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(4 p.m. EDT) — A Ponant ship that experienced a COVID-19 outbreak has docked in Marseille, France, where the line is working with French health authorities to disembark passengers and crew.

Le Jacques Cartier has reported 13 positive COVID-19 cases from its most recent cruise, which was carrying 72 passengers and sailing an itinerary from Malta to Athens. The line said no one is showing critical symptoms.

Two crew members tested positive October 25, the night of departure, when the ship was in Syracuse, Italy. In line with Ponant’s procedures, as well as those established by the Italian government, all passengers and crew were screened using PCR tests.

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