How a Princess Cruise Became a Coronavirus Catastrophe
b'When the Diamond Princess left the port of Yokohama in Japan on January 20, the 2,666 passengers on board were ready to unwind with a trip to China, Vietnam and Taiwan. But two weeks later they\\u2019d find themselves confined to their cabins, allowed out for only a few hours each day, while 542 of their fellow passengers and crew tested positive for Covid-19\\u2014the novel virus that has infected 75,000 people worldwide. Wired UK This story originally appeared on WIRED UK.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'