Port Canaveral becomes first in US to vaccinate workers for COVID-19

[insureman]

Includes vessel crewmembers. This is a very good sign!
https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/p...st-in-u-s-to-vaccinate-workers-from-covid-19/

 

[BadPinkTink]

Includes vessel crewmembers. This is a very good sign!

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[insureman]

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Port Canaveral becomes first in US to vaccinate workers for COVID-19
by: WESH 2 News
Posted: May 2, 2021 / 07:20 PM EDT / Updated: May 2, 2021 / 07:24 PM EDT
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WESH) – Port Canaveral began sponsoring a COVID-19 vaccine distribution for port workers and vessel crew members on Friday, becoming the first port in the United States to implement its own vaccination model.
Port officials say as many as 1,000 shots may be given each day
The distribution began after a Florida Public Health Advisory approved by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees expanded vaccine eligibility to people who are in the state to provide goods or services for residents and visitors.
“This expanded eligibility is significantly important for our cruise tourism business, and we’re proud of our efforts to help get this industry up and running,” Capt. John Murray, Port CEO, said in a statement.
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The distribution is the result of a partnership between Port Canaveral and Parrish Healthcare.
“We have been working closely with our cruise partners, the Florida Department of Health, and our port community to come up with a plan and timeline of vaccinating cruise ship crews that could begin the process for a safe return to cruising,” said Murray.
Earlier this week, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials released new guidance allowing ships to sail with vaccinated crew passengers as early as mid-July.

 

[cvjw]

I read that Galveston was about to do the same to the ships ported there! Good signs!

 

[starry_solo]

Hooray!!

 

[lcsmom]

Two Carnival ships pulled into Port of Galveston. Several hundred crew members were vaccinated, according to local Houston TV news. Video of various guys rolling up their sleeves.

 

[tidefan]

FYI, the only ship in Port Canaveral on Friday was the Disney Dream, so you can put 2 and 2 together there. Also, Port of Miami started vaccinations Saturday, and lo and behold, the Disney Fantasy just happened to be docked there...

 

[sethschroeder]

FYI, the only ship in Port Canaveral on Friday was the Disney Dream, so you can put 2 and 2 together there. Also, Port of Miami started vaccinations Saturday, and lo and behold, the Disney Fantasy just happened to be docked there...

I would say this leans toward zero vaccine requirements for DCL out of FL ports.

I say this from the stance that the Governor likely leverage the vaccination in exchange of not having the cruise line require it for ships leaving those ports.

I could be wrong but seems like it would be negotiation point 1 from the Governor.

Now it likely still leaves a loophole for the port stops to require it and for Disney to deny you boarding because of that.