The world’s four biggest cruise lines said they were cutting short voyages and suspending their U.S. sailings for a month, an unprecedented shutdown of a $38 billion industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. State Department and health officials have advised Americans not to take cruises, and bookings have plunged after two Princess Cruises ships suffered outbreaks of the respiratory illness. The companies’ efforts to reassure customers, such as preboarding screenings and restrictions on passengers over 70...

Source: Wall Street Journal March 13, 2020 20:36 UTC