At least 1,500 people have died of the coronavirus since it first emerged late last year.
Passengers will be quarantined for 14 days after arriving in the U.S., in addition to the period spent on the cruise ship.
Appearing to acknowledge that this might anger passengers, the U.S. Embassy stated in the email:"We understand this is frustrating and an adjustment, but these measures are consistent with the careful policies we have instituted to limit the potential spread of the disease. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and will provide all the assistance we can to support the quarantine process.
Those who don't wish to return on the chartered flight"will be unable to return to the United States for a period of time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make a final determination on this matter," according to the email., those being treated at local hospitals, and their friends and family can contact the U.S.
A bus with a driver wearing full protective gear departs from the dockside next to the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has around 3,600 people quarantined onboard due to fears of the new
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