CLIA STATEMENT ON THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION PANDEMIC ALERT PHASE 6

Fort Lauderdale June 11, 2009 —

The Cruise Lines International Association released the following statement in regards to the World Health Organization pandemic alert Phase 6:

"The World Health Organization's (WHO) decision to raise the current level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6 reflects the spread of the disease, not the severity. WHO also continues to recommend no restrictions on travel. CLIA member lines already have instituted enhanced screening procedures on a global basis to help prevent the introduction and/or spread of Influenza A (H1N1) on board cruise ships. These procedures are working. We have coordinated these procedures with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and they are fully consistent with the CDC’s guidance for cruise ships aimed at preventing the spread of the virus. The safety of our passengers and crew is CLIA’s highest priority."

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