Holland America ships caught in COVID-19 pandemic dock in Florida
The Zaandam and the Rotterdam, which rendezvoused last week, were both given permission to disembark passengers at Port Everglades after days of negotiation with local officials who feared it would divert needed resources from a region that has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. Holland America said the second group, which includes 26 symptomatic passengers who are not yet fit to travel, will remain on board the ship.
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WHO hopes for collaboration with U.S. to continue
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Dubai Airport confirmed a significant drop in passengers
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The impossible task of social-distancing at the airports
The impossible task of social-distancing at the airports
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