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90-Second Read: Australians from Hantavirus-hit cruise issued extended quarantine orders

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Published May 28, 2026

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A group of Australian residents and one New Zealander have had their quarantine period extended after being caught up in a deadly Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. About 23 countries whose citizens were also on the cruise have put in place a number of quarantine arrangements. Earlier in May, a cluster of cruise ship passengers were reported to have contracted severe respiratory illnesses after it departed Argentina on 1 April.

The passengers have tested negative, but authorities say the risk of transmission after disembarkation has not passed. Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.

Butler said there have been two additional reports of Hantavirus infections linked to the ship. A crew member from the cruise ship in the Netherlands tested positive, along with a passenger in Spain. By subscribing, you agree to SBS's terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

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Based on reporting from SBS Australia. Read the original source for full details.

Source published May 28, 1:58 AM EDT. Hantavirus Now reviewed reporting from SBS Australia and summarized the key points below.

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