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TOKYO - As the virus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship is evacuated, Japan faces deepening criticism over its response to the outbreak, tarnishing what was supposed to be a triumphant Olympic year for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan is just months away from hosting the 2020 Olympic games. For some Japanese, the outbreak carries an uneasy echo of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown, when the government was widely criticized for downplaying another crisis. The CDC praised Japan’s “extraordinary efforts” in the quarantine but questioned whether they were enough.
Passengers weren’t confined to their rooms until Feb. 5. The day before, as officials screened them, onboard events continued, including dances, quiz games and an exercise class, one passenger said. Japan also let people off the boat piecemeal, including those over 80 who tested negative, which experts said went against common protocols.The contagion may have been fueled below deck, where the crew of about 1,100 worked and slept in cramped quarters, sharing living spaces and bathrooms.
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