Another six crew have tested positive to COVID-19 on a vessel off the coast of Port Hedland, the second outbreak to strike Western Australia in as many weeks. Health Minister Roger Cook has confirmed seven of the 20 crew from the Vega Dream iron ore bulk carrier have now contracted the virus. 'What I can stress is that there is no risk to the Port Hedland community,' Mr Cook said on Monday. The Patricia Oldendorff bulk carrier set sail on Sunday after 18 of the 21 crew recovered. The Patricia Oldendorff bulk carrier (pictured) set sail on Sunday after 18 of the 21 crew recoveredBoth ships arrived in WA from the Philippines.

Source: Daily Mail October 12, 2020 10:12 UTC