Norwegian Cruise Line has persuaded a federal judge to dismiss Florida’s ban on Covid-19 vaccination passports for its passengers and crew. Norwegian will require full vaccination for all of its crew and passengers, including children, for initial sailings through October 31.
In its lawsuit, Norwegian asked the district court to block and declare unlawful the enforcement of the ban on requiring proof of vaccination. Norwegian said the spread of the delta variant is one reason for its vaccination decision.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on May 3 that barred businesses, schools, and government entities across Florida from asking anyone to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. If that policy is maintained in Florida, the company could be fined as much as $5,000 for each passenger. A spokeswoman for Florida state government said the cruise line company’s position discriminated against children and others who can’t be vaccinated. The cruise line won in federal court but faces an appeal.
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