crkdad Posted March 2, 2020 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I have a business associate that disembarked the Independence of the Seas in Ft Lauderdale today from an annual rock band charter and was going on the MSC Armonia out of Miami. As I understand, the Independence of the Seas was denied entry into Grand Cayman earlier in the week due to an unspecified medical emergency evacuation. A crew member, who was NOT speaking for the cruiseline and may not have been informed, told my business associate's wife that it was a confirmed case of CV, (or "suspected" CV- "suspected" are my words). After stating on the MSC questionnaire that he had been on the Independence OTS and that there may have been a case of CV, my business associate was just denied boarding on the MSC Armonia. Others on the same itineraries stated "no" on the questionnaire and were allowed to board. I believe that denial of boarding was a precautionary step on behalf of MSC, but it was VERY disheartening for my business associate and his wife because his birthday is tomorrow. He does not fault MSC, but believes it was a VERY unfortunate turn of luck on his part. Does anyone have any news on medical evacuation in Grand Cayman and why the Independence OTS was denied entry?? Was it something we should be concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 2, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, crkdad said: Was it something we should be concerned about? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted March 2, 2020 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) Hope the associate wasn't the bass player 😄😄😄 Edited March 2, 2020 by johnjen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslc5 Posted March 2, 2020 #4 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) No but honestly I think it was very unwise for him to tell MSC something that is a TOTAL RUMOR. Some random crew member said that.. It has been my experience that not all crew members always know what's going on and to repeat something that has not been verified is ridiculous and dangerous. I get your friend was trying to do the right thing and honestly the fault is with the crew member but I just think your friend should of said nothing since nothing was confirmed. Edited March 2, 2020 by agslc5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegascosmogirl Posted March 2, 2020 #5 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Hmmm, I’m cruising Indy next month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted March 3, 2020 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2020 DH was on the cruise and he said they did not stop due to wind..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG65CB Posted March 3, 2020 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2020 The crew member could not have known the exact illness, CV requires a test to be diagnosed and they don't have the tests on any ships. Grand Cayman is a tender port and it is skipped when the waves are too high to safely run the tenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted March 3, 2020 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2020 5 hours ago, agslc5 said: ….Some random crew member said that.. It has been my experience that not all crew members always know what's going on and to repeat something that has not been verified is ridiculous and dangerous. Exactly. That is what internet forums, book-of-faces, Instagram, TV & newspapers etc are for😮 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Posted March 3, 2020 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2020 We're scheduled to board Indy in 2 weeks. Let's hope it's misinformation and nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted March 3, 2020 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Didn’t he stop to think it it were CV he wouldn’t be getting off Indy as they would quarantine everyone so it didn’t spread! Didn’t he think that the captain would of made a major announcement if it were true. 😳 Edited March 3, 2020 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted March 3, 2020 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, crkdad said: unspecified medical emergency evacuation DH does not have all the facts either, but heard the medical emergency was someone had a stroke and needed to be taken to a hospital. Again, not confirmed, just what passengers were saying on the ship. eta: They did bring some sort of evacuation craft to the ship, he does know that. Edited March 3, 2020 by jk04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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