36 crew on Norwegian cruise ship positive for coronavirus
CNNCNN — Thirty-six crew and four guests on a Norwegian cruise ship have tested positive for Covid-19, the cruise company says. “None of the 154 crew members still on board the ship – including the 32 new confirmed positive tests Saturday – has shown any signs of disease or symptoms of Covid-19,” it said. The ship is currently docked in Tromso, Norway, with no guests on board.” The four crew members tested positive Friday after being in isolation for several days for showing “other disease symptoms” but none associated with Covid-19, according to the statement. “All crew members are closely monitored and screened daily.” Video Ad Feedback A Norwegian woman concerned about contracting Covid-19 finds comfort in her personal assistants 01:00 - Source: CNN Hurtigruten VP of Global Communications Rune Thomas Ege said the company was “focusing all available efforts in taking care of our guests and colleagues” and would be “working closely with the Norwegian national and local health authorities for follow-up, information, further testing and infection tracking.” The MS Roald Amundsen had two expeditions to the Arctic, one on July 17 with 209 guests, and another on July 24 with 178 guests on board.