Family of dead British man appeal to Florida to let Zaandam dock
Fears of further passenger deaths on coronavirus-stricken Zaandam unless governor relents
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The family of a British man who died on a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship have appealed to Donald Trump and authorities in Florida to allow the vessel to dock, warning that more people on board will die unless they are allowed into port.
John Carter, 75, died on Sunday 22 March after suddenly falling ill on board the Zaandam cruise liner. His widow, 74, has spent more than a week in isolation in their cabin suffering from coronavirus symptoms, their niece, Nicola Brown, said.
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