Bahamas denies entry to vessel with 5 COVID-19 cases on board

The MS Braemar voyage boat won't be allowed to dock in The Bahamas because of the nearness of five individuals tainted with the coronavirus (COVID-19) on board.

The Ministry of Transport and Local Government took this choice to keep the Bahamas free of COVID-19.

Starting yesterday, there were no associated or affirmed cases with COVID-19 in the Bahamas.

Two British Government authorities have been conceded consent to enter the Bahamas on March 14 to help the UK's High Commission in Freeport, Grand Bahama with guaranteeing clinical supplies arrive at travellers onboard the vessel.

MS Braemar cruises under a Bahamian banner yet the Government said refuelling and recharging of provisions would occur 25 miles out adrift in the Northern Bahamas.

The vessel will leave Bahamian waters once the activity is finished.

MS Braemar is conveying 1,128 travellers and 384 team individuals.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic and St Maarten additionally denied the vessel section into their ports.