As chief epidemiologist for the Curacao Biomedical and Health Research Institute explained, the confined quarters of the ship and the virus’ highly contagious nature create a serious risk of infection for people aboard.
A team of health officials have boarded a Church of Scientology cruise ship called Freewinds after the vessel docked at its home port in Curacao early on 4 May, with the ship previously being quarantined in St. Lucia due to concerns about a possible measles outbreak on board.
«An investigation will also be done to determine who will be allowed to leave the ship without (posing) a threat to the population of Curacao. It is imperative to make all efforts to prevent a spread of this disease internationally», the local government said in a statement.
