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B.C.’s health minister urges people to avoid cruise ships, as start of Vancouver season nears
Angela Jung
Multi-skilled Journalist
Published Saturday, March 7, 2020 4:27PM PST
VANCOUVER -- Two cruise ships in separate parts of the world are under lockdown after dozens of passengers tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
During a press conference about the latest COVID-19 cases in B.C. on Saturday, Health Minister Adrian Dix did not mince words as he warned people who are undecided about taking a trip on a cruise. Of the six new cases announced Saturday, two had been passengers on an infected cruise ship.
"There are risks that can't fully be calculated right now," said Dix. "Those who are considering going on cruises, who have bought tickets on cruises, need to very seriously consider their position. If you're asking for my advice, I'd say: don’t go."...
B.C.’s health minister urges people to avoid cruise ships, as start of Vancouver season nears
Angela Jung
Multi-skilled Journalist
Published Saturday, March 7, 2020 4:27PM PST
VANCOUVER -- Two cruise ships in separate parts of the world are under lockdown after dozens of passengers tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
During a press conference about the latest COVID-19 cases in B.C. on Saturday, Health Minister Adrian Dix did not mince words as he warned people who are undecided about taking a trip on a cruise. Of the six new cases announced Saturday, two had been passengers on an infected cruise ship.
"There are risks that can't fully be calculated right now," said Dix. "Those who are considering going on cruises, who have bought tickets on cruises, need to very seriously consider their position. If you're asking for my advice, I'd say: don’t go."...