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Malaysia Blocks Cruise Ships from China and Westerdam Passengers after COVID-19 Case

Malaysia announced that it will block all cruise ships which have travelled to China from entering the country.
Malaysia Blocks Cruise Ships from China and Westerdam Passengers after COVID-19 Case
The cruise ship MS Westerdam at dock in the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Feb. 16, 2020. Matthew Tostevin/File Photo/Reuters
Isabel van Brugen
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Malaysia announced that it will block all cruise ships that have traveled to China from entering the country, and that it will refuse passengers from Holland America’s Westerdam cruise ship after a woman tested positive for COVID-19.

The 83-year-old woman, an American, flew to Malaysia on Friday after the cruise ship that was rejected by five countries was allowed to dock in Cambodia. She tested positive for the new coronavirus upon her arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Saturday, Malaysia authorities confirmed, marking the 22nd case in the country.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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