NCL announces pregnant women can delay or reschedule due to Zika

[Jezo]

http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-zika-virus-cruise-ships-20160126-story.html

 

As things get more serious at least the company is thinking about their passengers and letting folks reschedule or change up their cruise

[davesgirl51]

Way to go NCL !

[Jane Don]

I wouldn't even want to risk getting pregnant while on cruise in the affected areas. This virus is devastating to a developing fetus and scientists have no idea about the particulars. Latin American and Caribbean countries are telling residents to delay and avoid pregnancy, like it will be effective:rolleyes:.

 

I hope that by the time the virus reaches the US we will have a vaccine ready. This is one virus that needs to be annihilated quickly.

[Starflyr3]

It's already here. Alabama, I believe.

[All-ready2cruise]

It's already here. Alabama, I believe.

 

It's been reported here (in Canada) too, 3 cases reported already.

[Jane Don]

It's been reported here (in Canada) too, 3 cases reported already.

 

Yes, but all US cases thus far have been imported.

 

From the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/

Zika in the United States and its territories:

 

• No locally transmitted Zika cases have been reported in the continental United States, but cases have been reported in returning travelers.
  
• Locally transmitted Zika virus has been reported in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  
• With the recent outbreaks, the number of Zika cases among travelers visiting or returning to the United States will likely increase.
  
• These imported cases could result in local spread of the virus in some areas of the United States.
  

[taylort771]

Makes me so nervous! We were just in some of the places a couple of weeks ago!

[lizyland]

Hi,

This is my first time posting!

My family was supposed to sail on the Escape this afternoon. I am currently 9 weeks pregnant.

At first when I called to find out they had told me that I would have a 1 year credit to use the funds. When I asked what the minimum age was they said 6 months. My new baby would not be 6 months by the time my credit would expire. I asked them to find out if there was a way to extend it by a few months. The next day I received a phone call stating that I would have two years from the date of sail for the credit.

We were all set to go until Wednesday when St. Thomas was added to the watch list. I currently have two bummed kids who were excited to go away for the week. It stinks to have to unpack suitcases but not worth the risk!

I was truly impressed with the way it was handled and that's why we will continue to travel NCL.

I just hope my parents and brother have a great week without us!

[BermudaBound2014]

That is impressive - way to go NCL and blessings for your little one.