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Tags: EU | Virus Outbreak | Norway | Cruise Ship

Cruise Ship in Norway Awaits Virus Test on 2 Passengers

Cruise Ship in Norway Awaits Virus Test on 2 Passengers

Tuesday, 03 March 2020 08:38 AM EST

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A German cruise ship with 1,200 passengers is moored in southern Norway waiting for the test results of two passengers who had been on land to be tested for the new coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.

The town of Haugesund, 110 kilometers (70 miles) south of Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, was alerted Monday by the ship’s agent that two passengers on the Aida Aura had been in contact with a third person a week ago who tested positive for the virus. That person was not on the ship.

The 202-meter (663-foot) long and 28-meter (92-foot) Aida Aura is operated by the German cruise line AIDA Cruises.

After visiting the ship, a doctor with the municipality of Haugesund said none of the passengers showed symptoms of having the COVID-19 illness.

"The guests were contacted by health authorities in Germany as part of a routine investigation into a medical situation. All guests on board have already been informed about this. All passengers remain on board, visits on land aren't taking place,” the cruise company said in a statement.

Both cruise ship passengers were tested on land and the results were expected later Tuesday.

Norway’s coastline is a popular destination for cruise ships because of its breath-taking landscapes and fjords.

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A German cruise ship with 1,200 passengers is moored in southern Norway waiting for the test results of two passengers who had been on land to be tested for the new coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.The town of Haugesund, 110 kilometers (70 miles) south of Bergen,...
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