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Speculations regarding quarantine of container ship in Richards Bay

Reports that the "Hammonia Pacificum" has been quarantined at the Port of Richards Bay due to a suspected Ebola case had yet to be confirmed. The ship arrived in Richards Bay on Aug 9, 2014, around 5 p.m. and was currently still moored at the harbour which led to speculation that the ship had been quarantined. A South African Revenue Services’ deputy spokesperson stated that the revenue services was in the process of investigating the matter. To keep the virus from seeping into South Africa through its ports, ships have been required to apply for quarantine clearance from port authorities three days before their expected arrival. Shipping agents have also been urged to liaise closely with vessels and notify port health authorities of any suspected illness on board.

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