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- Over 17,000 people have contracted the coronavirus, and more than 360 people have died from it.
- Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Norwegian Cruise Line are banning people who have been to China in the weeks before a cruise from sailing on their ships.
- Royal Caribbean and Norwegian have also outlined additional health screenings some passengers may receive.
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The world's three biggest cruise lines are taking precautions to protect passengers and crew members from the Wuhan coronavirus.
Over 17,000 people, including at least 11 in the US, have contracted the coronavirus. More than 360 people have died from it.
These are the steps Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Norwegian Cruise Line are taking in response to the coronavirus.