SANTIAGO: A cruise ship with more than 1,800 people aboard — including 42 complaining of flu-like symptoms — was prevented from docking in Chile on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) due to fears over the coronavirus.

The Zaandam, flying under the Dutch flag and operated by the Holland America (Carnival) group, was looking for a place for its sick passengers to disembark before continuing on to its final destination in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, via the Panama Canal.