The new Omicron strain is the latest sign of the COVID's hold on the cruise line industry.
An additional four ships are being monitored due to reported COVID infections, though case numbers are below the agency's threshold to start an investigation — cases reported in more than 0.10% of passengers or a single crew member in the previous seven days.The Cruise Lines International Association and our members ...
"Many of our members have announced additional measures in response to the Omicron variant, including strengthening testing, masking and other requirements, as well as encouraging booster vaccine doses for those eligible—and some cruise lines are requiring an additional test at embarkation," she added.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new numbers from the CDC and comment from the Cruise Lines International Association.
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