EU may force over-65s to ‘get a doctor’s note’ before they’re allowed on cruise ships

Those who are 70 or over have been deemed to be clinically vulnerable to the illness.

So have those with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, those who have a BMI of 40 or above, are pregnant or are taking steroids.

The document reads: “Passengers in high risk groups including people over 65 years of age or people of any age with underlying medical conditions (chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases and immunocompromised individuals) should be advised to visit a doctor for pre-travel medical consultation to assess if they are fit to travel.”

The advice also recommended activities on board be organised by age group.

It said: “Activities and services on board cruise ships could be organized according to age group, so that older individuals are separated from other age groups.

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