Rick Mayer
Health News Florida-
Because of the recent case spike of unvaccinated patients, elective surgeries are deferred, visitors are limited and masks are required. But there is more than enough space and equipment to handle the increase. -
The change aligns Celebrity with Florida law, which bans businesses from asking customers for proof of vaccination.
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In a reversal, the cruise giant now says passengers are “strongly recommended” to receive the coronavirus vaccine on trips out of Florida ports.
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According to a report denied by the governor's office, a cruise exec says a compromise was being discussed that would allow ships to be recognized as in international waters.
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Celebrity Cruises would be subject to a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to show vaccination status under the state's "vaccine passport" ban. “We are going to enforce Florida law,” the governor says.
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The governor said Norwegian is not "one of the bigger" cruise lines and that other people are "itching to do business" in the state.
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The university dropped the requirement after the signing of a new law that bans businesses, schools and governments from mandating proof of vaccinations.
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The law takes effect July 1. The governor's executive order enacts some provisions of the law more quickly to “bridge the gap between then and now,” he said.
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Anyone 18 and older is eligible to receive any version of the vaccine. At this time, only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for ages 16 and 17.
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The FEMA=supported centers will still provide second Pfizer doses to individuals who previously scheduled to do so after receiving their first dose at the sites.
