Revisions were made on February 18, 2020 to reflect the following: Early detection, prevention, and control of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on ships is important to protect the health of travelers on ships and to avoid transmission of the virus by disembarking passengers and crew members who are suspected of having COVID-19.
The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page Coronavirus Disease 2019. This document provides guidance for ships originating from, or stopping in, the United States to help prevent, detect, and medically manage suspected COVID-19 infections.
As ships travel worldwide, ship management and medical staff need to be aware and respond to local jurisdictional requirements.