174 COVID-19 cases on Diamond Princess, 11 Filipinos infected

Updated Thu, February 13, 2020 at 8:00 AM Published Mon, February 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Over 3,700 passengers and crew members, including 538 Filipinos, are quarantined aboard the MV Diamond Princess in Yokohama, Japan.

The number of people on the ship who have tested positive for the virus has reached 174, with 39 new cases confirmed on Wednesday.

A quarantine official has also been infected with the virus.

Four hospitalized individuals are in serious condition, with two requiring ventilators.

The total number of Filipinos on board who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now 11, and they are confined in various hospitals in and around Tokyo.

Filipinos aboard the ship have stated they are doing well, are well-fed, and are being cared for by the Japanese government and the ship's company.

The Philippine Embassy and the Department of Foreign Affairs are monitoring the situation, assisting the Filipinos on the vessel, and sending care packages.

The ship is expected to remain in quarantine until February 19.

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