Singapore’s tourism board stated on Wednesday {that a} cruise ship operated by Genting Cruise Lines on a so-called cruise had not returned to the city-state after a 40-year-old passenger was suspected to have contracted COVID-19.
“The passenger was identified as a close contact of a confirmed case on the ground, and was immediately isolated as part of the onboard health protocol,” the tourism board stated in an announcement.
It stated the passenger examined constructive for a polymerase chain response (PCR) take a look at and was taken to the hospital for additional confirmatory exams.
The tourism board stated three touring companions of the passenger had been recognized and quarantined. He has examined destructive for COVID-19 and additional contact tracing was being completed.
The tourism board stated all on-board leisure actions on Dream Cruises’ World Dream Ship had ceased and passengers had been requested to remain of their cabins till take a look at outcomes had been out and call tracing was accomplished go.
Genting didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
According to media reviews, the ship left Singapore for a four-day cruise on Sunday.
The world cruise business has taken a serious hit from the coronavirus pandemic, with a number of the earliest main outbreaks discovered on cruise ships.
Singapore, which has seen comparatively few home COVID-19 circumstances, started a “round trip” in November on luxurious liners, which don’t have any port of name and final just a few days.
Such cruises have turn out to be widespread through the pandemic and are restricted to Singapore residents.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
