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In March the cruise industry came to an abrupt halt. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus a global pandemic. Cruise lines are legally mandated to run test cruises before they are allowed to officially set sail again. The company's president said Royal Caribbean has already signed up 100,000 willing volunteers. Last week, the first cruise to sail the Caribbean in months was forced to return to port amid a coronavirus outbreak among passengers.
The stock market took a dive on Friday on news that US President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Business Insider, industry experts think the cruise industry could take a hit from the news. Macquarie analyst Paul Golding says an event raising the visibility of the virus could 'potentially alter the timeline for full resumption for the cruise lines.' Golding added that anything that increases the likelihood of a new administration in January could negatively impact cruise supply and demand. He explained that a new administration would likely be less sympathetic toward cruise lines reopening without a vaccine. Furthermore, a Biden administration would likely be 'more keen to follow doctor, scientist, and expert recommendations.'
Miami (Florida), Jul 7 (EFE / EPA) .- The latest COVID-19 tests conducted in Florida showed a record 16.1% positive cases, at a time when efforts are focused on ensuring that the population complies with preventive measures to stop the rise of infections.(CAMERA: Cristobal Herrera)
People queue outside a Covid-19 test center as Germany hits a record 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases. Germany's daily toll of new Covid-19 cases has topped 100,000 for the first time, according to data from the country's public health agency. IMAGES
Novak Djokovic's family ends a press conference when reporters ask about the world number one returning a positive Covid test on December 16. The claim has stirred controversy after it emerged Djokovic attended a gathering that same day for the Serbian national postal service, as well as a young players' event in Belgrade on December 17. SOUNDBITE
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