Cruise Denied Entry in Ocho Rios Amidst Coronavirus Fear

A cruise line – MSC Meraviglia with over 4,500 passengers and over 1,600 crew members was today (Tuesday, February 25, 2020) denied access to the port of call in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

The vessel arrived at approximately 8:30 a.m. and upon inspection by the Port Health Officials, it was discovered that a crew member was placed in isolation on board.

The crew member had a cough, fever and associated muscle pains with a travel history to a country of interest relating to the COVID-19.

Passengers were seen standing on deck but there has been no confirmed cases detected with one report saying action has been taken as a precaution.

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