THE coronavirus crisis has seen Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess placed into quarantine off the coast of Yokohama, Japan after a previous passenger was diagnosed with the disease. More than 3,600 people are aboard the ship, all of whom are undergoing formal medical checks conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Health....
THE coronavirus crisis has seen Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess placed into quarantine off the coast of Yokohama, Japan after a previous passenger was diagnosed with the disease.
More than 3,600 people are aboard the ship, all of whom are undergoing formal medical checks conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Health.
Princess said the turnaround of Diamond Princess would be delayed for about 24 hours while officials review the health status of all guests and crew.
“On the previous voyage, a guest from Hong Kong embarked in Yokohama on 20 Jan, sailed one segment of the itinerary, and then disembarked in Hong Kong on 25 Jan.
“He visited a local Hong Kong hospital six days after leaving the ship, where he later tested positive for coronavirus on 01 Feb,” the company said.
Princess said that while aboard the ship, the man did not visit the vessel’s medical centre to report any symptoms or illness, and the 80-year-old patient is reported to be in a stable condition while family members travelling with him remain symptom-free.
“The safety, security and well-being of all guests and crew is our absolute priority,” the cruise line added, noting that the review of arriving guests and crew by Japanese health authorities is standard practice.
Unfortunately the following Diamond Princess voyage, M004, has been cancelled, with all guests to receive a full refund as well as a 100% future cruise credit.
