'The luxury days are gone': life on cruise ship stricken by coronavirus

It began as an expensive, luxury cruise around east Asia, but for the 2,666 passengers onboard the Diamond Princess, the holiday of a lifetime has turned into a waiting game marked by fear and uncertainty, and a touch of gallows humour.
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Passengers are confined to their cabins – those with a sea-view balcony are the lucky ones.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest A photo taken by a passenger shows medical workers in protective suits onboard the cruise ship.
“If they keep us in the rooms for four to five days it might be a little different.”Agencies contributed to this report.