US CDC investigating nearly 70 cruise ships hit by Covid-19 cases

28 December, 2021, 01:20 pm

Last modified: 28 December, 2021, 01:22 pm

US CDC investigating nearly 70 cruise ships hit by Covid-19 cases

The CDC said Covid-19 cases on 68 ships had met its threshold for an investigation

28 December, 2021, 01:20 pm

Last modified: 28 December, 2021, 01:22 pm

Photo: Kindpng.com

Photo: Kindpng.com

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday it was investigating nearly 70 cruise ships after reports of Covid-19 cases on board, as the Omicron variant upended holiday travel over the Christmas weekend.

The CDC said Covid-19 cases on 68 ships had met its threshold for an investigation.

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