seaman11 Posted December 5, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 10 covid cases detected on cruise ship returning to New Orleans https://www-wwltv-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.wwltv.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/10-covid-cases-detected-on-cruise-ship-returning-new-orleans/289-f2f46815-24cc-48fb-af3a-fc3a92372a2d?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16386798234712&_ct=1638679825420&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From %1%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwltv.com%2Farticle%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fcoronavirus%2F10-covid-cases-detected-on-cruise-ship-returning-new-orleans%2F289-f2f46815-24cc-48fb-af3a-fc3a92372a2d Edited December 5, 2021 by seaman11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYB! Posted December 5, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) https://www.wwltv.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/10-covid-cases-detected-on-cruise-ship-returning-new-orleans/289-f2f46815-24cc-48fb-af3a-fc3a92372a2d I just shortened the link and provided a title. 10 covid cases detected on cruise ship returning to New Orleans The cruise line said they are abiding by the quarantine and isolation protocols as more cases are identified on the ship Edited December 5, 2021 by WYB! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaman11 Posted December 5, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Oh man I hope they dont end up cancelling cruises temporarily. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abugarcia1 Posted December 5, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Looking forward to more information about this especially with the strong Covid requirements that NCL has in place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaman11 Posted December 5, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted December 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, abugarcia1 said: Looking forward to more information about this especially with the strong Covid requirements that NCL has in place. Im wondering if NO was relaxed a bit on the requirements or not. Im also hoping its handled well and doesnt end up bigger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrednole Posted December 5, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Has me a bit concerned too. Because you cannot fly home. We are on her in about 4 months. This is a big scare for us. I know odds are still very low, but there is a lot at stake if you are positive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted December 5, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2021 A covid outbreak on board a cruise ship is of course not what you would like to happen when cruising, BUT it is important to remember that it is NOT like the "cruise ship covid cases" from spring 2020, as now all passengers on NCL are vaccinated and therefore very unlikely to become seiously ill from covid. As NCL of course is following protocols regarding qarantine, isolation, etc hopefully this will not have a strong impact on future cruises (allthough the next cruise on the Breakaway may not go as planned). It is important to keep some optimism regarding the outcome instead of expecting "the worse scenario" from the beginning. But of course, try to be realistic as well. Feel very sorry for those who get their vacation plans on the Breakaway ruined because of this... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted December 5, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Am I out of the loop? Got back from the Gem last week and we didn't have disembarkation testing. Does everyone get tested at the end now? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted December 5, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said: Am I out of the loop? Got back from the Gem last week and we didn't have disembarkation testing. Does everyone get tested at the end now? If there is a covid outbreak on the ship. Read the headline. It will get you back in the loop. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted December 5, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2021 6 hours ago, seaman11 said: Im wondering if NO was relaxed a bit on the requirements or not. Im also hoping its handled well and doesnt end up bigger. New Orleans has the highest vax rate in Louisiana and some of the tightest covid restrictions in the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted December 5, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2021 53 minutes ago, Old & Retired said: If there is a covid outbreak on the ship. Read the headline. It will get you back in the loop. I understand the headlline. But why were these people tested? Were they feeling ill and showing symptons? If they were, there must be a lot more asymptomatic people onboard. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raitch Posted December 5, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said: I understand the headlline. But why were these people tested? Were they feeling ill and showing symptons? If they were, there must be a lot more asymptomatic people onboard. Thus why everyone is getting tested when they disembark. The results will be interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemoreroyals Posted December 5, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Not much info currently. The article from 8:19 last night is about it. Just watched local NOLA news . There report was basically a recap of the story reported yesterday. We did get an automated call on our cell phone around noon yesterday. "Important info from NCL: Embarkation for Breakaway tomorrow will be delayed. Please do not arrive prior to 12PM & add 2 hours to your selected embark time." Received at 12:47 yesterday. Our testing slot today is 9:30 -10AM. We are going to walk down to Marriot where we are supposed to get tested around 9am and see what we can find out. The message they sent us is very ambiguous and certain to lead to mass confusion among those of us hoping to embark on our cruise from NOLA today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted December 5, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Well.....hell! I can't see the ship getting turned around and underway for the next sailing any where near on schedule. Hope NCL Covid procedures prove me wrong. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredric22 Posted December 5, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said: I understand the headlline. But why were these people tested? Were they feeling ill and showing symptons? If they were, there must be a lot more asymptomatic people onboard. This is exactly why we need to stop testing vaccinated people with no symptoms. 14 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredric22 Posted December 5, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, roger001 said: Well.....hell! I can't see the ship getting turned around and underway for the next sailing any where near on schedule. Hope NCL Covid procedures prove me wrong. You realize ships have covid cases all the time, right? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted December 5, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I am a staying right next to pier. Covid testing will still start at 9am as scheduled for todays sailing 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted December 5, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) That's the issue. The ships don't really have the infrastructure to test 2500 people. They're used to testing, maybe, a couple hundred foreign travelers who require it. If the rules change, NCL will need to staff up in order to test and process all those pax the evening before disembarkation, otherwise there will be chaos. Edited December 5, 2021 by phillygwm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted December 5, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2021 While any number of COVID19 cases aboard ship are cause for concern, according to CDC data from 12/2/21, 23 cruise ships operating in U.S. waters including Norwegian Breakaway have at least 10 active cases onboard. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 5, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, MsTabbyKats said: Am I out of the loop? Got back from the Gem last week and we didn't have disembarkation testing. Does everyone get tested at the end now? Nope. Some passengers were feeling unwell and were tested. Close contacts are tested. 10 passengers and crew were positive. Royal had 6 passengers on a couple of cruises and didn’t miss a beat on the next cruises. This is why we should do more testing of vaccinated people. They feel “safe” while spreading the virus. Greater than 10 people are walking proof of this. Edited December 5, 2021 by BirdTravels 15 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewake Posted December 5, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Fredric22 said: This is exactly why we need to stop testing vaccinated people with no symptoms. Although most covid vaccines have a relatively high efficacy, they have never been touted as providing 100% protection. According to several studies - and as observed in real life - a vaccinated person has a chance (some studies estimate it to be about 14%) of contracting covid. And, since it does seem that asymptomatic people can spread covid, wouldn't it be beneficial to test those who are known to have been exposed to determine if they have contracted covid and be potential spreaders? For example, someone getting off the ship might be headed home to meet - or even live with - older relatives. Knowing if they had contracted covid would allow them to take precautions to protect their family members as well as others. My additional thinking is that NCL is working to avoid the negative publicity of "releasing" covid infected passengers into New Orleans. If no one else tests positive, NCL can assert that their protocols work. Edited December 5, 2021 by Bluewake 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare At Sea At Peace Posted December 5, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Well, this will be an interesting story to follow. How many tested positive on disembarkation? Level of symptoms? What were the protocols (car, hotel, air, etc.)? Impact on subsequent cruise embarkation? Those experiencing the above, please chime in when you can. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare At Sea At Peace Posted December 5, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) The New Orleans media. https://www.wdsu.com/article/ldh-10-covid-19-cases-detected-on-cruise-ship-approaching-new-orleans/38430507# https://www.wwltv.com/video/news/health/coronavirus/cruise-ship-with-covid-cases-arrives-in-new-orleans/289-7a15a36f-0a32-4532-8a83-ccce2dbfec2a Edited December 5, 2021 by At Sea At Peace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted December 5, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Yes, it would appear that NCL COVID19 protocols are going to get a detailed media examination on this case. We shall see. Edited December 5, 2021 by NavArch64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 5, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, phillygwm said: That's the issue. The ships don't really have the infrastructure to test 2500 people. They're used to testing, maybe, a couple hundred foreign travelers who require it. If the rules change, NCL will need to staff up in order to test and process all those pax the evening before disembarkation, otherwise there will be chaos. Basis of this claim? We sailed on an international cruise where 100% of the passengers were tested before disembarkation. They had 3 Eurofin nurses along with a few non-medical helpers managing reservations, checking people in and keeping people organized. Not a big deal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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