A cruise ship with 42 sick people aboard is heading to Florida and is expected to dock next week. No testing for coronavirus is available on the ship, according to a statement from the cruise line.
Initially, the ship was granted permission to disembark in Punta Arenas, Chile, but it was later rescinded. No testing for"Since it is flu season, and COVID-19 testing is not available on board, it is difficult to determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time," the statement said.All 1,243 guests have been asked to stay in their staterooms as the ship sails to Fort Lauderdale. It is expected to dock March 30.
There are 586 crew members on board. Those not required to operate the ship are in quarantine while those who are needed to maintain operations are self-isolating when not working.
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