THE repatriation of Filipino crew and passengers of a Japanese cruise ship are being finalized as Filipinos who contracted the COVID-19 virus climbed to 41 from 35, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Wednesday.

Those who tested positive were mostly crew members of the MV Diamond Princess, Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said.

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