The Indonesian MSC Orchestra crewmember who was hospitalized for bacterial meningitis
died tonight. Livorno Hospital officials announced that the 32 years old Ermandiasa I Gede who was the first of the four cases found aboard the MSC Orchestra had died at 7 p.m. USL Livorno hospital report says that he died as a result of septic shock, despite numerous and repeated interventions made to save him.

The Cruise Company expressed its condolences to the family: "MSC Cruises is expressing the deep sorrow for the death of the young Indonesian Ermendiasa I Gede, hospitalized since last Sunday at the Spedali Riuniti di Livorno due to bacterial meningitis. Unfortunately his condition had appeared suffered serious, despite the timely medical treatment to which it was subjected just arrived at the hospital. MSC Cruises has contacted the Indonesian authorities for the repatriation of the body. "

The Brazilian Crew member was released today from the hospital and will return home with his wife who had come to Italy to assist him. The 47 year old Italian crew member is still hospitalized in intensive care and his condition show signs of '' clear improvement over the first few days.''
The Filipino crew member, who was also hospitalized in the department of infectious diseases is recovering and is expected to leave the hospital in the following days.