Australia Extends Quarantine for Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship Passengers
By Reuters
SYDNEY, May 28 (Reuters) – Australia’s health minister said on Thursday the ​quarantine period for repatriated ‌passengers on a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a ​hantavirus outbreak will be ​extended to 42 days total until June 23.
Four Australian ​citizens, a permanent resident and ​one resident of New Zealand have been quarantined at a facility ​near Perth in Western ​Australia since returning on May 15.
They were ‌initially due to remain there until June 5 but the quarantine has been extended ​following advice ​from authorities, Health Minister Mark Butler said.
“The passengers ​have been informed about ​the advice and the decision of government. I’m happy to say ​they remain well,” ​Butler added.
Original source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-extends-quarantine-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-passengers-2026-05-28/
