A cruise ship reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology has been quarantined over measles concerns
Health officials in St. Lucia have ordered a cruise ship reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology to stay in port after they learned through"reputable sources" that someone on board has the measles.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Merlene Fredericks-James said that after internal discussions and talks with the Pan American Health Organization"we thought it prudent that we quarantine the ship."She said one person with measles could easily infect others through coughing and sneezing. She said they learned of the measles case through two reputable sources.The vessel, named"Freewinds," is still moored there, St. Lucia Coast Guard Sgt. Victor Theodore told NBC News.
Fredericks-James said health officials were using authority given to them by the nation's quarantine act and public health act. Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or if someone comes into direct contact or shares germs by touching the same objects or surfaces. Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a rash of red spots.
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