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Australia’s cruise ship ban is set to expire – but it won’t all be smooth sailing – The Guardian
Cruise companies are optimistic they’ll be able to restart trips in Australia soon, but even with restrictions and boosted safety measures, the risk of spreading…
On 17 December, the Australian governments ban on cruise ships is set to expire. Since the Ruby Princess debacle, which resulted in 28 deaths and at least 854 passengers contracting Covid-19, cruises have been halted in Australia.
Cruise companies are optimistic low community transmission and fewer restrictions mean they will be able to restart in Australia soon. But many including epidemiologists and the operators themselves are urging caution.
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