VERDEL

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56 crew members tested positive for COVID 19

At least 45 crew members of the 'Verdel' were isolated in a hotel in Puerto Madryn after being tested positive for coronavirus. They assured that they had no contact with the community. They also detailed that 11 of the 15 sailors who remained on board also tested positive for COVID-19.The ship had arrived on Sep 17 at dawn. Part of the crew said they had symptoms compatible with the coronavirus. For this reason, the ship anchored off the port and six crew members were swabbed. Five of them tested positive, but at that time they claimed that there were about 40 who had symptoms. On Sep 21 it was confirmed that at least 45 of the sailors were tested positive for coronavirus.

Five COVID-19 cases

IIn the morning of Sep 15, 2020, the 'Verdel' moored on the anchorage of Puerto Madryn with crew members showing COVID 19 symptoms. During the afternoon, five positive cases were confirmed by health personnel. The will remain anchored off the port for the time of the required isolation. Spanish report with photos: https://pescachubut.com/otro-buque-con-casos-de-coronavirus-se-encuentra-en-la-rada-de-madryn/