Two more Indians on board a quarantined cruise ship off the coast of Japan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the number of Indian nationals infected with the virus on the vessel to six, according to an official statement on Monday.
The Indian embassy here said in a statement that 99 new positive cases on the Diamond Princess has been confirmed on Monday, bringing the total to 454.
“This included 2 Indian crew members who have been transferred to medical facilities for necessary treatment and quarantine. The number of Indian nationals who have tested positive for COVID-19 now stands at six,” it said.
“The four Indian crew members who earlier tested positive continue to receive treatment. Their health conditions are stable and responding well to the treatment,” it added.
The embassy said it is coordinating with the Japanese government and ship management company for the health and welfare of all Indian national on board. “The embassy is in constant touch with on board Indian nationals who are successfully braving out the situation,” the statement said.
A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people on board the ship.
