Thousands of people on Princess Cruises' Grand Princess may have been exposed to coronavirus, and the cruise line is testing fewer than 100.
Thousands of people on Princess Cruises' Grand Princess may have been exposed to coronavirus after sailing with 62 passengers who company officials say had previously been on a voyage with a man who eventually died from the virus. Overnight, the cruise line announced a plan to test fewer than 100 people on board for coronavirus as some people aboard the ship reported symptoms of the virus.
Testing should be completed fairly quickly, given that the turnaround time for a test is about four hours, according Newsom. Story continuesThere is another former passenger in California from the ship's former voyage who has tested positive for coronavirus and is in"difficult condition," Newsom said Wednesday.
"For those guests who sailed with us on our previous voyage and may have been exposed, in an abundance of caution, the CDC requires you to remain in your stateroom until you have been contacted and cleared by our medical staff," the passengers were informed in the letter."A member of our medical team will be calling you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. this morning. You may order room service while you wait for the medical screening to be completed.
Princess Cruises' chief medical officer, Dr. Grant Tarling, sent a letter Wednesday to the current passengers of Grand Princess, some of whom were on the shipFeb. 11 through Feb. 21. The cruise line has canceled Grand Princess' next sailing to Hawaii, which was scheduled to depart on March 7. Passengers will receive a full refund, including shore excursions purchased through the cruise line. Air change fees and other unexpected expenses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All passengers will also be granted a cruise credit for future use equal to the cruise fair of the voyage.
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