The Zaandam and Rotterdam cruise ships are expected to arrive and remain off the coast of Florida early Thursday while they wait for clearance from US authorities, according to a statement from Holland America
Holland America cruise ships — the Zaandam, left, and the Rotterdam — are seen in Panama City bay on Saturday, March 28. Ivan Pisarenko/AFP/Getty Images
The company made a plea to President Trump, Florida authorities and the public to be allowed to arrive to Florida. The cruise line called the status on the ships a “humanitarian situation.” Four people on the ship have died and at least eight people have tested positive for Covid-19. About 45 guests have mild illness and are unfit to travel. These passengers would stay isolated on board until they recover, per the press release.
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