3 more novel coronavirus cases confirmed on Japanese cruise

Three more cases of novel coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship were confirmed on Saturday by the Japanese health ministry, bringing the total number of reported cases on the ship to 64.

All three patients have been transported to medical institutions.   

A total of 89 cases have been confirmed in Japan, including 64 on the cruise ship, according to local authorities. 

Some 3,700 people are on board the ship, which is currently quarantined in Yokohama for at least two weeks.