Cruise Ship Docks At Mexico Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The MSC Meraviglia cruise ship, carrying over 6000 people, was denied entry to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands due to a crew member showing flu symptoms. The ship docked in Cozumel, Mexico, where health authorities tested the crew member and a passenger. No coronavirus cases were confirmed on board. Globally, there are over 82,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, but Mexico has reported none so far.

Why was the MSC Meraviglia initially denied entry to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands?

• Because the ship was over capacity

• Due to a confirmed coronavirus case on board

• Due to mechanical issues with the ship

• Because of a crew member with common flu symptoms

What did MSC Cruises report about the health status of the crew member?

• The crew member tested positive for coronavirus

• The crew member was quarantined on the ship

• The crew member was still showing flu symptoms

• The crew member was symptom-free and showed no evidence of coronavirus

What action did Mexican health authorities take regarding the MSC Meraviglia?

• They quarantined the entire ship

• They tested a crew member and a passenger with flu symptoms

• They denied the ship entry into Mexico

• They provided medical supplies to the ship

As of Thursday morning, how many confirmed coronavirus cases were reported worldwide?

• Over 100,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 82,000

• Over 50,000

What was the status of confirmed coronavirus cases in Mexico as of the report?

• Mexico had one confirmed case

• Mexico had over 100 confirmed cases

• Mexico had no confirmed cases

• Mexico had several confirmed cases