrive at 5:30 am tomorrow morning. Local authorities will then board the ship and test the crewmembers again for confirmation.

 

The captain and obviously the on-board medical team seem confident that this was a false alarm. So they already made plans for an overnight in Athens since excursions tomorrow will not be possible before we are cleared. 

The very low cruising speed on this itinerary allows for an extra day without problem.

 

As soon as we know more we will let you know.

This person is actually on the ship and posting a "live from" thread on the Celebrity board. 

[cruisingxpert]

I have been following their blog about their cruise on Mein Schiff including everything done before boarding.

Very interesting read and enjoying the vicarious thrill of going on a cruise.

[ORV]

8 hours ago, Miaminice said:

Breaking news – positive update

 

All of the 12 tests done by the on-board PCR machine turned out to be negative by last night already. This morning Greek authorities tested again and confirmed the negative results. So all of this was a false alarm. 

 

Our cruise is to continue almost as planned. With the exception, that we are doing a sea day in port today and all of the excursions are postponed until tomorrow.

It was very interesting to see the news coverage all over the world. Very sensational - up to a point that we wondered if they’re talking about another ship than ours. We really wonder if even half of the media will correct their reports.

 

Anyway this is the news we received not even five minutes ago. 

 

We wonder, if they’re going to use the laboratory in Heraklion again... 😉😂

For those not following up. 

[Shawnino]

Oh my.

What passes for "proof" these days...