Around 3,700 people are facing at least two weeks locked away on a cruise liner anchored off Japan after health officials confirmed on Wednesday that 10 people on the ship had tested positive for coronavirus and more cases were possible. It follows a steep rise in deaths in China and airlines suspending flights to Hong Kong. - REUTERS

Ten test positive on quarantined ship in Japan

Around 3,700 people are facing at least two weeks locked away on a cruise liner anchored off Japan after health officials confirmed on Wednesday that 10 people on the ship had tested positive for coronavirus and more cases were possible. It follows a steep rise in deaths in China and airlines suspending flights to Hong Kong. - REUTERS

Published: 5 Feb 2020