CoronavirusJapanese expert warns of alarming state inside Diamond Princess
Passengers begin to disembark amid fears that virus containment is insufficient
Buses were on hand at Yokohama port to carry Diamond Princess passengers to the nearest train station, where they are being asked to take public transit to their next destination. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
Nikkei staff writers
February 19, 2020 18:20 JST
TOKYO -- Remaining Diamond Princess passengers who have tested negative for the new coronavirus on Wednesday began disembarking the cruise ship despite warnings their 14-day quarantine period was poorly handled and they could take the virus off the ship with them.