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As the American cruise industry starts back up, will it be smooth sailing? 

Sarah BirnbaumSBSarah Birnbaum

After a 15-month standstill, cruises are leaving from American waters again with revamped health and safety protocols. Can cruise ships move on from their reputation as COVID-19 hot spots? The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports.