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How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe

WIRED Science: Space, Health, Biotech, and More

When the Diamond Princess left the port of Yokohama in Japan on January 20, the 2,666 passengers on board were ready to unwind with a trip to China, Vietnam and Taiwan. But two weeks later theyโ€™d find themselves confined to their cabins, allowed out for only a few hours each day, while 542 of their fellow passengers and crew tested positive for Covid-19โ€”the novel virus that has infected 75,000 people worldwide. Wired UK This story originally appeared on WIRED UK.

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