Sen. Rick Scott orders all passengers on Zaandam ship to be tested, quarantined

WASHINGTON (CBS12) — Sen. Rick Scott is calling for all passengers on the Zandaam cruise shipto be tested for coronavirus and quarantined after the ship's expected arrival to Port Everglades.

The ship has over 100 sick passengers and four people have diedon board, according to Sen. Scott.

“This situation is absolutely horrific, and your heart goes out to all of those on board. We need to make sure everyone on this ship is cared for without spreading the virus further, and that we are doing everything we can to protect Floridians," Scott said. "If this ship docks in Florida, the federal government must coordinate with the state to make sure that every single passenger on board gets tested for Coronavirus. The ship must be held in port while everyone is tested, and all passengers must be quarantined for 14 days, even if they are not currently showing symptoms. The federal government and the state must also coordinate to determine which hospitals will be designated for those that require immediate attention. We have to ensure the sick are getting properly treated, but we can’t take any chances.”