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Ill-fated cruise ships awaiting approval to dock in Florida

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Cruise ships are docked at PortMiami, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Two cruise ships experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak are waiting to learn when they'll be allowed to dock at a Florida port.

About 250 Canadians are on board the M-S Zaandam and M-S Rotterdam.

Holland America says it has received approval from a health system in Fort Lauderdale to treat fewer than 10 people ``who need immediate critical care.''

It says guests have been self-isolating in their rooms since March 22nd.

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