myn Posted July 28, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Wanted to share this with my friends on cruise critic first before the news media get a hold of this and spin it.. Despite a 95% vaccinated cruise ship, Captain Kate just announced that a vaccinated guest onboard Celebrity Edge tested positive for COVID 19 after reporting cold like symptoms to the medical center. Thankfully, the rest of the family travelling along with the passengers identified via contact tracing have all tested negative and have been put into isolation. The infected guest has been quarantined in the medical center. Will keep peeps informed if the situation changes.. Edited July 28, 2021 by myn Clarification 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted July 28, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2021 JMO, but as long as the pandemic exists, a cruise without at least one positive case will be the exception; not the norm. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atocha Shipwreck Gal Posted July 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hopefully the family is quarantined in their cabin as it could take a few days for them to develop symptoms or test positive if they do at all. I believe CDC says they do not have to be quarantined but if I was a fellow cruiser, it wd make me feel safer. Very sad for them. Breakthrough infections happen and hopefully the guest is doing well. Pls keep us posted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Tee & Chilli said: Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. Probably had some symptoms on board, which triggered a test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Tee & Chilli said: Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. If the passenger was symptomatic, like the case on the Alaska cruise, they will be tested. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atocha Shipwreck Gal Posted July 28, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, mom says said: JMO, but as long as the pandemic exists, a cruise without at least one positive case will be the exception; not the norm. you are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tee & Chilli said: Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. There has been no testing requirements (yet) on this sailing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atocha Shipwreck Gal Posted July 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols. Keep us posted. I go in late January and am using it as a getaway from people...haha.....will be living on my balcony and only eating outside. And when I walk the halls or inside, will wear a mask. May be extreme for some but after 18 months of awful, feeling the sea breeze and communing with nature sounds like heaven! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADryHumor Posted July 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols. We found the immediate testing and transparency of X reassuring. It’s going to happen from time to time (the positive tests, not the transparency). Praying that their symptoms don’t worsen, and that no one else in their party falls ill. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted July 28, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, FLCruiser97 said: Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship? No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADryHumor Posted July 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, FLCruiser97 said: Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT-Miami Posted July 28, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, myn said: Despite a 95% vaccinated cruise ship, Captain Kate just announced that a vaccinated guest onboard Celebrity Edge tested positive for COVID 19 after reporting cold like symptoms to the medical center. Thankfully, the rest of the family travelling along with the passengers identified via contact tracing have all tested negative and have been put into isolation. The infected guest has been quarantined in the medical center. @myn Thank you for sharing. Truly unfortunate for the affected family, but breakthrough infections happen. It is very reassuring to see that the protocols in place are being followed and, more importantly, that they are working as intended. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADryHumor Posted July 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, NutsAboutGolf said: No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc I’d be willing to bet there’s plenty of data from the app. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted July 28, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc There are security cameras all over the ship, and they can certainly track our seapass trail. Ditto for any sign up lists for shared activities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted July 28, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I'm actually very glad people are being honest when they start to recognize symptoms and going to get checked out rather than brushing it off as a cold, allergies, etc. and putting more people at risk. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2021 #19 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Silkroad said: There are security cameras all over the ship, and they can certainly track our seapass trail. Ditto for any sign up lists for shared activities. yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card. Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 28, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hope the person has mild illness, esp if vaccinated. Guess there's no way to tell if they are contagious??? Hope it works out well for the patient and their family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkroad Posted July 28, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card. Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card True, though they could certainly follow DH and myself, as we order specialty coffee or adult bevs with every meal😂 I would think any person who was thoughtful enough to react to cold symptoms by getting tested would also provide the staff with as many close or frequent contacts as possible. I know I would. Edited July 28, 2021 by Silkroad 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 28, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card. Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card Which is why tracelets were introduced. With the automated electronic capture of everyone's position on an ongoing basis, they can quickly generate a report of what passengers have been within "x" metres of an infected passenger for "y" minutes or longer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted July 28, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Have the affected people been evacuated from the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted July 28, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 1) Took a vid of the Kate’s announcement; ignore the video unless you want to see a porthole room (lol); made it for the audio 2) Missed the beginning of the announcement Edited July 28, 2021 by NutsAboutGolf 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbphipps Posted July 28, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said: Have the affected people been evacuated from the ship? No they are isolated in the medical facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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