Learned said health officials are considering whether to quarantine some of the passengers. They are concerned about infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria and also about malnutrition, dehydration and dissentry. About 20 people appear to need medical attention, he said. Right now, the first thing we have to look at are health and safety concerns. Everybody's on the boat.
Nobody comes off the boat.
Officials do not know exactly where all the passengers come from. Interpreters who speak several Asian languages have been sent to the scene. The coast guard reported that the passengers spoke Chinese, Mr. Varnai said. It appeared the ship was headed for a remote spot, away from an urban centre at which to dock illegally, he added. The classic wisdom is . . .