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St Lucia quarantines US cruise ship over measles case
Source: BBC
St Lucia quarantines US cruise ship over measles case
2 May 2019
A US cruise ship has been placed in quarantine by the Caribbean island of St Lucia after a case of measles was reported on board, the island's chief medical officer said.
Dr Merlene Fredericks James said there was a confirmed case of measles on board and "thought it prudent that we quarantine the ship".
No-one aboard was allowed to leave.
The ship is reportedly the Freewinds, which is said to be owned and operated by the Church of Scientology.
Dr Fredericks James said in a video statement posted on YouTube on Tuesday that the ministry learned of the confirmed measles case from "two reputable sources".
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2 May 2019
A US cruise ship has been placed in quarantine by the Caribbean island of St Lucia after a case of measles was reported on board, the island's chief medical officer said.
Dr Merlene Fredericks James said there was a confirmed case of measles on board and "thought it prudent that we quarantine the ship".
No-one aboard was allowed to leave.
The ship is reportedly the Freewinds, which is said to be owned and operated by the Church of Scientology.
Dr Fredericks James said in a video statement posted on YouTube on Tuesday that the ministry learned of the confirmed measles case from "two reputable sources".
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48130848
St Lucia is a popular destination for cruise ships (Getty Images)
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