CDC stops monitoring COVID-19 cases on cruise ships
CBSN
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has discontinued a program that tracked cases of COVID-19 aboard cruise ships in the U.S. and reported the findings to the public.
The initiative, called the COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships, ended Monday, according to the government agency.
"CDC will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers, crew and communities going forward," the agency said on its website.

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