Covid19 on Celebrity Edge

[myn]

Wanted to share this with my friends on cruise critic first before the news media get a hold of this and spin it.. 
 
Despite a 95% vaccinated cruise ship, Captain Kate just announced that a vaccinated guest onboard Celebrity Edge tested positive for COVID 19 after reporting cold like symptoms to the medical center.  Thankfully, the rest of the family travelling  along with the passengers identified via contact tracing have all tested negative and have been put into isolation.  The infected guest has been quarantined in the medical center. 

 

Will keep peeps informed if the situation changes..

Edited July 28, 2021 by myn
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[Tee & Chilli]

Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. 

[mom says]

JMO, but as long as the pandemic exists, a cruise without at least one positive  case will be the exception; not the norm.

[Atocha Shipwreck Gal]

Hopefully the family is quarantined in their cabin as it could take a few days for them to develop symptoms or test positive if they do at all. I believe CDC says they do not have to be quarantined but if I was a fellow cruiser, it wd make me feel safer. Very sad for them. Breakthrough infections happen and hopefully the guest is doing well. Pls keep us posted. 

[PTC DAWG]

Just now, Tee & Chilli said:

Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. 

Probably had some symptoms on board, which triggered a test.  

[mom says]

Just now, Tee & Chilli said:

Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. 

If the passenger was symptomatic, like the case on the Alaska cruise,  they will be tested.

[Atocha Shipwreck Gal]

2 minutes ago, mom says said:

JMO, but as long as the pandemic exists, a cruise without at least one positive  case will be the exception; not the norm.

you are probably right. 

[NutsAboutGolf]

I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols.

[NutsAboutGolf]

6 minutes ago, Tee & Chilli said:

Interesting…none of the eastern ports required testing. 

There has been no testing requirements (yet) on this sailing 

[Atocha Shipwreck Gal]

2 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols.

Keep us posted. I go in late January and am using it as a getaway from people...haha.....will be living on my balcony and only eating outside. And when I walk the halls or inside, will wear a mask. May be extreme for some but after 18 months of awful, feeling the sea breeze and communing with nature sounds like heaven!

 

[ItsADryHumor]

10 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

I’m on the sailing, Capt said they had symptoms and X initiated contact tracing protocols.

We found the immediate testing and transparency of X reassuring. It’s going to happen from time to time (the positive tests, not the transparency). 
 

Praying that their symptoms don’t worsen, and that no one else in their party falls ill. 

[FLCruiser97]

Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship?

[NutsAboutGolf]

1 minute ago, FLCruiser97 said:

Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship?

No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc

[ItsADryHumor]

4 minutes ago, FLCruiser97 said:

Are you guys wearing the tracelets on this ship?

No. 

[OT-Miami]

28 minutes ago, myn said:

Despite a 95% vaccinated cruise ship, Captain Kate just announced that a vaccinated guest onboard Celebrity Edge tested positive for COVID 19 after reporting cold like symptoms to the medical center.  Thankfully, the rest of the family travelling  along with the passengers identified via contact tracing have all tested negative and have been put into isolation.  The infected guest has been quarantined in the medical center. 

@myn Thank you for sharing.  Truly unfortunate for the affected family, but breakthrough infections happen.  It is very reassuring to see that the protocols in place are being followed and, more importantly, that they are working as intended. 

[ItsADryHumor]

Just now, NutsAboutGolf said:

No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc

I’d be willing to bet there’s plenty of data from the app. 

[Silkroad]

11 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

No, honestly was wondering what the contact tracing protocols actually are, I would imagine those in the same stateroom and perhaps those who went on an excursion, not sure if they can check things like when people go to the fitness center, those who served them if it’s dining staff, etc

There are security cameras all over the ship, and they can certainly track our seapass trail. Ditto for any sign up lists for shared activities.

[Jeremiah1212]

I'm actually very glad people are being honest when they start to recognize symptoms and going to get checked out rather than brushing it off as a cold, allergies, etc. and putting more people at risk. 

[NutsAboutGolf]

Just now, Silkroad said:

There are security cameras all over the ship, and they can certainly track our seapass trail. Ditto for any sign up lists for shared activities.

yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card.  Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card 

[hcat]

Hope the person has mild illness, esp if vaccinated.

Guess there's no way to tell if they are contagious???

Hope it works out well for the patient and their family.

 

[Silkroad]

5 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card.  Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card 

True, though they could certainly follow DH and myself, as we order specialty coffee or adult bevs with every meal😂

 

I would think any person who was thoughtful enough to react to cold symptoms by getting tested would also provide the staff with as many close or frequent contacts as possible. I know I would.

Edited July 28, 2021 by Silkroad

[Fouremco]

3 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

yes, I’m just not sure if they follow every step a person takes, would take a lot of time search the video footage specially for a person who goes to places that don’t require a card.  Buffet, fitness center, theatre, etc don’t require you to use a card 

Which is why tracelets were introduced. With the automated electronic capture of everyone's position on an ongoing basis, they can quickly generate a report of what passengers have been within "x" metres of an infected passenger for "y" minutes or longer.

[ipeeinthepool]

Have the affected people been evacuated from the ship?

[NutsAboutGolf]

 

1) Took a vid of the Kate’s announcement; ignore the video unless you want to see a porthole room (lol); made it for the audio

2) Missed the beginning of the announcement

Edited July 28, 2021 by NutsAboutGolf

[gbphipps]

35 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said:

Have the affected people been evacuated from the ship?

No they are isolated in the medical facility.