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Coronavirus: 60 more cases on cruise ship as 'depression sets in'
Original source: www.theguardian.com
Latest diagnoses reportedly take infections on Diamond Princess, off Japan, to 130Coronavirus: 60 more cases on cruise ship as 'depression sets in'Testing onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan has revealed about 60 more confirmed cases of coronavirus, Japanese media have reported, as quarantined passengers warn of depression setting in over their confinement.
'The luxury days are gone': life on cruise ship stricken by coronavirus Read moreAbout 3,700 people are on the ship, which usually has a crew of 1,100 and a passenger capacity of 2,670.
“Depression is starting to set in.”Another passenger said he hoped assurances about the effectiveness of quarantine and ventilation on board were accurate.
Another passenger posted an audio clip on Twitter of the captain announcing the discovery of 66 new cases.
Japan’s health ministry is separating infection counts from the ship and from evacuee flights from China from the country’s official tally.