Chinanews.com, April 3. According to foreign media reports, on the evening of the 2nd local time, the “Zaandam” cruise ship docked at the port of Everglades, Florida, USA. Nine people have been tested positive for the coronavirus on the cruise ship, two of the four deaths are believed to have been caused by neocorona pneumonia, and dozens more have developed flu-like symptoms.
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"Zandan" is operated by Holland America Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Cruise Line. The company said that upon arrival at the port of Evergrace, all guests will undergo health checks and pass inspections by the US Customs and Border Protection.
Broward County officials said the cruise line has reached an agreement with local and federal authorities that will allow healthy passengers to go home while leaving sick passengers on board for treatment.
In addition, critical personnel will be taken to the hospital. The Guardian reported that a copy of the agreement between the operator and the Port Authority showed that 14 people would be taken to the hospital after the cruise liner docked.
According to previous reports, the “Zandan” cruise set sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 8 and ended its journey in Chile on March 21. Fearing the spread of the new crown virus, Chile, Peru, Argentina and other countries have successively refused to dock the ship.
On March 27, at 8 miles from Panama City, Rotendam, sister ship of the Zaandam, picked up asymptomatic passengers from the Zaandam and provided new crown virus tests. Equipment and supplies. The Rotterdam has also docked at the port of Everglades, Florida on the evening of April 2nd local time.
According to reports, "Zandan" passengers include 305 Americans, 295 Canadians, 229 British and 131 Australians.