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U.S. agency sets rules for HEALTH

cruise ships to start sailing DOCTOR ON DUTY

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By MIKE STOBBE could force limits on pas- San Nicolas
AP Medical Writer senger capacity, but the Imsan 24 hours
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal framework doesn't spell out In this Sunday, March 8, 2020 file photo, the Grand Princess Tel.524 8833
health officials on Friday specifics. maintains a holding pattern about 30 miles off the coast of San Women in Difficulties
issued new rules that will The original no-sail order Francisco, carrying multiple people who have tested positive for PHARMACY ON DUTY
enable large cruise ships was influenced by an out- the coronavirus. On Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Oranjestad:
to start sailing again in U.S. break on the Diamond Prin- Associated Press Dakota Tel. 588 7364
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the vessels were poten- Police Tipline 11141
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breaks on ships and pre-
vent passengers and crew
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ports and in the communi-
ties where they live."
The CDC developed the
criteria with input from the
White House Coronavi-
rus Task Force, an agency
spokesperson said.
The health agency said it