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A cruise ship with an estimated 800 COVID-19 patients is set to dock in Sydney.
The Majestic Princess is on its way to the harbour city and expected to dock about 6am on Saturday.
Health officials are keeping a close eye on the cruise.
It’s understood crew members have been advised to wear full PPE.
Princess Cruises says passengers who have tested positive are isolating in their rooms.
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All other passengers “are wearing masks” and still intend to disembark on Saturday.
“Reflective of the increase in community transmission, we too have seen more guests test positive for COVID-19 on the current voyage of Majestic Princess,” the cruise spokesperson said in a statement.
“These guests are mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic and are isolating in their staterooms.
“All unimpacted guests are wearing masks and this will continue when they disembark in Sydney on 12 November.
“We have been proactively preparing for and managing incidences of COVID-19 and continue to work closely with NSW Health including adhering to their guidelines.”
