Luckily, health authorities are relieved to report both parties have since returned negative results. The two AFL attendees have been charged, appearing in court yesterday, whilst the accompanying female who did not go to the sporting event has been issued a directive to isolate.
A third threat remains. The Stolt Sakaura, a chemical tanker containing 11 Covid positive crew members is currently on route from the Cayman Islands towards Fremantle Port, expected to dock tomorrow, Friday 1st October.
WA Police Commissioner Dawson described the ships looming arrival as an "unfolding situation".
“The WA Health Department and police will be working with relevant authorities, including the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Fremantle Port Authority in regard to this unfolding situation,” he added.
Time will tell if the ship poses a threat or not. Yesterday, WA recorded zero cases of Covid.
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