The U.S. State Department has warned travelers — and the elderly and those with underlying health issues in particular — to avoid cruises during the coronavirus outbreak. And the news has been flooded with cautionary tales of passengers quarantined on ships such as the Carnival-owned CCL, -9.45% Diamond Princess and Grand Princess after passengers became sick with the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 illness.
James and Kim Simon said that they are not pulling the plug on their college daughter’s plans to sail away on a Royal Caribbean RCL, -14.12% cruise with a dozen friends for spring break this week. And here’s their stated reasoning, per the Daily Beast’s reporting: Not to be a buzzkill, but boozing up is not an effective means to prevent the spread or contraction of the coronavirus. In fact, 44 people have died of methanol poisoning in Iran in the mistaken belief that consumption of bootleg alcohol would ward off COVID-19.
iframe.twitter-tweet { width: 100% !important; } iframe.twitter-tweet { width: 100% !important; } The CDC answers common questions and misconceptions about the coronavirus here.
You misspoke. You called them parents. I bet they never taught her delayed gratification either.
I'm not taking any chances
Wait...what?
Perhaps not...but it sure makes me feel better!
That’s BULL SHIT!
Bummer 🥺
Damnit! I’ve been tricked again.
Ya think? You mean all those memes were jokes?
I have been handling this all wrong.
Bet
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