New SA mandatory reporting for potentially deadly virus - News - InDaily
Read original atindailysa.com.au
South Australia, AustraliaConfidence 85%6 affected3 days ago
South Australia has made hantavirus a mandatory notifiable condition as a precautionary measure, following an Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with six Australian passengers currently quarantined in Perth.
Source articles
Every claim above is derived from publicly available reporting. Click through to read the original at the publisher.
- PrimaryNew SA mandatory reporting for potentially deadly virus - News - InDaily
indailysa.com.au · 2026-05-29
South Australia has declared hantavirus a notifiable and controlled notifiable condition as a short-term precautionary measure, ensuring health authorities can respond in the unlikely event of a case being reported in Australia. This follows the outbreak of the Andes virus on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Six cruise passengers, including Australian citizens, are currently quarantined in Perth, Western Australia.
Reminder
This report is an aggregated summary of public information for surveillance and awareness purposes only. It is not medical advice. For symptoms, exposure, or clinical decisions, contact a qualified clinician or your local public-health authority.