Following the Health Secretary’s statement this morning that Coronavirus represents ”serious and imminent threat” to public health, the British Ports Association is calling for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to prepare our borders.
Princess Cruises Confirms Additional 66 Coronavirus Cases On Diamond Princess
These cases are from Australia (four), Canada (one), England (one), Japan (45), Philippines (three), Ukraine (one) and USA (eleven).
CLIA Updates On Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
CLIA, the leading voice of the global cruise industry, issued today the following statement in response to recent developments concerning the 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the global cruise industry.
Update: Princess Cruises Confirms 41 Coronavirus Cases
Princess Cruises can confirm the nationalities of the 41 people who were tested positive for Coronavirus are from Argentina (one); Australia (five); Canada (five), Japan (21); United Kingdom (one) and United States (eight).
Coronavirus Cases Confirmed On Board Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises can confirm that the first phase of health screening of all guests and crew onboard Diamond Princess, by the Japanese Ministry of Health, has been completed.
ICS Issues Guidance To Shipowners In The Face Of Corona Virus
ICS, the global shipping body representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, is advising its members to take steps that limit the spread of the novel Corona Virus (2019-nCov).
North P&I Club Launches Digital Tool To Help Stay Updated With Coronavirus Outbreak
North P&I Club has launched a new digital tool that will help shipowners and operators track the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Update And Advice – ITF Seafarers
The ITF is closely following all advice from the WHO regarding the current outbreak which originated in Wuhan city, a major domestic and international transport hub.
Coronavirus Global Health Emergency – IMO Issues Advice To Member States & Seafarers
WHO has been working with the Chinese authorities, governments and global experts to rapidly expand scientific knowledge on the new virus, track its spread and virulence, and provide advice on measures to protect health and prevent the spread of this outbreak.