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Japan quarantines 3700 on cruise ship - 13 Deaths from Diamond Princess and 5 still in serious condition in hospital
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Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
MOH press release, febr 9, 2020
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The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea, but six out of 57 newly tested coronaviruses have been tested. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed.
It is to be transported to a medical institution with an infectious disease ward today.
Positive results were confirmed in 70 of the 336 people tested.
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The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea, but six out of 57 newly tested coronaviruses have been tested. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed.
It is to be transported to a medical institution with an infectious disease ward today.
Positive results were confirmed in 70 of the 336 people tested.
kiwibird
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6623909/at-least-65-new-virus-cases-on-cruise-ship/
February 10 2020 - 10:16PM
At least 65 new virus cases on cruise ship
Rocky Swift and Ju-min Park
Passenger tests aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have confirmed at least 65 more cases of coronavirus, with four Australians among them.
The figure, announced to passengers after a statement by the cruise operator put new infections at 66, takes the tally on board to 135, showing a rapid rise in the outbreak on the ship docked in the port of Yokohama...
February 10 2020 - 10:16PM
At least 65 new virus cases on cruise ship
Rocky Swift and Ju-min Park
Passenger tests aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have confirmed at least 65 more cases of coronavirus, with four Australians among them.
The figure, announced to passengers after a statement by the cruise operator put new infections at 66, takes the tally on board to 135, showing a rapid rise in the outbreak on the ship docked in the port of Yokohama...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Translation Google
Another Canadian infected in Japan
QMI Agency | Published on February 10, 2020 at 07:31
About 65 more people and passengers on board the Diamond Princess liner off Yokohama (near Tokyo) tested positive for the new Chinese-made coronavirus, the health ministry said on Monday.
Another Canadian was infected in the ocean liner "Diamond Princess" quarantined for two weeks in Yokohama, Japan, the country's health ministry said on Monday.
He is one of 65 new cases detected on board, bringing the total to 135 infected individuals on this cruise ship. He is the eighth Canadian infected in this sumptuous vessel which arrived a week ago at the port of Yokohama, carrying some 3,700 passengers and crew members. The sick were transferred to Japanese hospitals for treatment.
About 250 Canadians, including Quebeckers, remained on board the "Diamond Princess".
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https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/02/10/65-nouveaux-cas-dont-un-canadien
Another Canadian infected in Japan
QMI Agency | Published on February 10, 2020 at 07:31
About 65 more people and passengers on board the Diamond Princess liner off Yokohama (near Tokyo) tested positive for the new Chinese-made coronavirus, the health ministry said on Monday.
Another Canadian was infected in the ocean liner "Diamond Princess" quarantined for two weeks in Yokohama, Japan, the country's health ministry said on Monday.
He is one of 65 new cases detected on board, bringing the total to 135 infected individuals on this cruise ship. He is the eighth Canadian infected in this sumptuous vessel which arrived a week ago at the port of Yokohama, carrying some 3,700 passengers and crew members. The sick were transferred to Japanese hospitals for treatment.
About 250 Canadians, including Quebeckers, remained on board the "Diamond Princess".
...
https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/02/10/65-nouveaux-cas-dont-un-canadien
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
Press release MOH Japan, febr 10, 2020
The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea. Of the 103 new coronavirus test results found, 65 of them were new. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. Positive results were confirmed in 135 of the 439 patients tested.
Those who are transported include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later.
The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea. Of the 103 new coronavirus test results found, 65 of them were new. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. Positive results were confirmed in 135 of the 439 patients tested.
Those who are transported include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...ed-diamond-princess-cruise-ship/#.XkIc8hdryik
Japan to let elderly leave quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship soon
Kyodo
Feb 11, 2020
The government is planning to allow elderly passengers as well as those with chronic illnesses to leave the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship soon, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
The government has asked about 3,600 passengers and crew members to stay on board in Yokohama during the two-week isolation period through Feb. 19 in an effort to contain the spread of the pneumonia-causing novel coronavirus.
But elderly passengers and those with chronic health problems may leave the cruise ship as early as Tuesday morning, the source said...
Japan to let elderly leave quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship soon
Kyodo
Feb 11, 2020
The government is planning to allow elderly passengers as well as those with chronic illnesses to leave the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship soon, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
The government has asked about 3,600 passengers and crew members to stay on board in Yokohama during the two-week isolation period through Feb. 19 in an effort to contain the spread of the pneumonia-causing novel coronavirus.
But elderly passengers and those with chronic health problems may leave the cruise ship as early as Tuesday morning, the source said...
Treyfish
Moderator
[h=1]39 more people from the Japan cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus[/h] Tue 11 Feb 2020 23:59:50 GMT
Add 39 to the tally now, including 1 quarantine officer
:tiphat:https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/39...have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-20200211
Add 39 to the tally now, including 1 quarantine officer
:tiphat:https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/39...have-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-20200211
Treyfish
Moderator
2020/02/12 08:58
A total of 174 people have been infected since the ship arrived at Yokohama Port on the night of March 3.
It was also found that one quarantine officer engaged in quarantine operations on the ship was infected..:tiphat:https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20200212-OYT1T50082/
A total of 174 people have been infected since the ship arrived at Yokohama Port on the night of March 3.
It was also found that one quarantine officer engaged in quarantine operations on the ship was infected..:tiphat:https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20200212-OYT1T50082/
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Government confirmation
[h=1]New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed on Cruise Ships Quarantined at Yokohama Port (Part 7)[/h]
The cruise ship “Diamond Princess”, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea, but 39 out of 53 newly tested coronaviruses have been tested. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. A positive number was confirmed in 174 of the 492 people tested.
Those who are transported include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09425.html
[h=1]New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed on Cruise Ships Quarantined at Yokohama Port (Part 7)[/h]
The cruise ship “Diamond Princess”, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea, but 39 out of 53 newly tested coronaviruses have been tested. Coronavirus positivity was confirmed. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. A positive number was confirmed in 174 of the 492 people tested.
Those who are transported include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09425.html
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...princess-new-coronavirus-wuhan-virus-12425154
39 more on board Japan cruise ship have new coronavirus
Cruise ship Diamond Princess at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama
12 Feb 2020 08:14AM
TOKYO: An additional 39 people on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the Japan coast have tested positive for the new coronavirus, Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday (Feb 12), bringing the total to 174.
"Out of 53 new test results, 39 people were found positive," he told reporters, adding that a quarantine official had also been infected with the virus.
He added that: "At this point, we have confirmed that four people, among those who are hospitalised, are in a serious condition, either on a ventilator or in an intensive care unit."...
39 more on board Japan cruise ship have new coronavirus
Cruise ship Diamond Princess at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama
12 Feb 2020 08:14AM
TOKYO: An additional 39 people on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the Japan coast have tested positive for the new coronavirus, Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday (Feb 12), bringing the total to 174.
"Out of 53 new test results, 39 people were found positive," he told reporters, adding that a quarantine official had also been infected with the virus.
He added that: "At this point, we have confirmed that four people, among those who are hospitalised, are in a serious condition, either on a ventilator or in an intensive care unit."...
Treyfish
Moderator
[h=1]Japan confirms 40 new coronavirus cases linked to cruise ship quarantined off Yokohama[/h]
- FEB 12, 2020
Gert van der Hoek
In Memoriam - Editor, Senior Moderator
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Japan climbed to 203, local media reported on Wednesday.
According to Kyodo news agency, Japan’s Health Ministry said 40 more people -- including a quarantine officer -- have tested positive on a cruise ship, bringing the total number of infected people on the vessel to 174.
Around 3,700 passengers and crew from 56 countries and regions are on board the vessel -- Diamond Princess -- currently quarantined at a dock in Kanagawa province, south of the capital Tokyo.
The vessel was quarantined at the dock after a man disembarked in Hong Kong was found to have been infected with the virus.
The infected people on the ship include 21 Japanese, eight Americans, five Australians, five Canadians and one each from Argentina and the U.K.
According to Kyodo news agency, Japan’s Health Ministry said 40 more people -- including a quarantine officer -- have tested positive on a cruise ship, bringing the total number of infected people on the vessel to 174.
Around 3,700 passengers and crew from 56 countries and regions are on board the vessel -- Diamond Princess -- currently quarantined at a dock in Kanagawa province, south of the capital Tokyo.
The vessel was quarantined at the dock after a man disembarked in Hong Kong was found to have been infected with the virus.
The infected people on the ship include 21 Japanese, eight Americans, five Australians, five Canadians and one each from Argentina and the U.K.
kiwibird
Editor, Senior Moderator
http://www.mychinanews.com/news/n/1/2416238
I have not been able to find further confirmation of this - so this post has to be read in that light.
kiwibird
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/2...tine-cruise-ship-hospital-utah-families-japan
Utah man moved from cruise ship to hospital amid Coronavirus quarantine
By Amy Donaldson Feb 13, 2020, 6:00am MST
SALT LAKE CITY — A Tooele County man who has been quarantined aboard a cruise ship due to exposure to the novel coronoavirus since Jan. 6 has now been moved to a Japanese hospital.
John Haering was taken to a hospital in Yokohama after suffering flu-like symptoms for about three days, according to his wife Melanie Haering, also a passenger aboard the ship. in Facebook post she described his symptoms, including a fever, nausea and a rash, as “like a heavy case of the flu.”
“We’ve seen two sets of doctors,” she wrote in a post Wednesday morning. “He has not been swabbed.”
In a text to the Deseret News Wednesday night, she said he’d just left for the hospital, and wondered why her husband wasn’t swabbed when he first developed a fever...
Utah man moved from cruise ship to hospital amid Coronavirus quarantine
By Amy Donaldson Feb 13, 2020, 6:00am MST
SALT LAKE CITY — A Tooele County man who has been quarantined aboard a cruise ship due to exposure to the novel coronoavirus since Jan. 6 has now been moved to a Japanese hospital.
John Haering was taken to a hospital in Yokohama after suffering flu-like symptoms for about three days, according to his wife Melanie Haering, also a passenger aboard the ship. in Facebook post she described his symptoms, including a fever, nausea and a rash, as “like a heavy case of the flu.”
“We’ve seen two sets of doctors,” she wrote in a post Wednesday morning. “He has not been swabbed.”
In a text to the Deseret News Wednesday night, she said he’d just left for the hospital, and wondered why her husband wasn’t swabbed when he first developed a fever...
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
[h=1]About new coronavirus infectious disease confirmed in cruise ship during quarantine in Yokohama Port (the eighth report)[/h]
The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is under quarantine at sea. In addition, a new coronavirus test was newly conducted, and positive results were confirmed for 44 of the 221 patients whose results were found. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. Positive results were confirmed in 218 of the 713 tests.
Some of the conveyed persons include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09425.html
The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is under quarantine at sea. In addition, a new coronavirus test was newly conducted, and positive results were confirmed for 44 of the 221 patients whose results were found. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. Positive results were confirmed in 218 of the 713 tests.
Some of the conveyed persons include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter.
Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09425.html
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2020/02-14/9090666.shtml
"Diamond Princess" cruise virus test starts on 14th, some passengers are allowed to disembark first
08:48, February 14, 2020 Source: China News Network
China News Service, February 14th. According to a Japanese media report, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan stated that on the 14th, passengers on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship will be tested for a new coronavirus. The test results are negative for those over 80 years old. Will disembark first.
According to reports, on the 13th, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare decided to let the Princess Diamond get off the ship in advance if it is elderly, has a basic illness, or has no window in the room. These passengers must first be tested for virus on the ship and confirmed negative, and they have the intention to disembark, and then live in a place specially prepared by the Japanese side for further isolation.
According to Kyodo News Agency, most of the passengers on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship are elderly, with 226 passengers over 80 years old.
It is reported that "Diamond Princess" is currently moored at the port of Yokohama, Japan, and 218 of the approximately 3,700 people on board have been diagnosed with new crown pneumonia.
"Diamond Princess" cruise virus test starts on 14th, some passengers are allowed to disembark first
08:48, February 14, 2020 Source: China News Network
China News Service, February 14th. According to a Japanese media report, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan stated that on the 14th, passengers on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship will be tested for a new coronavirus. The test results are negative for those over 80 years old. Will disembark first.
According to reports, on the 13th, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare decided to let the Princess Diamond get off the ship in advance if it is elderly, has a basic illness, or has no window in the room. These passengers must first be tested for virus on the ship and confirmed negative, and they have the intention to disembark, and then live in a place specially prepared by the Japanese side for further isolation.
According to Kyodo News Agency, most of the passengers on the "Diamond Princess" cruise ship are elderly, with 226 passengers over 80 years old.
It is reported that "Diamond Princess" is currently moored at the port of Yokohama, Japan, and 218 of the approximately 3,700 people on board have been diagnosed with new crown pneumonia.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/japan-cruise-ship-covid-19-diamond-princess-12438486
67 more coronavirus cases on Japan cruise ship
15 Feb 2020 05:49PM
(Updated: 15 Feb 2020 07:35PM)
TOKYO: Another 67 people onboard a cruise ship quarantined off Japan's coast have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the country's health minister said on Saturday (Feb 15).
The new cases, from 217 tests, bring the number of people diagnosed on the Diamond Princess to 285, excluding a quarantine officer who also contracted the illness...
67 more coronavirus cases on Japan cruise ship
15 Feb 2020 05:49PM
(Updated: 15 Feb 2020 07:35PM)
TOKYO: Another 67 people onboard a cruise ship quarantined off Japan's coast have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the country's health minister said on Saturday (Feb 15).
The new cases, from 217 tests, bring the number of people diagnosed on the Diamond Princess to 285, excluding a quarantine officer who also contracted the illness...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.pix11.com/news/national-news/us-embassy-americans-aboard-quarantined-ship-to-fly-home
US Embassy: Americans aboard quarantined ship to fly home
Posted: 8:07 AM, Feb 15, 2020
Updated: 8:07 AM, Feb 15, 2020
By: Associated Press
TOKYO — Americans aboard a quarantined ship will be flown back home on a chartered flight Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Japan said.
About 380 Americans are aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has docked at Yokohama, a port city southwest of Tokyo...
US Embassy: Americans aboard quarantined ship to fly home
Posted: 8:07 AM, Feb 15, 2020
Updated: 8:07 AM, Feb 15, 2020
By: Associated Press
TOKYO — Americans aboard a quarantined ship will be flown back home on a chartered flight Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Japan said.
About 380 Americans are aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has docked at Yokohama, a port city southwest of Tokyo...