After months of Zoom calls, Duchess Kate made one of her first in-person public appearances this week, helping plant a garden at a children’s hospice.
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‘We want routine COVID testing’: Union members demand Disneyland reopen safely
Unions held a “Disney Caravan for Safety” in Anaheim to demand that Disney reopen in a manner that would keep visitors and cast members safe.
Thousands crowd British beaches, ignoring social distancing and risking COVID-19 exposure
Three beach towns in southern England declared a “major incident” after thousands defied coronavirus social distancing rules and flocked to the shore.
Spanish cruise line, owned partly by Royal Caribbean, reorganizing due to coronavirus hit
Pullmantur Cruises, a joint venture between Cruises Investment Holding and Royal Caribbean Group, has filed to reorganize, claiming insolvency.
‘Feels very unfair’: Families say cruise lines are using a ‘technicality’ to refuse refunds
One cruiser reported canceling less than an hour before refund eligibility, but Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and others aren’t budging on refunds.
Exclusive: Cruise industry announces US sailing suspension extended until Sept. 15
Cruise Lines International Association, the major trade organization for the cruise industry, hasextended the suspension of U.S. cruises to Sept. 15.
Exclusive: Virgin Voyages announces ‘Voyage Well’ health plan for Scarlet Lady ship
When it sets sail Oct. 16, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady features a state-of-the-art air purification system and no buffet-style dining.
‘We are going to be patient’: Carnival plans phased return to cruising amid coronavirus pandemic
Carnival Corp. has announced its cruise lines will take a phased approach to returning ships to cruising: “We are going to be patient.”
Norwegian, Oceania, Regent cruise lines extend suspensions into fall
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended sailing suspensions through Sept. 30.
More than 21,000 have signed petition to keep Disneyland closed amid coronavirus pandemic
A petition addressed to the Walt Disney Company has garnered more than 21,000 signatures to delay Disneyland’s reopening, planned for July 17.