Workers transfer materials and equipment onto the cruise ship. (Photos: chinadaily.com.cn)

The first cruise ship sent to aid in efforts against the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei province arrives at Wangjiagang ferry terminal on Feb 21, 2020.

The first cruise ship sent to aid in efforts against the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei province arrives at Wangjiagang ferry terminal on Feb 21, 2020.

The first cruise ship sent to aid in efforts against the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei province arrives at Wangjiagang ferry terminal on Feb 21, 2020. The ship is set to provide waterborne accommodation for medical workers fighting on the front line against the novel coronavirus outbreak.

A worker disinfects public areas in the cruise ship.