Cruise ship American passengers return home Canada Hong Kong Taiwan 17:31 on February 16
The US government plans to return American passengers from the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship that has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, and expects two charter aircraft to arrive in Japan on the evening of 16th is. In addition, the Canadian government has announced a policy to send charter aircraft, and there is a continuing movement to return passengers to Japan.
The U.S. government plans to return those who wish to return to the United States on the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship anchored in Yokohama Port. Expected to arrive at the airport.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the cruise ship carries about 380 U.S. nationals, and the SDF transports passengers who have left the ship to Haneda Airport by bus.
The U.S. government plans to quarantine passengers for 14 days after returning home for quarantine. The American media, such as ABC Television, have been providing detailed information on the continually confirmed infections on cruise ships daily, including relays from the locals. Was up.
The Canadian government also announced on Tuesday that it will arrange charter aircraft to return Canadians on board. It does not disclose when the charterer will be dispatched, but said the reason for the decision was "decision taking into account the unusual circumstances faced by passengers and reducing the burden on the Japanese medical system." Is explained.
In addition, the Hong Kong government has announced that it will arrange charter aircraft to Japan so that Hong Kong citizens can return to Hong Kong immediately after leaving the ship. It has disclosed that it is in talks with the Japanese side so that it can return to Taiwan by plane, and there is a growing movement to send charter planes between overseas countries and regions.