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2 Indians test positive for Coronavirus on quarantined ship in Japan

Among all, 132 crew members and 6 passengers are Indian nationals. The cruise ship has been kept in quarantine at anchor, off the coast of Yokohama, Japan till February 19.

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The Westerdam cruise ship approaches port in Sihanoukville, Cambodia's southern coast. pic/ AFP

The Westerdam cruise ship approaches port in Sihanoukville, Cambodia's southern coast. pic/ AFP

New Delhi: Two Indian crew members have been tested positive for novel Coronavirus onboard quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess. At least 174 people on the ship have been tested positive out of 3711 persons on-board (including 2666 guests and 1045 crew members). Among all, 132 crew members and 6 passengers are Indian nationals. The cruise ship has been kept in quarantine at anchor, off the coast of Yokohama, Japan till February 19.

"As of 12 February 2020, altogether 174 people have tested positive for nCoV, including 2(two) Indian crew members. All 174 have been taken to hospitals for adequate treatment - including further quarantine, in accordance with the Japanese health protocol. Those who have not tested positive, irrespective of their nationality, have not been allowed to disembark. However, an exception has been made for critically ill passengers/crew members, who have been allowed to be taken to hospitals/medical facilities, under supervision, for further treatment and quarantine," officials said.

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