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Coronavirus: Some Diamond Princess crew members to be quarantined in Japan; World Dream to dry dock

February 27, 2020Julia Thompson and Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

All guests have disembarked from Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess. Fewer than 500 crew members are on board, and some will be quarantined on land.

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Princess Cruises outlines plan for end of coronavirus quarantine as US evacuates Americans

February 15, 2020February 16, 2020Julia Thompson and Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

The U.S. will evacuate the American passengers on board Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, the U.S. Embassy in Japan announced Saturday.

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Coronavirus cases on Diamond Princess cruise ship rise to 69, including 12 from U.S.

February 8, 2020February 10, 2020Julia Thompson and Morgan Hines, USA TODAYComments Off

Six more passengers have fallen ill on the Diamond Princess cruise ship as the coronavirus rages on. Their nationalities are not yet known.