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Coronavirus: 4 Indians Being Treated For COVID-19 On Diamond Princes

All 4 COVID19 positive Indian nationals as on today receiving medical attention onshore are responding well to the treatment.

New Delhi: Embassy of India in Japan on Monday informed that at least four Indian nationals have been tested positive for COVID-19 on Diamond Princess cruise ship. The Embassy took to Twitter and wrote, "All 4 #COVID19 positive Indian nationals as on today receiving medical attention onshore are responding well to the treatment. @IndianEmbTokyo is in regular touch with Indians on-board #DiamondPrincess. They understand public health safety concerns in such situations. @MEAIndia." On February 12, two Indian crew members were found positive of the coronavirus for the first time on the ship. On Sunday, two more Indians on board a quarantined cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people on board the ship, Diamond Princess that arrived at the Japanese coast earlier this month. "Over the last 2 days, 137 new cases on #DiamondPrincess tested positive for #COVID19, including two Indian nationals, taken to onshore medical facilities for treatment. Three other Indian crew members, receiving treatment are responding well, with no fever or pain," the Indian Embassy tweeted in the weekend. Earlier, three Indian crew members were tested positive for the virus and are currently receiving treatment. The Mission is also coordinating with relevant Japanese authorities and the cruise company to ensure the well-being of all Indian nationals on-board the ship and for their early disembarkation after the end of the quarantine period. In total, roughly 2,700 passengers and 1,000 crew come from 56 countries. (with inputs from agencies)
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