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Coronavirus crisis: Suspected virus ship, Ken Hou, docks in Fremantle

Angela RaphaelThe West Australian
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VideoA ship carrying at least 16 people suspected of having Covid-19 has arrived at Fremantle Port, with the crew to be tested on the dock.

A canola grain ship feared to be carrying at least 16 people suspected of having COVID-19 has arrived at Fremantle Port, with the crew to be tested on the dock.

The Ken Hou vessel has 22 crew members on board but most have displayed elevated temperatures and reported feeling unwell.

The crew will be tested for COVID-19, with the results expected on Tuesday.

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“Pending test results tomorrow, a plan for the management of the vessel will be made with all key stakeholders,” the WA Health Department said in a statement.

Premier Mark McGowan said he wanted the bulk carrier to sail away as soon as possible.

The Ken Hou docks in Fremantle on Monday afternoon.
Camera IconThe Ken Hou docks in Fremantle on Monday afternoon. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian
Camera IconCredit: Ross Swanborough/The West Australian, the Ken Hou arriving in Fremantle Port.

The vessel was supposed to dock in Albany on Saturday.

Health authorities are also monitoring two out of 18 crew on the bulk carrier Poavasa Wisdom, which is in anchorage near Fremantle Port.

Camera IconCredit: Ross Swanborough/The West Australian, the Ken Hou arriving in Fremantle Port.
The Ken Hou docks in Fremantle.
Camera IconThe Ken Hou docks in Fremantle. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian

Western Australia recorded one new case of coronavirus overnight – an overseas traveller in hotel quarantine.

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