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Thousands held on cruise ship in Hong Kong for coronavirus testing

Cruise World Dream, which has been denied entry to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, docked in Hong Kong on February 5, 2020. The cruise ship had carried 8 novel coronavirus patients earlier in January. About 3,600 people, including passengers and crew members, were held on the cruise ship for health checks.

February 5, 2020