Australians quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama have been offered a transfer to the Japanese mainland if they test negative for coronavirus, but face being separated from family or friends.
The coronavirus has forced cruise ship operators to cancel or redirect dozens of cruises, as countries impose port and entry restrictions.after being stranded at sea for several days when five ports in Asia turned it away out of concern its passengers might bring coronavirus ashore, despite no confirmed cases on board.
NSW Health authorities boarded a cruise ship docked in Sydney Harbour on Friday and tested a man for coronavirusAustralians on the Diamond Princess, including Queensland couple Jan and Dave Binskin, have implored the Morrison government to evacuate them. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Wednesday no other country had flagged plans for an assisted departure of citizens from Japan, and Australia "most certainly does not intend to do that".
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