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President of Carnival Australia Marguerite Fitzgerald addresses the media at Circular Quay where the Coral Princess cruise ship is berthed in Sydney, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. AAP Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

About 800 passengers on board the Majestic Princess contracted the virus with the cases starting to appear about halfway through a 12-day voyage around New Zealand.

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About 800 passengers on board the Majestic Princess contracted the virus with the cases starting to appear about halfway through a 12-day voyage around New Zealand.

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