Priya Alexander

But they've also said that the risk to the wider public remains low at this time and there's no cause for concern or travel restrictions.

They have said that, the World Health Organisation.

I think what my brain immediately went to, Belle, is how did this even get onto the cruise ship?

Yeah.

And local authorities in Argentina have suggested that it's because this couple went birdwatching in Argentina, have contracted it and then brought it onto the boat.

And one of the couple has very tragically died.

But, you know, I think this is a really unique entity.

We've got a rare virus in very close confines and there is a very aggressive public health response.

So I think for, you know, this is a tragic situation for those on board.

As you said, there's a long incubation period, but I think the risk to the wider public is low.

No.

Great.

Okay.

I didn't even know you were going.

You haven't told me.

I'd like to come.

I'm letting you know.

On ABC Radio National, you're with The Health Report.

So it is Budget Week.

Everyone's talking about it, Belle.