Cruising during the COVID-19 pandemic can be a dangerous proposition, and one of the major horrors that can occur during a voyage is a passenger or crew member testing positive for the virus. With cruise ships now sailing, it’s important to understand what would happen if someone got Covid on a cruise ship.
First and foremost, any passenger or crew member who tests positive for Covid-19 will be immediately quarantined in their cabin. Cruise lines have protocols in place to ensure that those who test positive remain isolated from those who have not been infected. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, medical personnel may board the ship to provide further care.
The other passengers and crew members will also be tested for Covid-19. Those who test negative will be allowed to continue with their voyage, while those who test positive will also be quarantined in their cabins. The cruise line will most likely arrange for them to disembark at the earliest opportunity.
The entire ship may also be placed under quarantine at the next port of call. This means that no one is allowed to disembark until all passengers and crew members have been tested and cleared by health officials. This could mean an extended stay at sea until everyone has been tested and cleared.
In addition, some ports are refusing entry to cruise ships out of fear that they may bring Covid-19 into their country. This means that if someone does get Covid on a cruise ship, it could mean an indefinite stay at sea until it is safe to dock somewhere else.
Conclusion
It’s clear that if someone gets Covid on a cruise ship, there are serious repercussions for all parties involved. The infected person would need to be quarantined in their cabin while health officials determine whether they need further medical care or not.
Other passengers and crew members would need to be tested as well, and depending on the port of call, the entire ship may even have to remain under quarantine until all tests come back negative. It’s important for anyone considering cruising during this time to weigh these risks carefully before embarking on their voyage.