Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the fourth cruise company in two days to suspend operations after finding five passengers aboard its Braemar ship tested positive for coronavirus.

The Bonheur-owned company, which has four ocean-going vessels and a river cruiseship, announced on Friday that it will stop cruises until 22 May.

"This is in light of the recent announcement from the UK Government which advises those aged over 70, or with underlying health issues, not to take cruise holidays," Fred.