United States: Several cases of Covid-19 detected on a cruise ship in New Orleans

Norwegian Breakaway arrived in New Orleans on December 4 with more than 3,200 passengers and crew on board, among whom ten cases of Covid-19 have been detected.

Here, the liner in New York in 2013. Getty Images via AFP - DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS

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In the United States, cases of Covid-19 have been detected on a cruise liner carrying thousands of people.

The first reports show ten people infected.

But it could quickly become more. 

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With our correspondent in New York

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The

happened on 4 December in New Orleans after a seven-day cruise.

On board, more than 3,200 passengers and crew, including ten cases of

have been detected. 

Upon arrival, health authorities carried out tests before letting the travelers go.

Anyone who would have tested positive was required to go straight home to isolate themselves.

Cruise line officials assured that the ten confirmed cases were all asymptomatic.

They also clarified that all passengers and crew were fully vaccinated. 

Strict procedures in place on cruise ships 

Departing on November 28, the

traveled to Honduras, Mexico and Belize.

And he must already leave for a new cruise.

The cruise industry was hit hard by the pandemic in 2020. Some ships had become clusters, including the

which had been quarantined off the coast of Japan.

More than 700 cases had been detected on board and the virus had claimed the lives of thirteen people.

Since the resumption

around the world, the authorities ensure that very strict procedures are in place.

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