Many people prefer to go out on cruise trips by ship, whether freely or Nile to spend a fun time, but with the spread of Corona virus, taking this type of trip has become a great danger and a good opportunity for the spread of the Corona virus among the members of the trip due to a lot of mixing between them, which is what really happened in the Italian ship that Thousands remained in detention because of the number of people living with the virus inside.
US Vice President Mike Pines also announced that nearly half of the 46 people who were tested positive for Corona virus on board the cruise ship Grand Princess docking off San Francisco, their results were positive, and the fate of more than 3,500 passengers and crew consisting of more than From 50 countries is not clear, according to the newspaper "The Guardian" British.
All these facts require strict precautionary measures when deciding to participate in a tourist trip in ships or boats and yachts, according to the CDC and recommended that all travelers reconsider the cruise ship trips, where passengers of cruise ships are exposed to an increased risk From the spread of infectious diseases from one person to another.
The CDC report stressed that travelers should reconsider cruise ship travel, and realize that due to the current state of public health, many countries have implemented strict screening measures to prevent the spread of the new Corona virus that causes COVID-19. This is a dynamic situation and ship passengers may be affected by travel restrictions that affect their routes or their ability to disembark or may be subject to quarantine measures implemented by local authorities.
What travelers can do to protect themselves?
1- Avoid contact with patients, as the elderly and travelers with basic health problems may be at risk of contracting an even more severe disease, such as the Corona virus.
2- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
3- Clean your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds at least, also after going to the bathroom or for example before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or bloating.
4 - If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60% -95% of alcohol.
5 - If you are on a cruise and feel fever, coughing or difficulty breathing within 14 days of your travel, you should avoid contact with others.
6 - Do not travel during illness.
Author: Steav