The International Yacht Association has proposed measures to prevent Covid-19, including banning passengers over 70 years of age who do not guarantee health conditions.

The International Yacht Association (CLIA), based in Washington DC, USA, recently submitted a proposal to US Vice President Mike Pence to prevent, detect and respond to the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. . Under this proposal, yachts will restrict visitors of a certain age to those with a medical history.

A CLIA representative declined to share details of the plan, but a USA Today source said they wanted to ban passengers over 70 years of age on yachts unless they have a medical certificate. The proposal was submitted to the White House amid concerns that the Covid-19 epidemic in the United States was growing.

"During the meeting on 7 March, the Vice President paid great attention to protecting the most vulnerable residents, including tourists of a certain age and those with a medical history, as a rule. of CDC. We believe our plan fits those concerns, "CLIA representative told Fox News on March 11.

The organization said the proposal would reflect the shipbuilding industry's commitment to the health and safety of its community and a willingness to address global challenges.

The proposal comes amid growing concerns about the risk of nCoV infection on cruise ships, after the Diamond Princess was isolated in Japan with 700 cases. Grand Princess Cruise was recently blocked by the US government when it detected 21 cases of nCoV.

Many yachts have turned down guests who have been to South Korea, Iran, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and areas under the Italian government blockade within 14 days. Passengers who have been in contact with an infected or suspected nCoV infected person are also denied boarding.

Vice President Pence said he would consider the proposal within the next 24 hours, in response to Trump's request to ensure the safety of the people and not to leave vulnerable people aboard the yacht.

Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, warned on March 8 that people with underlying medical conditions, especially the elderly, should be "absolutely" Avoid boarding. The US currently records more than 1,000 nCov infections and more than 30 deaths. Washington D.C. and 23 states have declared a state of emergency.

Covid-19 originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019, has now appeared in 123 countries and territories with more than 126,000 cases, more than 4,600 deaths and more than 68,000 people have recovered.