MANILA, Philippines — Ten repatriates from the MV Diamond Princess cruise ship who showed signs and symptoms of respiratory illness tested negative for the potentially deadly coronavirus disease, the Health department said Monday. All of the symptomatic repatriates are still at the referral facility, Vergeire added. MV Diamond Princess was one of the largest coronavirus hotspots outside China, prompting criticisms on how Japanese authorities handled the outbreak. The ship carried around 3,700 passengers and crew members when it reached the port of Yokohama in Japan. At least six people who were hospitalized after disembarking the ship have died, Japan’s health ministry said.

Source: Philippine Star March 02, 2020 04:30 UTC