Australians from hantavirus-hit cruise issued extended quarantine orders
Western Australia, AustraliaConfidence 85%7 affectedToday
Six Australian residents and one New Zealander from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have had their quarantine extended to 42 days in Western Australia, with all individuals remaining well and testing negative.
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sbs.com.au · 2026-06-03
Six Australian residents and one New Zealander from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship have had their quarantine period extended to the full 42 days at the Centre for National Resilience in Western Australia. This extension follows recommendations from Australian health officials and the WHO. All six individuals remain well and have repeatedly tested negative for the virus.
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