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Australia extends MV Hondius quarantine as cases reach 13

5/28/2026

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Australian authorities extended quarantine of six former MV Hondius passengers in Bullsbrook until June 23 after two new infections abroad.
Health Minister Mark Butler said the extension follows World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and recent Spanish and Dutch cases.
A second Spanish national in Madrid tested positive for Andes hantavirus, raising ship-linked cases to at least thirteen.
Experts warned the 42-day incubation could produce further cases, noting three passenger deaths.

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Australian authorities extended quarantine of six former MV Hondius passengers in Bullsbrook until June 23 after two new infections abroad.
Health Minister Mark Butler said the extension follows World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and recent Spanish and Dutch cases.
A second Spanish national in Madrid tested positive for Andes hantavirus, raising ship-linked cases to at least thirteen.
Experts warned the 42-day incubation could produce further cases, noting three passenger deaths.