11 Americans are among the 61 people infected with coronavirus on board a cruise ship that's been quarantined off Yokohama, Japan, since Tuesday. Every time there’s a new case, the quarantine extends 14 days, authorities report.
on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess, the largest concentration of infection outside China. The ship has been quarantined off Yokohama, Japan, since Tuesday.began with a passenger who disembarked in Hong Kong on January 25, and tested positive 6 days later. While on the ship, he didn’t report any symptoms, which left more than 3,700 passengers and crew potentially exposed. About half the people aboard are from Japan.
One of the diagnosed Americans, Rebecca Frasure from Oregon, spoke with NBC News before being flown to a hospital. She didn’t have any symptoms yet. While under quarantine on the Diamond Princess, passengers are confined to their staterooms for most of the day. Those without balconies are brought to the uppermost deck for 90 minutes at a time outdoors, said
Princess Cruises, the operator of the Diamond Princess, is working to keep passengers comfortable and occupied. A spokesperson said in a statement:"During the remainder of the time onboard, guests will continue to be provided complimentary internet and telephone service to stay in contact with their family and loved ones. In addition, we have added additional live TV channels and a large selection of in-room movies available in multiple languages.
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