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Live: Hantavirus cruise ship passengers in 'good shape' ahead of arrival in Perth

ABC Australia · May 14, 2026, 9:06 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • Health Minister Mark Butler says the group is in "good shape" ahead of the flight, has shown no symptoms, and has so far tested negative for the virus.
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Link copied Share Share article Six passengers who were on board a cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak are set to arrive in Perth today on a repatriation flight from the Netherlands.

Health Minister Mark Butler says the group is in "good shape" ahead of the flight, has shown no symptoms, and has so far tested negative for the virus.

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