WA Health is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 overnight. These cases were reported in yesterday’s statement but will be recorded in today’s official numbers.
All cases are linked to the oil and chemical tanker the MV Stolt Sakura which berthed at Fremantle Port on Saturday.
The State’s total stands at 1,109. To date, 1085 people have recovered from the virus in WA.
As of 8pm last night, WA Health was monitoring 15 active cases of COVID-19 including three people who are in hotel quarantine.
Vessel update
Six crew members from the MV Stolt Sakura have been transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital, following the transfer of a further two people overnight. Two crew members are in ICU, both are in a serious but stable condition. The other four crew members are being managed on a respiratory ward and are in a stable condition.
At this stage it is expected that crew members will remain in isolation or quarantine on board the vessel unless they need to be transferred for medical treatment. WA Health will continue to work with the vessel and key maritime stakeholders regarding its ongoing management.
Australian diplomat update
A family member of a positive COVID-19 case reported in yesterday’s statement, has been identified outside of the normal reporting cycle. The case will be recorded in tomorrow’s official numbers. The family had been self-quarantining in a Northbridge apartment and have since been transferred to a State Quarantine Facility.
