Royal Caribbean Says 48 Passengers Test Positive for Omicron Variant on Ship

Royal Caribbean Says 48 Passengers Test Positive for Omicron Variant on Ship
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, is seen moored in the Port of Miami on Aug. 1, 2021. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
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Royal Caribbean Group said on Monday 48 people on its Symphony of the Seas cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19, fueling concerns that the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus could put a damper on a recovery in the cruise industry.

The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the ship, which ended a week-long cruise in Miami on Saturday after setting sail on Dec. 11.