June 26, 2026
Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements
16 of 18 cruise ship passengers are undergoing assessments following an outbreak
A total of 94 people have now been evacuated from the vessel
It was not known if any of the people being brought to Australia have fallen ill or were showing symptoms of the virus
More international flights are scheduled to leave for multiple countries after the outbreak
The WHO has recommended a 42-day quarantine for all passengers from the boat from Sunday
Passengers without symptoms will be repatriated for self-quarantine via specially arranged transport, not regular commercial flights, it says
WHO officials say the outbreak could be managed through standard public health measures