American family quarantined on cruise ship after coronavirus case

An American man, Sawyer Smith, and his family are quarantined in a windowless cabin on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Yokohama, Japan, after a fellow passenger was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

The family, including Sawyer, his brother, and their 80-year-old grandparents, boarded the ship on January 20 for a trip that led to a two-week quarantine.

Approximately 3,700 people are on the ship, which has 20 confirmed cases of the virus, with ongoing testing.

Health officials have conducted temperature checks and additional tests on those who may have been in contact with infected individuals, including Sawyer's grandparents who tested negative.

Despite the cramped conditions of their cabin, the family is passing the time by reading, watching movies, and exercising, with Sawyer adapting his fitness routine to the limited space.

The death toll from the virus in China has jumped by 73 to 563, with more than 28,000 confirmed infections there.

Ship staff are providing meals and menus for later selections, and the family expressed appreciation for the health officials' containment efforts and the crew's care.

Negotiations are underway to allow small groups of passengers to go on deck for fresh air, as the family anticipates how long they can remain confined.