What medical treatment is available for Covid onboard

[chamima]

Does anyone have any knowledge of what medical treatment is available onboard should someone (G-d forbid!!!) come down with Covid on the ship?

With the quick spread of Omicron this is a concern.

[Jadn13]

This is the official response 

[Ride-The-Waves]

Wow.  Talk about marketing hype: "meet or exceed the guidelines from ACEP..."  Some cruisers are reporting that the only "enhancement" they can determine is blocking/identifying cabins for those diagnosed with COVID-19.  No special medical staff.  No "expansion" of Sick Bay.  

[Hlitner]

4 minutes ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

Wow.  Talk about marketing hype: "meet or exceed the guidelines from ACEP..."  Some cruisers are reporting that the only "enhancement" they can determine is blocking/identifying cabins for those diagnosed with COVID-19.  No special medical staff.  No "expansion" of Sick Bay.  

That is not quite right with most lines.  On all the ships on which we have cruised the past few months (3 different ships) there were specific cabins set aside as "isolation cabins" that are used for anyone (passenger or crew) who develops COVID.  On two of the ships we actually saw an entire corridor that was restricted.  Those who are isolated/quarantined get all their food delivered through room service (food is usually left in the corridor outside the cabin) and receive daily attention from the onboard medical staff.  In some cases those with COVID are evacuated at a port where they can receive medical attention a shore-based facilities.

 

As to "special medical staff" I am not sure what this means.  COVID cases are handled by the onboard nurses and physicians all of whom are well versed on treating COVID.  Keep in mind that most onboard cases are mild (since just about everyone is vaccinated) and need little medical care other than monitoring and the treating of sypmtoms.  The actual protocols can vary depending on the ports.  So, for example, when Seabourn had a small outbreak (8 positives) on a Greek Island cruise all those folks (and their traveling partners) were disembarked on the island of Rhodes where they were quarantined and received necessary medical support.  Once cleared from quarantine those folks were assisted with their ongoing travel plans.

 

Hank

[chamima]

Thanks for the replies but I was really asking if anyone knew of specific treatments available (like Monoclonal antibodies or other emergency therapeutics.)

[LouChamp]

now is mot the time to cruise

[Sea Hag]

1 hour ago, chamima said:

Thanks for the replies but I was really asking if anyone knew of specific treatments available (like Monoclonal antibodies or other emergency therapeutics.)

Given the shortage of monoclonal antibodies on land, I'd be astounded if those were available on a ship.

[MishelleMcc]

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