I actually only have one employee, my only son, who's 21yrs old. I stated "our loved ones" because i feel connected to some of the best friends he has met on the ship. Plus I didn't want the wrong eyes to figure out who I was. In part because the employee's on the ship are sworn to secrecy, but as a Critical care Registered Nurse, I know it's only a matter of time before my only son contracts it.
To answer your questions:
-Do you know if they have taken any employees who have tested positive off the ship for treatment in local hospitals?
No, they have not. They have set up isolation areas for the positive crew members, and have trained other crew members to care for them. As of today, the most severe only require oxygen.
Have you heard anything about the positive cases onboard? are they mild? are they severe and should be in a proper hospital for isolation and treatment?
There's a mix of mild to severe on board. My son phoned me 2 days ago scared and almost in tears cuz one of his older females was "getting sicker". I tried my best to help him care for her over the phone but mind you, my son is not a science major. At least not yet, despite being raised by a nurse. So, yes in my professional opinion, the afflicted, should be taken to a local hospital for appropriate care. Then the negative staff should be allowed to come home.
Can any employees onboard directly report (anonymously in needed) on the ongoing conditions?
From what Im hearing, NO. They have been warned and scared to death to report anything. In fact, I'm a bit fearful coming forward but I'd rather be known and upset my son, than to bury him.
Finally, can I please get confirmation that whomever I'm speaking with is the person the claim to be?