A cruise ship carrying about 800 passengers infected with the novel coronavirus docked to disembark in Sydney on Nov. 12, with Australia’s Home Affairs Minister assuring the public that there are “protocols in place” to contain the situation.
The Majestic Princess cruise ship docked in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales (NSW), carrying 3,300 passengers and 1,000 crew, of which 800 on board have tested positive for the virus, cruise operator Carnival Australia told reporters.
All staff and passengers 12 years and older were “fully vaccinated,” according to state governments requirements for cruising. Passengers also must have returned a negative PCR test within 48 hours before boarding and a negative RAT test. Crew undergo regular testing….