Wives urge help for Filipino seafarers to return from US, Italy
The wife of a Filipino seafarer on board the MV Oasis of the Seas in the US has requested help for her husband's safe return due to concerns about potential COVID-19 cases among the crew.
A letter from one crew member revealed that 14 members have tested positive for the virus, despite no passengers boarding the ship for two weeks.
Filipino seafarers on a cruise ship docked in Italy are also seeking assistance to return home as 50 confirmed COVID-19 cases remain quarantined aboard their vessel.
The seafarers expressed fear of contracting the virus and dissatisfaction with receiving only basic salary while stranded, highlighting the need for government intervention.
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