CDC Drops 12-Hour Separation Mandate In Cruise Terminal Guidance

The CDC made a small but significant change in its latest guidelines for port-cruise line user agreements. Originally, CDC said terminal procedures must avoid congregating embarking and disembarking travellers and ensure they don't occupy the same enclosed or semi-enclosed areas within the same 12-hour period, while also ensuring that passengers from different ships don't occupy those areas in the same 12-hour period. In a new checklist for port and local health operators, CDC replaced the 'within the same 12-hour period' phrase in both references with 'to the extent practicable.' Baby steps.

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