How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe

How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe

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https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-princess-cruise-became-a-coronavirus-catastrophe/

When the Diamond Princess left the port of Yokohama in Japan on January 20, the 2,666 passengers on board were ready to unwind with a trip to China, Vietnam and Taiwan. But two weeks later they’d find themselves confined to their cabins, allowed out for only a few hours each day, while 542 of their fellow passengers and crew tested positive for Covid-19—the novel virus that has infected 75,000 people worldwide.

This story originally appeared on WIRED UK.

How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe

Feb 20, 2020, 3:16pm UTC
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-princess-cruise-became-a-coronavirus-catastrophe/ > When the Diamond Princess left the port of Yokohama in Japan on January 20, the 2,666 passengers on board were ready to unwind with a trip to China, Vietnam and Taiwan. But two weeks later they’d find themselves confined to their cabins, allowed out for only a few hours each day, while 542 of their fellow passengers and crew tested positive for Covid-19—the novel virus that has infected 75,000 people worldwide. > This story originally appeared on WIRED UK.