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Thousands quarantined and hospitals closed in Tasmania due to cruise ship cluster

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A woman roller skates in front of a closed Bondi Beach in Sydney Source: AAP

More than 4,000 people In Tasmania are facing two weeks of quarantine after a coronavirus cluster linked to passengers from the Ruby Princess forced the closure of two hospitals.


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By Greg Dyett

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More than 4,000 people In Tasmania are facing two weeks of quarantine after a coronavirus cluster linked to passengers from the Ruby Princess forced the closure of two hospitals.


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