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- March 7, 2020
- 3:16 am
In early February, the Diamond Princess cruise ship was quarantined off the coast of Yokohama, Japan.
Hundreds of passengers ultimately tested positive for the disease.
How did crew members on the ship cope with the outbreak of COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm, disrupting normalcy in ways that were unthinkable just months ago. The virus has infected millions of people worldwide, and the death toll continues to rise. One of the biggest outbreaks of the virus occurred on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which was quarantined off the coast of Japan in February 2020. In this article, we will delve into the experiences of some of the passengers on board the ship during the quarantine.
The quarantine period on the Diamond Princess lasted for 14 days, and in this time, the passengers were confined to their cabins. The ship was docked at the Port of Yokohama, where medical staff and public health officials worked tirelessly to contain the outbreak. However, the passengers on board the ship were faced with a lot of uncertainty, fear, and boredom during this time.
One of the passengers on board the Diamond Princess during the quarantine period was American citizen Rebecca Frasure. In an interview with CNN, she described her experience as “surreal” and “like living in a nightmare.” Frasure was separated from her husband, and they communicated through social media and video calls. She also said that the cabin fever was real, and at times, it felt like they were in a prison.
Another passenger on board the ship was John Wright, a British expat living in Japan. In an article for the Guardian, Wright described the experience as “boringly mundane and viscerally frightening.” He said that the first few days were difficult, with many passengers wondering if they would ever be allowed to leave. He also noted that the medical staff and crew on the ship were doing their best to keep the passengers’ spirits up.
The quarantine period was not without its challenges for the crew members on board the Diamond Princess. Many of them worked tirelessly to provide food, medication, and other essentials to the passengers, putting themselves at risk of contracting the virus. In an interview with the BBC, one crew member said that he did not know what to expect during the quarantine period, but he was determined to do his job.
Despite the challenges, some passengers on board the Diamond Princess tried to make the most of the situation. In an article for the BBC, British passenger Nigel and Vicki Ryde said that they had been able to keep themselves busy by reading books, watching movies, and playing games. They also said that they appreciated the efforts of the crew members on the ship.
The quarantine period on the Diamond Princess was a sobering reminder of the impact that COVID-19 can have on people’s lives. For those who were on board the ship, it was a difficult and challenging experience that they will never forget. However, it also showed the resilience of human beings in the face of adversity and the importance of coming together to overcome it.
