Cruise companies accused of refusing to let stranded crew disembark due to cost

Death toll of crew stranded by coronavirus continues to rise as industry blames 'impractical' safety requirements for blocking disembarkationCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome cruise companies have refused to agree to rules that would allow tens of thousands of stranded crew back to land, citing concerns about cost and potential legal consequences, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The largest trade association for the cruise industry has called the CDC's requirements for disembarkation "impractical".The standoff comes amid a deteriorating situation on many ships around the world and a rising death toll of crew members. Continue reading...