FORT LAUDERDALE, United States — Passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship and its sister vessel, also struck with a handful of cases, started heading home Friday from Florida, after being stranded at sea for days. Another 50 crew members are also sick and recovering, but all crew will remain on board the ships. All told, 107 passengers and 143 crew reported flu-like symptoms during the voyage, but many have since recovered. The ships are to remain in Port Everglades until Saturday, and then will be anchored offshore until the sick passengers are cleared to disembark. Twelve passengers and crew on board the Coral Princess tested positive for COVID-19 after samples were sent to Barbados, the cruise line announced.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 03, 2020 22:52 UTC