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We are just getting the latests Chinese figures, which show 11 new cases of Covid-19 and 13 deaths. Four of the new cases were in Wuhan – the centre of the outbreak – as were 10 of the deaths. Of the total 80,824 confirmed cases in China, 65,541 have recovered.
On Friday the Chinese Health Commission reported just 8 deaths - the lowest since they began giving daily briefings on 25 January.
Tasmania Ports has announced about 400 passengers on the MSC Magnifica are being kept on board after arriving in Hobart.
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said the government had acted on the advice of Australian Border Control, and “... also the advice of our own health experts and the director of public health.”
MSC MAGNIFICA is in Hobart this morning, after travelling from NZ.
The company is keeping passengers on board, to ensure their health & safety, due to potential risk of COVID-19.
As part of TasPorts standard operating procedures, MAC 2 cruise terminal will be closed today.
The second cruise ship in port in Hobart, the Sea Princess, has allowed its passengers to disembark. Most passengers remain on Magnifica but it appears some have been allowed off. Quite confusing. #politas
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