This was reported by the Kyodo agency with reference to the Ministry of Health of Japan.
According to the ministry, a total of 20 coronavirus infected are on the liner.
In total, there are 2,666 passengers and 1,045 crew members on board the vessel.
Earlier it was reported that on board the Diamond Princess liner in Japan are 24 Russians. The cruise ship is quarantined for several days near the Japanese city of Yokohama.