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61 passengers on cruise ship quarantined in Japan test positive for coronavirus www.cbsnews.com

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Dozens more passengers aboard a Princess Cruises ship in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus.
A total of 3,700 passengers and workers, including three Americans, are quarantined on the ship, which is harbored in the port city of Yokohama.
The Hong Kong ship passengers were being screened after three passengers on a previous voyage were diagnosed with the virus.
The territory's beleaguered leader, Carrie Lam, also announced that two terminals — including the terminal where the cruise ship is currently quarantined — will be shut down.
Public health experts warn U.S. coronavirus response could backfireThe infections on the cruise ship raised Japan's total to 34 cases.