Public health management of communicable diseases on cruise vessels in Tasmania

Under the Tasmanian Public Health Act (1997) the Director of Public Health has the powers to manage cases and contacts of notifiable diseases while vessels are in Tasmania.

This document describes the roles and responsibilities of cruise vessel operators and Public Health Services Tasmania in managing communicable disease outbreaks on cruise vessels operating in Tasmania.

It also outlines the reporting and communication expectations for cruise vessels operating in Tasmania including on board scenarios for COVID-19.

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