The number of people infected with coronavirus on the ship in Japan increased to 61 people

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On the cruise ship Diamond Princess in Japan has increased the number infected with the coronavirus passengers. Earlier it was reported about 20 infected people from Japan, USA, Australia, Canada and Argentina. The Russians, among the cases there, according to “World 24”.

Despite the fact that the part contracted pneumonia Chinese citizens evacuated to shore, the virus continues to spread through the ship. The number of those who had recorded the coronavirus has reached 61 persons. It is noted that all of them will be hospitalized.

Earlier it was reported that tourists of the liner will stay in quarantine for two weeks.

the Ship had set sail from Yokohama on January 20. Onboard the liner there were 2666 guests and 1045 members of the crew. Among the passengers was a citizen of China, which was identified coronavirus.

currently, the Russian Embassy in Japan, finds out all the circumstances around the situation. In depodesta said it was ready to render any assistance to the Japanese authorities on this issue.

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