The announcement is being issued amid a rapid increase of coronavirus cases in Northern Italy recorded last week.
Based on the latest information from Italy’s Department of Civil Protection, dated February 24, 229 people have been infected with the coronavirus. Six deaths have been confirmed.
“Contship Italia Group will continue to monitor the evolving situation and issue updates when necessary,” the company said.
A WHO-led team of experts from the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) arrived in Italy on Monday, to support Italian authorities in understanding the situation.
