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Carnival cruise ship refused entry by fifth port due to coronavirus fears
• The HillA Carnival cruise ship on Tuesday was refused entry to Thailand over fears of coronavirus. This is the fifth port to deny the ship to dock despite no cases of the virus having been confirmed on board the Holland America ship.
Holland America line tweeted Monday that it would be disembarking in Bangkok for travelers to head home, but on Tuesday the Thai health minister refused the ship's entry.
"I have issued orders. Permission to dock refused," Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reportedly said in a Facebook post.
"We are aware of the reports regarding the status of Westerdam's call to Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand," Holland America Line tweeted Tuesday. "We are actively working this matter & will provide an update when able. We know this is confusing for our guests and their families & we greatly appreciate their patience."
We are aware of the reports regarding the status of Westerdam's call to Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand. We are actively working this matter & will provide an update when able. We know this is confusing for our guests and their families & we greatly appreciate their patience.
— Holland America Line (@HALcruises) February 11, 2020
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1 Comments in Response to Carnival cruise ship refused entry by fifth port due to coronavirus fears
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