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Quarantine at Sea: The Diamond Princess Experience

This chapter covers the quarantine of the Diamond Princess cruise ship due to a coronavirus outbreak, detailing the global demographics of its passengers. It examines the Japanese government's decision-making process during the crisis and the evacuation of American passengers amidst rising infection rates. The psychological impact on stranded passengers coping with isolation and uncertainty is also explored, alongside the complications of health protocols during evacuations.

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