“...What a horrid situation and terrible way to go. Stuck on that barf barge.”
And the virus is found and possibly spread in feces. What are they going to do with the ship’s septic waste?
And the virus is found and possibly spread in feces. What are they going to do with the ship’s septic waste?
That’s what I wondered (on another post).
Just terrible.
Here is a personal report - apologies if already posted - from someone who skyped an interview (to CNBC...who has, remarkably, been pretty on top of the reporting, for this virus)....it sounds just unbelievably horrid....
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/06/coronavirus-quarantined-ship-passenger-the-luxury-days-are-gone.html
...The luxury days ‘are gone’ — Guest describes life inside quarantined cruise ship off Japan
Published Thu, Feb 6 20209:28 PM ESTUpdated 42 min ago
One of the quarantined passengers aboard a Princess Cruises ship told CNBC on Thursday that the vessel is moored, but guests are not allowed to leave.
“The cruise has ended and we are in a quarantine situation,” said 74-year-old David Abel, who’s being held on the Diamond Princess with his wife, Sally, in Japan as the cruise line plays a role in stopping the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
He spoke to CNBC through a Skype call that aired on the network’s special “Outbreak” report.
“All of the luxury of having someone — a steward coming to the cabin, make the bed, put chocolate on the pillow, change the towels, face cloths, clean the bathroom — those days are gone,” Abel said explaining the environment. “It just ain’t happening.”....
...Abel’s been leading a private Facebook group for his fellow passengers in an effort to “let off steam” and cheer each other up. He’s also been posting daily Facebook Live videos, while the ship provides guests with complimentary internet and phone service.
“Those passengers who are on the inside cabins: they’ve got no windows to look out of, there’s no daylight, natural light and they can’t take a walk down a corridor. It’s strict confinement to cabins for all passengers,” Abel said in describing the scene from inside. “But the captain has announced that people on the inside cabins are going to be allowed access onto the open deck for exercise and fresh air.”....