The Embassy spoke about the status of Russians living on the ship with an outbreak of coronavirus

photo: the official Facebook account of Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan

the Embassy of the Russian Federation reported on the status of the Russians, who were on a cruise ship, where there was an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus. This writes the press service of the guardian in the official account in Facebook.

“At the moment the Russians have the virus is not diagnosed. With compatriots contact is maintained in real time receive information about their problems, needs, and wishes”, – said in depodesta.

they noted that in the Russian Embassy is in constant contact with Japanese authorities. All questions that arise in the process of dialogue, are quickly resolved.

According to updated information today on the ship were infected 20 people.

“According to date, infection with coronavirus have been confirmed with 20 passengers. The quarantine may last until 20 February,” – said the press service.

the Cruise ship Diamond Princess has set sail from Yokohama on January 20. Among the passengers was a citizen of China. Later it was discovered coronavirus infection.

Japanese authorities have said that a cruise liner 3 Feb have to stand anchored near Yokohama. After the medical examination by the 10 employees were identified coronavirus infection.

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