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MSC strengthens Covid protocols onboard Virtuosa

Cruise
Will Payne
8 September 2021

MSC Cruises has increased its health and safety protocols onboard MSC Virtuosa following a rise in Covid-19 cases in the UK.

This will be the first time the line has continuously operated one of its vessels from the UK year-round

The move comes ahead of the vessel’s UK sailings in a bid to manage "prevailing risks" imposed by the virus.


It includes additional testing of both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests and crew, which allowed the line to identify suspect Covid cases at the terminal during the pre-embarkation process and onboard the ship.

All cases have been identified and "effectively managed" in line with the protocol and in cooperation with relevant UK health authorities.