Greece turns stricken ship into floating hospital

Greek authorities began to evacuate a ship off the coast of Piraeus on which almost a third of passengers have coronavirus.

The plan is to transfer the non-infected passengers off the ship — the Eleftherios Venizelos — and leave those who have the virus on board, effectively turning the ship into a floating hospital.

Some 119 people on board have been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus, while the the remaining 261 will be gradually transferred to a hotel where they will remain in isolation before being sent home.

Another two have been hospitalized. A nurse who is on board and has tested positive will be in charge of organizing the quarantine, Greek authorities said. A doctor will make regular visits.