COVID cases not a problem as cruise ship dollars welcomed
abc.net.au/news/covid-arrives-on-board-coral-princess-cruise-ship-burnie/101620324Two years on from Tasmania's COVID crisis in the north-west of the state, the town of Burnie has welcomed a cruise ship with infected passengers, with locals happy for the extra trade and tourists expressing confidence in the health measures being taken.
The outbreak grew to 131 COVID-19 cases, was associated with a dozen deaths and forced the closure of two hospitals.Members of the Australian Defence Force Australian Medical Assistance team arrive in Burnie in 2020. "Not only is it good for business but it provides a lot of activity and vibrancy in the immediate community, and it's great for the rest of the region," he said.
Tasmanian government health officials would not disclose the number of COVID-positive passengers the ship was hosting.
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