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COVID-19 cases found on vaccinated Carnival Vista cruise

Charlie Zong, Staff writer
The Carnival Vista is the first cruise to sail out of the Port of Galveston, on July 3, since the pandemic hit. Passengers who are not vaccinated can expect fees and other restrictions.

The Carnival Vista is the first cruise to sail out of the Port of Galveston, on July 3, since the pandemic hit. Passengers who are not vaccinated can expect fees and other restrictions.

Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Wednesday evening that a “small number” of people onboard the Galveston-based Carnival Vista cruise ship have tested positive for COVID-19.

The cruise company, which resumed sailing from American ports with the Carnival Vista’s July 3 excursion, now operates the Vista and sister ship Carnival Breeze on weekly cruises from the port of Galveston.

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