FL Governor and Vaccine Proof - Thoughts?

[Jan115]

Florida Governor DeSantis signed a bill which prohibits businesses from asking for proof of vaccine from its patrons. Yet he is demanding that the CDC - which will require guests and crew to be vaccinated -  should allow cruise ships to sail from Florida ASAP.

What are your thoughts?

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/05/05/florida-governor-doesnt-think-cruise-lines-need-ability-require-vaccine-proof-passengers

[AndiD]

I know that I, at least at the outset, will not cruise unless a vaccine is required, so I would not sail out of a Florida port if they are allowed to bypass that.  We need to give the cruises the best possible chance of getting started again without a Covid crisis, otherwise they will end up shut down for who knows how long!

 

[Jan115]

I totally agree, Andi. And where did the CDC get the 98% for crew and 95% guest mandatory vaccine percentages? Why not 100%?

[AndiD]

27 minutes ago, Jan115 said:

I totally agree, Andi. And where did the CDC get the 98% for crew and 95% guest mandatory vaccine percentages? Why not 100%?

Unless they are allowing a small percentage for medical contraindications to being vaccinated, but I would think that would only affect about 1% of either population so yes, I think they should both at least be 99% of crew and guests!

 

[Jan115]

You could be right, Andi, and in the case of guests perhaps they are discounting kids too young for vaccination but allowed to cruise with testing? Just a guess.