Virus Found on ‘Cruise to Nowhere’

A cruise ship is in quarantine after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. The captain announced the situation, and Royal Caribbean is conducting contact tracing among the 2000 passengers. Passengers are confined to their cabins, receiving meals from the crew. The ship is docked at the Marina Crew Center, but there is no clarity on when disembarkation will occur. The origin of the infection is unknown, and it could have been contracted before boarding or on the ship.

What was the initial response after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19?

• The ship continued its journey as planned.

• The infected passenger and their contacts were isolated.

• All passengers were immediately allowed to disembark.

• The ship was redirected to a different port.

What is the current status of the contact tracing process?

• It revealed multiple new cases on board.

• It is ongoing with no clear timeline for completion.

• It was abandoned due to lack of resources.

• It has been completed successfully.

How are passengers being provided with food during the quarantine?

• They have to cook their own meals.

• Passengers can order food from local restaurants.

• Crew members deliver meals to their cabins.

• They are allowed to visit the buffet.

What is the current location of the ship?

• It has returned to its original port.

• It is docked at the Marina Crew Center.

• It is anchored near a deserted island.

• It is still at sea.

What is the main concern regarding the source of the COVID-19 infection?

• The effectiveness of the ship's cleaning protocols.

• The availability of medical supplies on board.

• Whether the virus was contracted before or after boarding.

• If the virus can spread through the ship's ventilation system.