The doctor coordinating the rescue efforts said: "There were unavoidable contacts between passengers on board, and there is a great deal of anxiety."

by Michele Boccidi Michele Bocci Gianfranco Spiteri, head of emergencies at the ECDC, speaks: "A spirit of collaboration prevailed during the cruise." This content is reserved for premium subscribers. May 11, 2026, at 03:00 2 minutes reading time Subscribe to read more. Comments from readers.