Cruise Ship Held Off California Coast For Coronavirus Testing

The Grand Princess cruise ship is quarantined off San Francisco after passengers showed flu-like symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. California declared a state of emergency following the state's first coronavirus death linked to the ship. As of Thursday, California reported 60 confirmed cases, while the US had over 200 cases and 12 deaths.

Why was the Grand Princess Cruise ship held off the shore of San Francisco?

• For routine maintenance

• After travelers tested positive for coronavirus

• Because of a storm

• Due to mechanical issues

How did the Coast Guard deliver test kits to the Grand Princess Cruise ship?

• By drone

• By boat

• By submarine

• By helicopter

What action did California Governor Gavin Newsom take in response to the coronavirus situation?

• Closed all schools

• Declared a state of emergency

• Ordered a lockdown

• Imposed a travel ban

How many confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in California as of Thursday morning?

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 75

As of Thursday evening, how many confirmed coronavirus cases were there across the US?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250