CDC Lowers Risk Assessment For Traveling On Cruise Ships

The agency still recommends that people who are not up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and are at increased risk avoid getting on a cruise ship.

The CDC is lowering its risk assessment for cruise ships. 

The agency classified cruise ship travel as a "Level 2" out of 4 this week. The level means your chances of catching COVID on board a cruise ship are considered moderate, but the risk level is slightly higher depending on the destination. 

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