MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Passengers on Carnival Cruise Lines will soon be able to ditch the masks when setting sail.
Beginning March 1, the company plans to make face coverings optional for passengers.
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This comes after the CDC eased up on its warnings for cruise ships.
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Carnival also said it plans to offer more flexibility in pre-cruise testing requirements.
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Children under 5 will be allowed to sail without any need for vaccine or exemption.
