Ten more passengers on a Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the number of people aboard the vessel who have been diagnosed with the illness to 20.
To reduce the danger of exposure for health workers, Beijing is seeking to develop a robot to administer throat tests.
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.