Caribbean island nations Saint Lucia and Dominica have denied entry of the cruise ship AIDAperla into their shores as they were carrying a large number of sick passengers on board.
The Department of Health and Wellness of Saint Lucia said that the decision to deny permission on 1 February was taken to protect the health and safety of the citizens.
In a press release, the department said that there were no suspected cases of the coronavirus on the ship.
In a statement, the Department of Health and...
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