Singapore ‘cruises to nowhere’ plan sparks virus fears


The global cruise industry has largely ground to halt due to virus-related travel restrictions, and following a series of outbreaks on packed vessels. – EPA pic, October 5, 2020.

SINGAPORE hopes to start “cruises to nowhere” in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned today against a risky move that could spark Covid-19 outbreaks.

The global cruise industry has largely ground to halt due to virus-related travel restrictions, and following a series of outbreaks on packed vessels.


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