Nuked Congress has opened a probe into carnival corporation over its handling of covid-19 outbreaks. Carnival corporation is the operator of the princess cruises line of cruise ships.
More than 1,500 confirmed covid-19 cases can be traced back to the company’s cruise ships. Dozens of carnival customers and crew members have since died from the virus.
A Bloomberg feature story delves into how Florida-based carnival handled news of the covid-19 outbreaks aboard nine of its cruise ships. The story features illuminating interviews with crew members and passengers and a lengthy sit-down with carnival CEO Arnold Donald.
Carnival corporation and its portfolio of nine cruise lines are investigating the covid-19 pandemic. The cruise line has been accused of ignoring the public health threat.
The company suspended its cruises starting in March, but some passengers and crew remain stuck on ships around the world. Carnival in some cases sweetened the deal by giving out free vouchers as well as free vouchers.
