Global Affairs Canada says it is aware of at least 32 Canadians who have tested positive for the new coronavirus on board the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Japan since early February.
“There are 256 Canadians on the Diamond Princess cruise ship,” Global Affairs said in a statement emailed to Global News Monday night.
“Of that number, we are aware of 32 Canadians that have tested positive for the COVID-19.”
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“There are 256 Canadians on the Diamond Princess cruise ship,” Global Affairs said in a statement emailed to Global News Monday night.
“Of that number, we are aware of 32 Canadians that have tested positive for the COVID-19.”
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Any Canadians choosing to not take the charter flight will have to complete the current quarantine in Japan.