Mexico says cruise ship can dock amid virus fears

File photo shows the upper deck pool area of the Meraviglia docked in Le Havre harbour, France on June 2, 2017.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told reporters that the cruise ship Meraviglia, which has been anchored off Cozumel island in the Caribbean since Wednesday, “is being allowed to dock.”Operator MSC lashed out at authorities for refusing to allow it to dock at its previous destinations for “acting out of fears” over the coronovirus, after it declared a crew member was being treated for seasonal flu.

MSC said it had received clearance and was waiting to enter once “unfavourable weather conditions” improved. Coronavirus has hit more than 45 countries and killed more than 2,700 people of the 81,000 infected, the vast majority in China.Mexico’s health ministry said it was analyzing a possible case in Mexico City.The cruise firm said it was “extremely disappointed” that Jamaican authorities delayed a decision to give the ship clearance despite having been provided with medical records.

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Shell to continue Mexico plans even if finding oil may take yearsDrilling campaign to cost between US$800 mil to US$2.4 bil. FMTNews
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Iraq bans public gatherings, bars entry to 9 countriesFears over virus come amid domestic crisis with nearly 500 killed in anti-govt protests. FMTNews
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Dozens allowed off Japan virus-hit ship have symptoms, says ministerTOKYO (AFP): Dozens of passengers who were allowed off a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship have developed symptoms including fever and will be asked to take tests for the virus, Japan's health minister said Wednesday (Feb 26).
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »

Dozens allowed off Japan virus-hit ship have 'symptoms' says ministerJapan has seen at least 165 infections separate from the outbreak on the cruise ship. FMTNews Dozens Virus
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

‘Fear and panic’ as virus threatens Afghanistan, Pakistan | The Malaysian InsightTwo nations ill-prepared for health emergency, experts fear.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Gov't's ramp up preparations for coronavirus pandemicCORONAVIRUS | The US is managing 59 cases, most of them Americans repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Source: malaysiakini - 🏆 20. / 51 Read more »