(Observer Network) On a ferry in Indonesia carrying 255 passengers, facing the fear of the spread of the new coronavirus, some passengers chose to jump into the sea!
According to the " Daily Mail " report on the 9th, a ferry was rejected when it was preparing to dock in the port of Maumere in Flores Island. At that time, three of the 255 passengers on the ship may have been infected with the new coronavirus.
When the passengers on the boat learned the news, panic spread rapidly, and the crowd began to gather on the deck, screams and complaints came, and some of them even chose to put on life jackets and jumped directly into the sea, trying to swim ashore on their own.
Some passengers on board posted these videos on social media.
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Indonesian local media "Suara.com" said that after some people jumped into the sea, the situation on the ship became even more chaotic. Wisnu Handoko, an official at the Indonesian Transport Agency, called on passengers to remain calm, comply with hygiene regulations and not to commit dangerous behavior.
The local government discussed whether to allow the ferry, named KM Lambelu, to dock. Although local residents protested at the port, the local government finally decided to allow the ferry to dock.
According to local media Indonesian Voice, the ship reached the waters near Maumere Port on the 7th. The local COVID-19 health team conducted a comprehensive test on the personnel on the ship. Through rapid testing, it was found that the three people tested positive, including two crew members and a restaurant staff member.
Health workers said the rapid test result was positive, but the coronavirus PCR test method may not be positive. Then, the ferry was able to dock after staying in the island of Flores for a day. Currently, these passengers are in quarantine.
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