Bill&Karen Posted October 17, 2014 #251 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So, would you be ok with going on a cruise next week? On the Magic? And being assigned the cabin used to quarantine the health care worker exposed to Ebola? Yes to all three. In a NY minute. So anyone hold such a reservation, feel free to pm me. BTW, no one actually knows whether or not that individual was exposed to the virus, so your post is a) inaccurate and b) how rumors and disinformation spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszpira Posted October 17, 2014 #252 Share Posted October 17, 2014 It's pure hysteria. On Facebook people are freaking out as well... 2 people out of 318 million does not a pandemic make. There is a difference between caution and hysteria... sadly many don't understand that. I have a bigger fear of the flu, e-coli, enterovirus, noro, etc.: 250,000 people (that's a conservative estimate) die EACH year from the flu, but people still don't get flu shots. 10,000 people have died in the 40 years we have had knowledge of Ebola and the now the world needs to be on lockdown because 1 of those people has died in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted October 17, 2014 #253 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) "Let he who is without sin , cast the first stone. John 8:7Who among us hasn't left the house to go to work, to the store or visit friends when we have a cold, a slight fever , a cough or been around someone else who was sick such as our kids. :rolleyes: I can't believe how much people are bashing these employees. They had a stressful week at work and then they have mini vacations planned for the week or so after so they take them. They didn't have a fever when they left so they went on their planned vacation. You know how we love our cruises. ." OMG, people, this is not a cold we're talking about! It's a killing machine. You can die in a few days if you contract it! If there was a snowball's chances in Hell I could potentially spread this disease to my family or friends, there is also no way in Hell I would subject them nor anyone on a cruise with me to it. Yes, I would have canceled...but that's just me, apparently I am in the minority.:cool: And I get flu shots every year, my doctor makes me. And 10,000 is a little too many in my opinion. We have just been very lucky here so far.............. Edited October 17, 2014 by BecciBoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted October 17, 2014 #254 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I stand corrected. :)(I don't get the internet packages, I assumed media blackout was standard cruise mentality.) No need to look on the internet. The ship shows CNN and a couple of US TV stations newscasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard & Philip Posted October 17, 2014 #255 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Supposed to be docking in Cozumel at 10am according to what Carnival is saying.....will be interesting if they are allowed to dock. So far magic is not there on the webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberjaw070596 Posted October 17, 2014 #256 Share Posted October 17, 2014 250,000 people (that's a conservative estimate) die EACH year from the flu, but people still don't get flu shots. 10,000 people have died in the 40 years we have had knowledge of Ebola and the now the world needs to be on lockdown because 1 of those people has died in the US. There is a BIG difference between the flu and Ebola!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travler27 Posted October 17, 2014 #257 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Which part of my question is inaccurate? Are you saying nobody was quarantined on the Magic? Edited October 17, 2014 by travler27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion103 Posted October 17, 2014 #258 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Does anyone know the ships intinary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.capitan Posted October 17, 2014 #259 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Much ado about nothing. I can already hear the passengers screaming for compensation. Is CNN showing footage of the Triumph, again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszpira Posted October 17, 2014 #260 Share Posted October 17, 2014 There is a BIG difference between the flu and Ebola!! Yes and the difference is that 25 times more people are going to die from the flu this year than have EVER died from Ebola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted October 17, 2014 #261 Share Posted October 17, 2014 If you are that scared then you will probably not enjoy your cruise. For your sanity you and your family should probably stay home and relax. You can always cruise again when this Ebola crisis passes. I doubt you will get your money back even if you have insurance. But what is more important the money or your family's well being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard & Philip Posted October 17, 2014 #262 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Does anyone know the ships intinary Supposed to be docking in Cozumel at 10am and leaving at 6pm according to what Carnival is saying.....will be interesting if they are allowed to dock. So far magic is not there on the webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgresko Posted October 17, 2014 #263 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I would be more worried about the crew as well, staff is from all over the world, and contracts start and stop all the time, A worker could go home to there country for a month break, then get back on the ship, 20 days later start showing signs of illness. Same thing goes for WDW, where they like to have staff from around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann1bell Posted October 17, 2014 #264 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Fear and hysteria aside, who wants to be stuck on a ship that is not allowed to dock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted October 17, 2014 #265 Share Posted October 17, 2014 With NO MEDICAL EXPERTISE WHATSOEVER.......Yep If that is true then maybe this really is a hoax? I don't think it is but why no medical experience? They could have hired me for that matter.... Oh wait I use logic. Forget it Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.capitan Posted October 17, 2014 #266 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'll pay for the name change fee to me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield saint Posted October 17, 2014 #267 Share Posted October 17, 2014 http://www.vox.com/2014/10/17/6988377/threats-to-americans-ranked-ebola-isis-russia-furniture Here is a link for you to check so you can see how little there is to worry about. Please go on your cruise enjoy it and have a good time. Live today for the next may never come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberjaw070596 Posted October 17, 2014 #268 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Yes and the difference is that 25 times more people are going to die from the flu this year than have EVER died from Ebola. You must have a crystal ball to be able to look into the future to make such a claim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted October 17, 2014 #269 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So much mis-information and conflicting reports/stories! It will be interesting to know the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPandora Posted October 17, 2014 #270 Share Posted October 17, 2014 All because idiots can't use their common sense and STAY HOME. Just like the dumb one who took a plane to Cleveland the day before symptoms started. If I was a worker in that hospital I would stay home out of courtesy for OTHERS. I just can't with these stupid people!!!! ^^^THIS!!!^^^ :confused: We just got off the NCL Gem on 9/27 and I said to my husband "I think we should take a break for a bit." I don't know, just don't understand people's thinking and non-consideration for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted October 17, 2014 #271 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Fear and hysteria aside, who wants to be stuck on a ship that is not allowed to dock! I love sea days and if they want to make me live on the ship forever, then I'm OK with that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron1974 Posted October 17, 2014 #272 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I don't understand the snarkiness and sarcasm here. I am booked on two cruises with Disney and Carnival. If I have to cancel, I will. NCL Breakaway Weekend 1/14 NCL Gem CTN 11/13 Disney Dream 8/2013 NCL Jewel 2 day CTN 1/2013 NCL Gem CTN 1/2012 Carnival Sensation Bahamas 3/12 Disney Magic NYC CTN 8/12 NCL Gem CTN 2/11 NCL Gem Bahamas 11/10 NCL Gem CTN 1/10 Carnival Sensation Bahamas 5 /09 NCL Spirit CTN 10/07 Carnival Fascination Bahamas 11/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin-K Posted October 17, 2014 #273 Share Posted October 17, 2014 There is a BIG difference between the flu and Ebola!! Yup. I don't personally know anyone who has died from Ebola, but a former coworker of mine died from the flu. Age 48, two young daughters, no other health problems :( I've been wiping down, with disinfectant wipes, airplane armrests and seat backs for years. I'm also a frequent hand washer when on travel. I still get sick once in a while, but I still choose to travel. Life is too short to hide under the covers afraid to leave the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted October 17, 2014 #274 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Much ado about nothing. I can already hear the passengers screaming for compensation. Is CNN showing footage of the Triumph, again? Lets hope and pray that it is much ado about nothing That can't be assumed until we know the lab worker tests negative Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragilek Posted October 17, 2014 #275 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Everyone was allowed off the ship in Belize except for 2 people... the lab supervisor and her travel companion. Let's work to not spread false rumors... the lab supervisor is board 1 days out from POSSIBLE contact with specimens. has anyone been able to confirm this. Belize (you can find this google Belize channel 5 news) claim that they did not let anyone off the ship. Carnival claim they did. UK sky news news also describes that ship was stranded off belize but gives no further details. Someone is not correct. I have tried to find the ship on the coz webcams but can't it also ships own cams are not working (at least not for me). Has anyone got any other info about where it is now. or any links to working cam in coz or on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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