The situation of the cruise ship “Westerdam” caused a sensation. A ship with 57 Germans on board was not allowed to moor in Thailand for days. Now there is a Covid 19 case.
- Another cruise ship with Germans on board is because of the coronavirus get into trouble.
- Although no outbreak is known, the ship “Westerdam” was not allowed to moor at any port for days.
- Now the first passengers were allowed to board and there was a Covid-19.
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Cruise ship “Westerdam”: Passenger infected with corona virus
Update from February 15, 9:01 a.m.: A passenger of the cruise ship “Westerdam” is now on that Corona virus positive been tested. An 83-year-old American had been tested positive for her onward journey via Malaysia and taken to the hospital in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian health authority said on Sunday. The 83-year-old is one of 145 passengers who wanted to fly home via Malaysia, said the health authority. The 83-year-old is now being treated in the isolation ward. Her husband (85) had also shown symptoms of the new virus on arrival, but the test was negative.
After a coronavirus scandal on a cruise – German embassy takes care of vacationers
Update from February 14, 9:10 a.m .: The first passengers of the “Westerdam” were able to leave the cruise ship on Thursday evening (local time). Approximately 500 people were allowed in Cambodia to go ashore. According to the shipping company, there are a total of 2,300 people Holland America Line also 57 German passengers. They were received by a team from German Embassy.
Landed!
Thank you Cambodia!
You believed in us when no one else would.
We promise to spend lots of money in your country.
#westerdam pic.twitter.com/FVl9aSB2CA– Lydia Miller (@Pebblecovefarm) February 13, 2020
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For fear of the virus being introduced, the ship was rejected for days at several Asian ports in Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Guam and the Philippines. It reached on Thursday evening Cambodia. The authorities there allowed the ship coming from Hong Kong to stay in the port of Sihanoukville.
In response, the tweeted US Embassy in Phnom Penh: “The first passengers have left #Westerdam and are on their way home!”
The first passengers are off the #Westerdam and headed home! We’re happy to greet them as they step onto dry land. Thank you to the government of #Cambodia who helped this happen. pic.twitter.com/VPRcLIFChe
– US Embassy Cambodia (@USEmbPhnomPenh) February 14, 2020
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Update from February 13, 10:34 a.m.: The day long odyssey of the cruise ship “Westerdam” seems over. The ship with 2,300 people on board reached Cambodia on Thursday. 57 Germans are, according to the Holland America Line among the passengers.
According to the port director, the passengers are medically examined and checked for fever. Anyone who shows symptoms of the new virus Covid19 will be tested on Sars-CoV-2.
According to the port director, 600 people should leave the ship on Thursday and another 800 on Friday.
Corona virus scandal at sea: Thai Navy stops cruise ship – now there is news
Update, February 12, 3:05 p.m .: The “Westerdam“Because of fear of coronavirus was rejected at several ports, the Cambodian now controls seaport Sihanoukville on. “We will arrive at 7:00 a.m. local time on Thursday and stay in the port for disembarkation for several days,” said the shipping company With.
The passengers should go ashore there and take charter flights to the Capital Phnom Penh to fly. From there you can start your journey home. The authorities in Cambodia be “extremely grateful” for the support.
in the port Another cruise ship, the “Diamond Princess”, is currently in quarantine in this city. Coronavirus infection was found in more than 170 people on board.
Corona virus scandal at sea: Thai Navy stops cruise ship
Bangkok – Even if there are no cases of coronavirus are known on board is one out Hong Kong coming Cruise ship still in trouble. The “Westerdam“The Holland America Line does not seem to be able to call at any port – for fear of the virus, which is now also known as Covid19.
Thailand: fear of coronavirus – although there are no infected people on cruise ship
After Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines and Guam now hesitated too Thailand, the ship because of the Coronaviruto have s * created. There are around on board 1500 passengers and 800 crew members – including some Germans, said Foreign Office* With.
It was originally planned that ship around 120 kilometers southeast of Bangkok should put on.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured that “Westerdam“If necessary, fuel, water and food would be brought.
The cruise ship “Westerdam” is finally allowed to moor in Cambodia.
© AFP / TANG CHHIN SOTHY
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Cruise ship “Westerdam” may not moor in Thailand due to corona virus – shipping company comments
However, the shipping company said that the passengers on board were safe. Despite the exceptional situation, they will be well taken care of. The ship was not in quarantine and there was no reason to suspect that there were cases of the coronavirus on board.
We are aware of the reports regarding the status of Westerdam’s call to Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand. We are actively working this matter & will provide an update when able. We know this is confusing for our guests and their families & we greatly appreciate their patience.
– Holland America Line (@HALcruises) February 11, 2020
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Also took on Twitter shipping company on Tuesday (February 11th) position on the current situation. There will be an update whenever there is something new, it says. You know that the situation for the passengers and their member is very irritating. “We thank you for your patience,” the shipping company continued in its posting.
nema / dpa
Corona virus on Japanese cruise ship – infected passengers
On the other hand, the corona virus has been detected on a Japanese cruise ship. Passengers and crew must now wait on the ship. There are also Germans on board.
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus deaths continues to rise in China. Because of the illness, a mega sports event has now been canceled.
And also the well-known platform Airbnb is severely affected by the corona virus*. The Wall Street Journal recently reported.
*Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
List of rubric lists: © picture-alliance / dpa / Franz Smets
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