Health
Unwell crew member on ship off Geraldton sparks COVID-19 response – Brisbane Times
Health authorities will test a crew member on board a bulk carrier at Geraldton Port on Saturday morning after learning the person recently displayed cold and f…
“A WA Health nurse in full PPE will board the Key Integrity to swab the crew member,” the statement read.
“Test results will be fast tracked and are anticipated to be available within two to three hours.
“There are 20 crew on board the vessel none of the other 19 crew are reporting any symptoms and the crew member is isolating in his cabin.”
WA Health moved to reassure the Geraldton community they were not at risk.
“The State Health Incident Coordination Centre is well experienced at managin…
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