U.S. Begins Evacuating Americans From Quarantined Cruise Ship

A cruise ship in Yokohama has been quarantined due to a coronavirus outbreak, with over 350 cases confirmed. The National Institute of Health reported more than 40 infected Americans. Passengers aged 80 or older with medical conditions or windowless rooms could disembark if they tested negative. American passengers can voluntarily return to the US, where they will be monitored for 14 days at military bases.

What was the reason for the quarantine of the cruise ship in Yokohama?

• A food shortage

• A political protest

• A coronavirus outbreak

• A mechanical failure

How many Americans on the Diamond Princess were confirmed to have the virus?

• Less than 20

• More than 50

• Exactly 30

• More than 40

Where will the infected Americans receive treatment?

• At home

• In Japanese hospitals

• In American hospitals

• On the cruise ship

Which passengers were allowed to disembark from the ship?

• All passengers

• Passengers with windowless rooms

• Only crew members

• Passengers over 80 with a medical condition

What is the condition for American passengers to be repatriated?

• They must test positive for the virus

• They must have a valid passport

• They must test negative for the illness

• They must be over 60 years old