Before COVID-19, the norovirus was the villain of the high seas, causing outbreaks of gastrointestinal distress onboard a limited number of ships — subsequently garnering bad press for the entire cruise industry. The initial COVID-19 outbreak aboard Diamond Princess in Japan at the onset of the pandemic seemed to exacerbate this point of view.
Read more: Cruise Lines Announce Suspensions, Credits, and Updated Policies
Before COVID-19, the norovirus was the villain of the high seas, causing outbreaks of gastrointestinal distress onboard a limited number of ships — subsequently garnering bad press for the entire cruise industry. The initial COVID-19 outbreak aboard Diamond Princess in Japan at the onset of the pandemic seemed to exacerbate this point of view.
Read more: Cruise Lines Announce Suspensions, Credits, and Updated Policies