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The cruise ship is operated by Australia-based Aurora Expeditions and has passengers from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK and the US.
Help can be slow to arrive in the vast polar region, where marine traffic has increased significantly as melting ice opens up new routes.
The Ocean Explorer had been traveling toward Northeast Greenland National Park when it ran aground on Monday, officials said. The ship is still stuck.
Efforts to refloat the stricken expedition ship Ocean Explorer are ongoing
206 people are still on board the Ocean Explorer. The cruise operator said on Thursday that three passengers have tested positive for COVID-19.