Tokyo, Feb 19 (AFP/APP): Japan faces mounting criticism for its handling of a coronavirus-afflicted cruise ship, with questions over a patchy quarantine, incremental testing and the decision to let people walk away after 14 days. The 3,711 people on the Diamond Princess went into quarantine off Japan on February 5, after it emerged that a former passenger had tested positive for the new coronavirus. Passengers were confined to cabins except for brief outings on deck, when they were required to wear masks and gloves and keep their distance from each other. But doubts soon emerged about whether the measures were … Continue reading Japan facing criticism for handling of virus outbreak