Two More Russian Passengers on Japanese Cruise Test Positive for COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Two additional Russian passengers aboard the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess,' docked at Yokohama Port in Japan, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Russian media, the Russian Embassy in Japan announced on the 20th (local time) via its Facebook account that "As a result of medical examinations and tests conducted by Japanese medical staff, the novel coronavirus was additionally detected in two Russian passengers," and added, "They will be transferred to a hospital soon."

It was explained that the infected individuals are asymptomatic carriers without any significant health deterioration symptoms.

The Russian Embassy stated that the number of Russian passengers on the Diamond Princess confirmed to have COVID-19 has increased to three.