Just off Enchanted Princess

[Slyfox16]

Just off the  Enchanted. Thursday the Commodore said that there had been an increase in the number of people with covid. The night before we got off, I was paying in the casino.  A woman said something and it was obvious that her roommate was in the cabin with covid.  She wasn't even wearing a mask.  

Spoke to guest services.  "We are just following CDC guidelines.  If she tests negative every day, that is all that we can do. "

 So much for concern and protecting your passengers 

[PacnGoNow]

1 hour ago, Slyfox16 said:

Just off the  Enchanted. Thursday the Commodore said that there had been an increase in the number of people with covid. The night before we got off, I was paying in the casino.  A woman said something and it was obvious that her roommate was in the cabin with covid.  She wasn't even wearing a mask.  

Spoke to guest services.  "We are just following CDC guidelines.  If she tests negative every day, that is all that we can do. "

 So much for concern and protecting your passengers 

Ridiculous.  Hope you are okay.  
Did they require masks?

[Slyfox16]

No. All crew wore them. But not required for passengers 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

it's been like that for a while now and it will remain so.

We wore masks the entire time on our June RCI cruise (unless sitting and eating at mdr or buffet), but other passengers didn't. We both got covid. Lots of people were coughing and sneezing like crazy...

[geocruiser]

2 hours ago, Slyfox16 said:

Just off the  Enchanted. Thursday the Commodore said that there had been an increase in the number of people with covid. The night before we got off, I was paying in the casino.  A woman said something and it was obvious that her roommate was in the cabin with covid.  She wasn't even wearing a mask.  

Spoke to guest services.  "We are just following CDC guidelines.  If she tests negative every day, that is all that we can do. "

 So much for concern and protecting your passengers 

Did you move away from her?  I would have left skid marks on the carpet getting away from her.

[Slyfox16]

I was out of there before you could say BlackJack.

[roxievegas]

We are currently on Caribbean, on a Canada/New England cruise.  I have no knowledge of the covid positive cases on board.  My husband and I have worn our masks in pubic places on board for the past 18 days (we are on a B2B) - we are in the minority - I would guess 10% are wearing masks - all crew working indoors are wearing masks, those working on open deck do not have to wear the masks.

[MissP22]

Since the virus is on the downhill side, I'm glad to hear that things are returning to somewhat normal once again. 

Edited September 18, 2022 by MissP22

[jonesmen]

Does anyone know what treatments are available on the ship if you do get COVID?  I read that the medical center had Paxlovid, but are they equipped to do monoclonal antibody infusion?  My DH would need the infusion if he got COVID again.

[Dar & Bob]

16 minutes ago, jonesmen said:

Does anyone know what treatments are available on the ship if you do get COVID?  I read that the medical center had Paxlovid, but are they equipped to do monoclonal antibody infusion?  My DH would need the infusion if he got COVID again.

The medical centers are not hospitals.  Generally speaking, when cruising you will be transported to the nearest hospital.  We have had someone in a group travelling with us injured on an excursion (he turned out to be fine) and the cruiseline wanted him off the ship to a hospital in that port.  The ship sailed before they could get him completely checked out.  On another cruise a member of the group we were travelling with was traumatized and was put off in the next port for a mental evaluation.  

IMO I would not cruise if your husband would have to have a transfusion, that would be scary enough at your home hospital much less the ship or whatever hospital is nearest.  

Edited September 18, 2022 by Dar & Bob

[capriccio]

26 minutes ago, jonesmen said:

Does anyone know what treatments are available on the ship if you do get COVID?  I read that the medical center had Paxlovid, but are they equipped to do monoclonal antibody infusion?  My DH would need the infusion if he got COVID again.

I don't have an answer to this question but if I was in your shoes, I would ask Princess - not the folks that answer the 1-800 number but directly with the medical special needs department.

[PacnGoNow]

52 minutes ago, jonesmen said:

Does anyone know what treatments are available on the ship if you do get COVID?  I read that the medical center had Paxlovid, but are they equipped to do monoclonal antibody infusion?  My DH would need the infusion if he got COVID again.

I agree with @capriccio I would check first with his Dr first and then check with Princess medical department to see what is offered OB. 
Here is an email address for Princess medical group.  IDK if that will help.

guestmedical@hagroup .com
 

If you have a TA or CVP at Princess, I would reach out to them for an answer.

[jonesmen]

2 hours ago, PacnGoNow said:

I agree with @capriccio I would check first with his Dr first and then check with Princess medical department to see what is offered OB. 
Here is an email address for Princess medical group.  IDK if that will help.

guestmedical@hagroup .com
 

If you have a TA or CVP at Princess, I would reach out to them for an answer.

We have not been able to get a definitive answer from Princess, so I appreciate the medical group email!  We are checking with his doctor, but wanted to be able to share treatment options.

[ozgirl]

Has anyone know if the medical office has infusion therapy for COVID?

[PacnGoNow]

16 minutes ago, ozgirl said:

Has anyone know if the medical office has infusion therapy for COVID?

Read posts #11-13.  That was the question.  If poster @jonesmen in post #11 finds out, maybe they will post it here for orhers.

[jonesmen]

I heard back from the medical group.  Communication follows:

 

Good Day,

 

Thank you for contacting Guest Medical.

 

After speaking with the ship medical staff, I have been informed that they do not carry  monoclonal antibodies onboard.

 

Kind Regards,

Guest Medical Support Team

Group Health Services |Carnival Corporation & plc 

Serving Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn & P&O Australia 

Email: guestmedical@hagroup.com

[capriccio]

1 minute ago, jonesmen said:

I heard back from the medical group.  Communication follows:

 

Good Day,

 

Thank you for contacting Guest Medical.

 

After speaking with the ship medical staff, I have been informed that they do not carry  monoclonal antibodies onboard.

 

Kind Regards,

Guest Medical Support Team

Group Health Services |Carnival Corporation & plc 

Serving Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn & P&O Australia 

Email: guestmedical@hagroup.com

I'm sorry that was not the answer you were hoping for but thank you for coming back and sharing it.  I'm sure it will helpful for others.

[PacnGoNow]

18 minutes ago, jonesmen said:

I heard back from the medical group.  Communication follows:

 

Good Day,

 

Thank you for contacting Guest Medical.

 

After speaking with the ship medical staff, I have been informed that they do not carry  monoclonal antibodies onboard.

 

Kind Regards,

Guest Medical Support Team

Group Health Services |Carnival Corporation & plc 

Serving Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn & P&O Australia 

Email: guestmedical@hagroup.com

Thanks so much for sharing that information.  I’m glad they responded and you can make a decision.