CDC tells cruise lines that ships could depart ports in July, reports sayCruise operators could begin sailing out of U.S. ports by mid-July, so long as the companies can verify that 98% of crew members and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC allows cruises to begin mid-July for fully vaccinated passengersCDC allows cruises to begin mid-July for fully vaccinated passengers.
Cruise ships may be back in business by mid-July.
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