Florida's governor says he does not want anyone from the Zaandam suspected of having COVID-19 being 'dumped' at his doorstep.
"I cannot understand why there is any debate whatsoever. We just want to get home."
He described how Chile, Peru and Argentina clammed up along with other South American ports."Repeated requests for humanitarian consideration were denied," Mr Ashford said. "As of 30 March, 76 guests and 117 crew on Zaandam have influenza-like illness, including eight people who have tested positive for COVID-19," Mr Ashford said.
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