Coronavirus outbreak: Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on cruise ship in Japan rises

Cases of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, are rising inside the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan. As Mike Armstrong reports, putting thousands of people under quarantine was supposed to help stop the spread of the virus, but it may have had the opposite effect.

Plus, Crystal Goomansingh reports on the new steps Chinas government are taking to curb the further spread of the virus.

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