The Canadian government said 247 passengers and one crew member onboard are citizens, and that none of the dead are Canadian. Ottawa also said it is working with its counterparts in Panama and the cruise line to repatriate the Canadians. Passengers look out from the Zaandam cruise ship on Friday. "We are slowly losing hope that we will ever dock and get off this ship," said Chris Joiner. Passengers Chris and Anna Joiner sent a message to the Canadian government asking for help while stuck on board a cruise ship that has had four deaths.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2020 22:40 UTC