10 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on board the Carnival Corp. cruise ship, Diamond Princess, forced health officials to quarantine the ship, requiring all passengers confined to their cabins, including the 15-17 Israelis according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
By REUTERS
Around 3,700 people are facing at least two weeks locked away on a cruise liner anchored off Japan, after health officials confirmed on Wednesday that 10 people on the ship had tested positive for coronavirus and more cases were possible.
Among the passengers on the ship are between 15-17 Israelis who are currently under quarantine, according to the Foreign Ministry. Continue Reading »
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