Bryan Asks Florida Governor to Reconsider Law Blocking Cruise Ships From Requiring Proof of Vaccination

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Bryan Asks Florida Governor to Reconsider Law Blocking Cruise Ships From Requiring Proof of Vaccination

The Florida legislation bans cruise ships embarking from its ports from requiring proof of vaccination, an action that Bryan said contradicts the CDC guidelines and would stifle the restart of the cruise industry.

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