Six individuals exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship will remain in quarantine in Perth until June 23, following the confirmation of two new cases. This outbreak has resulted in a total of 13 cases, including three fatalities, prompting health authorities to extend the isolation period to monitor potential symptoms.

• 01Six passengers, including four Australians, a permanent resident, and a New Zealander, were initially set to leave quarantine on June 3 but will now remain until June 23.
• 02The total number of hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius has risen to 13, with three deaths reported.
• 03Health Minister Mark Butler confirmed that all six quarantined individuals tested negative recently but are still at risk during the 42-day incubation period.
• 04The quarantine facility in Perth was built for $400 million and is located near the Pearce RAAF Base.
• 05Hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents, but the strain involved in this outbreak has shown rare human-to-human transmission.

The extended quarantine affects the health and safety protocols in place for passengers exposed to hantavirus, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with the outbreak.