Massive drop in new coronavirus infections in NSW continues
ABCNew South Wales has recorded two more coronavirus deaths, bringing the state's total to 26, as the number of new cases continues to decline. Key points: Two more passengers from the Ruby Princess cruise have died Sixty-six crew members have now tested positive Only nine new COVID-19 infections were recorded in NSW in the past 24 hours Health Minister Brad Hazzard said a 74-year-old woman died in John Hunter Hospital, while a 79-year-old man died in the Northern Beaches Hospital. In the 24 hours to 8:00pm on Sunday, the state recorded only nine new COVID-19 cases, despite more than 2,600 people being tested. "The fact that we had nine new cases clearly indicates that we are moving in the right direction, but we still have a lot more to do," Mr Hazzard said. Mr Hazzard said the woman, who worked at the Anglicare Newmarch House in Caddens and eventually tested positive, put vulnerable people at risk.