World Dream cruise ship passengers, crew tested for coronavirus in HK

A cruise ship which has been denied entry to the southern Taiwan port of Kaohsiung docked today in Hong Kong and all passengers and crew are undergoing health checks, AFP reported citing a Cable TV bulletin.

The World Dream ship, operated by Dream Cruises of Genting Cruise Lines, was denied entry in Kaohsiung on Tuesday.

On Monday, the ship visited Taiwan's northern Keelung port and some passengers were allowed to leave the boat, Taiwan's health authorities said, adding they were not aware the boat had previously carried confirmed cases, according to Taiwan media reports.