Australia extends quarantine for hantavirus cruise ship passengers until June 23
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Australia has extended the quarantine period for six individuals repatriated from the MV Hondius cruise ship until June 23 as a precautionary measure against hantavirus, despite negative tests.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Australia has extended the quarantine period for six individuals repatriated from the MV Hondius cruise ship, following a hantavirus outbreak, until June 23, 2026. The four Australian citizens, one permanent resident, and one New Zealand resident are isolated at a facility near Perth. This decision, based on advice from health authorities, ensures a 42-day quarantine despite all individuals testing negative and remaining asymptomatic. The measure is precautionary due to the virus's long incubation period and to minimize any potential public health risk.
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