In last minute ruling, federal appeals court keeps COVID rules in place for Florida-based cruise ships
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"The equities overwhelmingly favor allowing the cruise industry to enjoy its first summer season in two years while this Court sorts out the CDC's contentions on appeal," Florida's lawyers argued.The CDC, however, said keeping the rules in place would prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks on ships that are vulnerable to the spread of the virus because of their close quarters and frequent stops at foreign ports. CBS Miami says Florida reported an 11 percent increase in Delta variant COVID cases from July 9 to 17.Florida reported 20 percent of the nation's new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks even though it makes up just 6.5% of the population.The CDC first flatly halted cruise ships from sailing in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had affected passengers and crew on numerous ships.
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