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Western Australia Covid update as at 28 July 2021
WA Health has reported one new case of COVID-19 overnight. This case is the third crew member from the container vessel MV Darya Krishna who was transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital on Monday and was not included in yesterday’s case numbers.
The State’s total stands at 1051.
There are now ten active COVID-19 cases being monitored by WA Health, including one in hotel quarantine; three in hospital linked to the MV Darya Krishna and six on onboard the MV BBC California, which berthed at Fremantle several weeks ago.
Please note: There are six additional cases linked to the MV Darya Krishna which were identified after today’s reporting period concluded. These cases will be included in tomorrow’s
Western Australia coronavirus update: Two healthcare workers in hotel quarantine following hospital breach involving sick COVID-19 infected crew members from a cargo ship
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Western Australia Covid update as at 27 July 2021
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Premier Mark McGowan has warned the state will turn away ships in a message to companies using Indonesian ports to sharpen up their COVID-19 protocols.
The comments came as the government grappled with yet another bulk carrier off WA shores suspected of having COVID-infected seafarers on board.
MV Darya Krishna.
Credit:Jack Ronalds / Marine Traffic
Chinese bulk carrier MV Darya Krishna was due to dock at Fremantle Port on Monday morning to allow for three crew members to be evacuated.
A WA Health statement said the seafarers required urgent medical assistance and would be transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital by St John Ambulance under COVID-19 protocols.