Over 3,500 people quarantined on Diamond Princess cruise after guest tests positive for coronavirus

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An American evacuated from Japan on a US charter flight says she didn't know people on the plane had tested positive for coronavirus until it landed.

An American evacuated from Japan on a US charter flight says she didn't know people on the plane had tested positive for coronavirus until it landed | CNN

Fourteen passengers from the Diamond Princess had tested positive for coronavirus before they boarded evacuation flights, the US departments of State and Health and Human Services said while the flights were en route to the Texas and California.

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Britlsh couple to leaveQuarantined Cruise Ship After
Testing Positive For Coronavirus.

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US bars 100 Americans on ship from returning over coronavirus fears.

US bars 100 Americans on ship from returning over coronavirus fears

CDC officials said on Tuesday that the remaining 100 Americans on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan pose an 'ongoing risk' to US public health and may not return stateside yet.

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An expert booted off the Diamond Princess says Japan's coronavirus control is "completely chaotic"

An expert on why coronavirus infection control on the Diamond Princess is "completely chaotic"

Kentaro Iwata said he had never feared being infected in 20 years of working at epicenters of disease outbreaks—until he set foot on the quarantined cruise ship.

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Crew of Coronavirus-Stricken Diamond Princess Begin Second Quarantine in Passenger Cabins.

Crew of Coronavirus-Stricken Diamond Princess Begin Second Quarantine in Passenger Cabins

At least 621 have been infected on the virus-stricken ship

time.com

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'Chaotic' cruise ship quarantine was 'a major failure expert says.

'Chaotic' cruise ship quarantine was 'a major failure', expert says

Kentaro Iwata said he had placed himself in a 14-day quarantine for fear of infecting his family after a brief visit on board the Diamond Princess (pictured) in Yokohama yesterday.

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Foreign Ofhce tells Britons not to leave cruise ship struck by coronavirus.

Foreign Office tells Britons not to leave cruise ship struck by coronavirus

Passengers who disembark Diamond Princess may not be allowed to board evacuation flight later in week, FCO warns

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[pedro47]

What is going to happen to this cruise ship in the future?

Will she still be connected to the parent company Carnival Corporation and sailing under Princess Cruise Line?

Will Princess Cruise Lines beforce to sell this ship, or will they have to completely refurbished this cruise ship against in 2020 or will they have to change the name of this cruise ship?

Final question would you sail this cruise ship ?

Only time will tell IMHO.

 

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Historical data.
This ship was built in 2004 and was refurbished in February 2019.
Primarily sail Asia, China, New Zealand and Australia

 

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I would cruise on this ship if I were to cruise again since it will be fully sanitized and also the virus will die in time. However we have decided that we won't cruise again and this is an example as to what can go wrong on a cruise.

 

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The Coronavirus Cruise Ship Was a Disease-
Spreading Hellscape.

The Coronavirus Cruise Ship Was a Disease-Spreading Hellscape

Crew members weren't quarantined, and passengers have reportedly been spotted talking to each other without masks across neighbouring balconies.

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Qantas flight carrying Kiwis from coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess leaves Japan for Australia.

Two Kiwis on Diamond Princess test positive to coronavirus, don't board evacuation flight from Japan to Australia

Six New Zealanders are onboard the flight bound for Darwin.

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[mdurette]

Oh, these poor people. If I get this right, people that have not tested positive can leave today. But, the Britons mentioned a few posts up tested positive yesterday. This would lead me to believe that there are still other people that will be getting off that ship today that will come down with the disease in the upcoming days/weeks.

The US has already said if anyone returns here they need to be in in quarantined for 2 weeks in the US. I assume other countries will follow.

But, I wonder:
1. How are all these people getting back to their countries? Commercial flights?
2. What about the countries with no ban on them returning?

I would hope all the people that get off the ship today are responsible in their health and those around them over the upcoming weeks.

 

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Coronavirus: Britons on cruise ship in Japan face 14-day quarantine on the Wirral.

Coronavirus: Britons on cruise ship in Japan face 14-day quarantine on the Wirral

The Foreign Office has warned that anyone who leaves the Diamond Princess may not be able to join a repatriation flight home.

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[mdurette]

I have been wondering why my upcoming cruise in March hasn't sent out any info on this topic yet. Finally got it today - on some level, very old news......

Dear xxxx,

At Disney Cruise Line, nothing is more important than the well-being of our guests and crew members. Therefore, we want to provide you with some important information in advance of your cruise vacation.

Due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, the U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending no travel to China. Disney Cruise Line is carefully monitoring the latest information about this situation and is in close contact with local, state, national and international health agencies for information and guidance.

Disney Cruise Line, along with the other members of the Cruise Lines International Association, has further enhanced the screening process for guests and crew members boarding cruise ships. In an abundance of caution and given the unique environment of a cruise ship, guests and crew members who indicate they have traveled from or through China, including Hong Kong and Macau, in the past 14 days prior to embarkation will not be able to board. In addition, The Bahamas will not allow anyone to disembark in any Bahamian port of call if they have been to China in the past 20 days prior to their arrival.

If you or a member of your stateroom party have traveled from or through China, including Hong Kong and Macau, or have been in close contact with, or helped care for, anyone suspected or diagnosed with novel coronavirus or who is currently subject to health monitoring for possible exposure within 20 days prior to the start of your cruise vacation, please contact us at 1-866-325-2112 or 407-566-3510.

As a reminder, Disney Cruise Line employs rigorous sanitation standards and consistently receives among the highest scores on public health inspections. We also have a comprehensive plan that outlines protocols for managing this type of situation and closely follow the guidance of public health officials. For the most up-to-date information and a list of everyday preventive actions you can take to avoid the spread of germs, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, www.cdc.gov.

We look forward to your arrival and appreciate your cooperation and understanding of these added measures.

Sincerely,

The Cast and Crew
Disney Cruise Line

 

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Qantas flight carrying Kiwis from virus-stricken cruise ship in Japan lands in Darwin.

Qantas flight carrying Kiwis from virus-stricken cruise ship in Japan lands in Darwin

The New Zealanders will now be transferred back home on another flight.

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2 elderly cruise ship passengers die of virus as 4th Israeli confirmed infected.

2 elderly cruise ship passengers die of virus as 4th Israeli confirmed infected

Japan health ministry officials says the deceased had existing chronic diseases before they caught coronavirus; Israeli to be taken to Japanese hospital for isolation and treatment

www.timesofisrael.com

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British victim describes what it is like to have coronavirus.

British victim describes what it is like to have coronavirus

David, 74, and Sally Abel, a British couple diagnosed with coronavirus onboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess have described what it is like to have the virus in Japan.

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How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus
Catastrophe.

How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe

The 2,666 passengers signed up for a two-week vacation. They ended up at the heart of a global epidemic.

www.wired.com

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Coronavirus: two Australian evacuees from Diamond Princess cruise ship test positive.

Two Australian evacuees from Japan cruise ship have coronavirus

Some 164 Australians aboard the liner were cleared for transfer from the vessel to quarantine in the country’s remote north this week.

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Coronavirus: Diamond Princess passengers die, as two evacuated Aussies test positive.

Coronavirus: Diamond Princess passengers die, as two evacuated Aussies test positive - Travel Weekly

The coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, prompting the federal government to extend its travel ban for another week.

www.travelweekly.com.au

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11 Americans at Omaha facility tested positive for coronavirus, hospital says.

11 Americans at Omaha facility tested positive for coronavirus, hospital says

Most of the Americans who were being monitored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for coronavirus after evacuating a cruise ship in Japan tested positive for the virus, the hospital says.

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Coronavirus: 11 of 13 Diamond Princess evacuees
taken to Nebraska test positive.

18 American Diamond Princess evacuees have tested positive for coronavirus

Eighteen Americans that had previously been on board Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess are infected with coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

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Two groups of US Diamond Princess passengers, two disparate experiences: 'l feel ill-used by my country'

Two groups of US Diamond Princess passengers, two disparate experiences: 'I feel ill-used by my country'

Two groups of American travelers who were stuck on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship due to a coronavirus quarantine are now in limbo.

www.usatoday.com

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U.S. coronavirus cases jump to 35 after cruise passengers return.

U.S. coronavirus cases jump to 35 after cruise passengers return - National | Globalnews.ca

At least 18 Americans who returned home from a quarantined cruise ship are infected with the new virus, bringing the number of cases in the U.S. to 35, health officials said Friday.

globalnews.ca

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