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Coronavirus lived on a cruise ship 17 days after passengers left

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a report stating that the 2019-nCoV coronavirus was identified in the cabins and on the surfaces of the Diamond Princess 17 days after passengers left it, writes "Voice of America".

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“SARS-CoV-2 RNA was identified on various surfaces in passenger cabins with and without disease symptoms, within 17 days after the Diamond Princess cabins were released, but before disinfection procedures were performed,” the report said. “This data cannot be used to determine whether transmission has occurred from contaminated surfaces or not.”

The report also states that cruise ships were one of the sources of infection.

"During February-March 2020, outbreaks of COVID-19 associated with three cruise ship voyages caused more than 800 laboratory-confirmed cases of illness among passengers and crew, and also led to 10 deaths," scientists say.

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The report also states that out of 3 passengers and crew on the ship, 711 people, or 712%, were infected with COVID-19,2.

According to reportPublic health responses to the outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships were aimed at restricting transfers among passengers and crew and ensuring their safety. Such reactions required coordination among stakeholders in many sectors, including US government departments and agencies, health ministries and foreign embassies, state and local public health departments, hospitals, laboratories, and cruise ship companies.

During the outbreak at Diamond Princess, it became apparent that passengers disembarking from cruise liners could be a source of virus transmission. Therefore, vigorous efforts were made to deter transfer on board and to prevent further transfer during landing and repatriation.

In the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Diamond Princess was the largest outbreak outside mainland China. Since then, many other cruise ships have been involved in the transmission of the virus. Contributing factors on cruise ships may include a mix of travelers from several geographic regions and a closed vessel environment. This is especially true for older passengers who are at increased risk for serious complications of COVID-19.

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Researchers note that outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships pose a risk of the rapid spread of disease outside the voyage. Active efforts are needed to curb proliferation.

On March 17, the CDC issued a Level 3 Travel Warning, recommending that all cruise trips around the world be delayed.

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