The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extended their Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), with some minor changes.
The CDC said the cruise industry has a unique opportunity to monitor, detect, and respond to any cases of COVID-19.
“As a result, CLIA-member ocean-going cruise ships are sailing today with some of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation of any industry,” the CDC said in their response, detailing the most major change to the new order. “In addition, the economic impact of the cruise industry reaches every U.S. state, helping to support nearly 450,000 American jobs and reigniting local economies in places like Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, New York, and many other states that benefit from a vibrant cruise industry. These accomplishments are the result of ongoing dialogue and collaboration with the Biden Administration, as well as our members’ strong commitment to making cruise a model for responsible travel.”
There is only one cruise ship operator that is not foreign-flagged, and the CDC believes they are operating under safe guidelines — but are still allowed to follow the CSO voluntarily.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) thanked the CDC and Biden Administration.
“The changes to the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), announced today, show that the Biden Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize the cruise industry’s successful resumption of operations,” CLIA said in a statement. “We look forward to demonstrating the industry’s continued leadership in this final phase of the CSO, and to carrying out a smooth transition when the Order comes to an end on 15 January 2022.”
The Temporary Extension & Modification of the order will be in effect after the current order expires on on Nov. 1 and will remain in effect until Jan. 15, 2022 or until the Secretary of Health & Human Services or CDC director rescinds or modifies it.
The statement added, “Cruise industry protocols are unique in their approach to monitor, detect, and respond to potential cases of COVID-19. As a result, CLIA-member ocean-going cruise ships are sailing today with some of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation of any industry. In addition, the economic impact of the cruise industry reaches every U.S. state, helping to support nearly 450,000 American jobs and reigniting local economies in places like Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, New York, and many other states that benefit from a vibrant cruise industry. These accomplishments are the result of ongoing dialogue and collaboration with the Biden Administration, as well as our members’ strong commitment to making cruise a model for responsible travel.”
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