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Health
By Dan Colasimone

Man in his 40s becomes youngest coronavirus fatality in Australia

A 42-year-old crew member from the Artania cruise ship has become Australia's youngest coronavirus fatality after he died in Royal Perth Hospital.

Most passengers on the international cruise ship have been flown home, but hundreds of crew remain on board with fears for their health.

The vessel is at the centre of a stoush with the West Australian Government and has been ordered to leave Fremantle port and depart Australia by tomorrow.

Look back on Friday as it unfolded.

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