Mass layoffs in the US centers for the control and prevention of diseases could improve cruise ships and prosecution.
Several departments received “reduction in the violence note”, including the device that monitors the program of the cruise industry.
The VSP is responsible for the twice annual inspections of cruise ships as well as for the persecution of all outbreaks of on -board diseases.
According to the CDC, the program continues, although the sources of the health authority indicate that there are not sufficient number of personnel to maintain the current level of inspection.
The VSP could be integrated into another division of the CDC.
Depending on the size of the cruise ship, up to four employees must carry out a complete inspection.
Ships are checked for safe use of water and HLK systems, food service and kitchens, pools and whirlpools as well as children's activity centers.
Ships are rated with a 100-point system and corrective measures are collected for all defects.
CDC employees also pursue ongoing outbreaks of illness.
So far, there have been 12 outbreaks in 2025, in which most were as cases of Norovirus. This year it affected more than 1,400 guests and crew.