Handling of Ruby Princess COVID-19 incident is 'criminal negligence' says Chris Bowen on Q+A, medical department heads buying from Bunnings
4 years, 9 months ago

Handling of Ruby Princess COVID-19 incident is 'criminal negligence' says Chris Bowen on Q+A, medical department heads buying from Bunnings

ABC  

Frontline health workers were the focus on Q+A as Australia continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a fight that has not been aided by the number of cases coming from the Ruby Princess cruise ship. Key points: Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen called the Ruby Princess case "criminal negligence" Frontline health workers in Australia are concerned about a shortage in protective equipment, especially masks Government modelling on coronavirus in Australia could be released as soon as this week The handling of that issue saw Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen unload on the parties who have been playing the blame game with each other over the incident. "I've seen department directors going to Bunnings, I've seen people look and hope they might have contacts overseas, and it's probably the number one concern for health workers around the country at the moment." Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world "There's absolutely no doubt that protective gear is vital for the delivery of safe care to patients with COVID-19 disease," Dr Morgan said. "The Ruby Princess is frankly criminal negligence and the blame game that's being played between the Commonwealth, the state and the cruise company is just unbelievable," Mr Bowen said.

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Ruby Princess passengers win class action lawsuit against Carnival Australia over COVID outbreak on ill-fated voyage
1 year, 2 months ago

Ruby Princess passengers win class action lawsuit against Carnival Australia over COVID outbreak on ill-fated voyage

ABC  

Carnival Australia was negligent and engaged in misleading representations over the Ruby Princess voyage in 2020, the Federal Court has found. Key points: Justice Angus Stewart rules the cruise operator knew its screening process would not catch all infections There had been two previous COVID-19 outbreaks on cruises held a month prior The lead plaintiff sued for $360,000 but was …

Family share cruise sickness horror as ship doctor claimed it was ‘not possible’ to catch Covid
1 year, 5 months ago

Family share cruise sickness horror as ship doctor claimed it was ‘not possible’ to catch Covid

The Independent  

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Hundreds of passengers, crew members fell ill on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds of passengers, crew members fell ill on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says

The Independent  

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Carnival cruise ship passengers complain of high number of Covid-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Carnival cruise ship passengers complain of high number of Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Guests aboard a Carnival Corp. ship with an outbreak of Covid-19 say the staff was overwhelmed by the number of cases, showing the cruise industry is continuing to struggle with the illness. Carnival cruise ship passengers complain of high number of Covid-19 cases Carnival didn’t say how many people were infected on the Carnival Spirit, which docked Tuesday in Seattle …

Agriculture officers did not conduct coronavirus health checks as required on Ruby Princess
4 years, 4 months ago

Agriculture officers did not conduct coronavirus health checks as required on Ruby Princess

ABC  

Officers from the Department of Agriculture did not follow proper processes when inspecting the Ruby Princess, neglecting to conduct health checks on passengers before they were let off the coronavirus-struck ship. Key points: Agriculture officers did not follow national protocols when dealing with the Ruby Princess Agriculture officers did not follow national protocols when dealing with the Ruby Princess Officers …

‘Serious mistakes’ made by Australian authorities in cruise ship coronavirus outbreak, inquiry finds
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Serious mistakes’ made by Australian authorities in cruise ship coronavirus outbreak, inquiry finds

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australian authorities made “serious mistakes” in dealing with an outbreak of coronavirus on board a cruise …

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian apologises 'unreservedly' over Ruby Princess mistakes that led to coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 4 months ago

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian apologises 'unreservedly' over Ruby Princess mistakes that led to coronavirus outbreak

ABC  

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has apologised "unreservedly" for the "unimaginable loss" suffered by people because of NSW Health's handling of the coronavirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship. Key points: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has responded to the Special Commission of Inquiry report which was delivered on Friday NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has responded to the Special Commission of Inquiry …

Damning Ruby Princess inquiry finds 'inexcusable' and 'inexplicable' errors
4 years, 4 months ago

Damning Ruby Princess inquiry finds 'inexcusable' and 'inexplicable' errors

Daily Mail  

Authorities made serious errors by failing to test a new classification of suspected coronavirus passengers on board the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship. Authorities made serious errors by failing to test a new classification of suspected coronavirus passengers on board the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship Pictured: Cruise ship passengers disembark from Ruby Princess in Sydney on March 19 But …

How six hours could have prevented the tragedy of the Ruby Princess
4 years, 4 months ago

How six hours could have prevented the tragedy of the Ruby Princess

ABC  

The independent inquiry into the Ruby Princess slammed NSW Health's "do nothing" decision to allow passengers to disembark without waiting six hours for the results of coronavirus tests. "Once the first positive tests results were known — a matter taking perhaps six hours — all passengers and crew should have been considered suspect cases for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms," the …

Ruby Princess passengers allowed off ship after Border Force mistook negative flu tests for coronavirus results
4 years, 5 months ago

Ruby Princess passengers allowed off ship after Border Force mistook negative flu tests for coronavirus results

ABC  

A senior Australian Border Force officer who allowed 2,700 people to disembark the Ruby Princess cruise ship mistakenly believed passengers displaying "flu-like symptoms" had tested negative to COVID-19, when they had instead tested negative for the common flu. Key points: The ABF confused Ruby Princess passengers' flu tests for negative COVID-19 tests, documents reveal The ABF confused Ruby Princess passengers' …

Ruby Princess operators face class action after coronavirus outbreak on cruise ship
4 years, 5 months ago

Ruby Princess operators face class action after coronavirus outbreak on cruise ship

ABC  

Eight hundred people have joined a class action against the operators of the Ruby Princess over its "misleading and deceptive" conduct surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak in March. Key points: Operator Princess Cruises said it would not respond to claims by class action lawyers Operator Princess Cruises said it would not respond to claims by class action lawyers Shine Lawyers is …

Ruby Princess inquiry hears passenger diagnosed with flu, days before she died of coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

Ruby Princess inquiry hears passenger diagnosed with flu, days before she died of coronavirus

ABC  

A passenger on the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship has claimed doctors onboard diagnosed her friend with the flu just days before she tested positive to coronavirus and died in a Sydney hospital. Key points: A witness told the inquiry doctors assured her several times her friend only had the flu A witness told the inquiry doctors assured her several …

Ruby Princess passengers disembarked before coronavirus test results to get flights, inquiry hears
4 years, 6 months ago

Ruby Princess passengers disembarked before coronavirus test results to get flights, inquiry hears

ABC  

A NSW Health physician says the department decided not to wait for COVID-19 swab results before allowing the Ruby Princess to disembark because passengers needed to catch flights. Key points: Ruby Princess passengers were allowed to disembark despite several people on board being tested for coronavirus The ship was assessed as "low risk" when passengers disembarked on March 19 At …

Carnival cruises began dealing with coronavirus in January. Here's how the company handled the Ruby Princess in March
4 years, 7 months ago

Carnival cruises began dealing with coronavirus in January. Here's how the company handled the Ruby Princess in March

ABC  

As Ros Torrance smiled at the camera on the balcony of her luxury suite aboard the Ruby Princess, she had an inkling something wasn't quite right. Ms Torrance was lucky: she was on the ship weeks before the infamous Ruby Princess cruise that has become the single largest source of COVID-19 infections in Australia. Why New South Wales Health officials …

Australia's coronavirus death toll rises after 81yo Ruby Princess passenger becomes latest fatality
4 years, 7 months ago

Australia's coronavirus death toll rises after 81yo Ruby Princess passenger becomes latest fatality

ABC  

NSW Health has confirmed another coronavirus death linked to the Ruby Princess almost two months after the infected ship docked in Sydney. Key points: Authorities confirmed six new coronavirus infections and one death in NSW Authorities confirmed six new coronavirus infections and one death in NSW Two cases were linked to Newmarch House, Australia's second-biggest COVID-19 cluster Two cases were …

Ruby Princess inquiry lifts lid on 'reprehensible shortcomings' and the people who 'forgot' to relay crucial information
4 years, 7 months ago

Ruby Princess inquiry lifts lid on 'reprehensible shortcomings' and the people who 'forgot' to relay crucial information

ABC  

It's a world away from the glitz and ostentation, parties and performances of the Ruby Princess. It heard an assessment of the ship as "low risk" by NSW Health was based on illness figures that were up to 18 hours old by the time it docked. The inquiry heard the Port Authority had learned of the ambulances and on March …

Ruby Princess inquiry boss not fazed by Scott Morrison's barb about 'aggressive' questioning
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess inquiry boss not fazed by Scott Morrison's barb about 'aggressive' questioning

ABC  

The commissioner overseeing an inquiry into the Ruby Princess cruise ship has told the probe he was unfazed by the Prime Minister's criticisms of his "aggressive" questioning. Key points: Mr Walker said he did not take the PM's comments about his approach as interference Mr Walker said he did not take the PM's comments about his approach as interference Scott …

Fears for ongoing safety of those still on coronavirus-affected Ruby Princess as it docks in the Philippines
4 years, 8 months ago

Fears for ongoing safety of those still on coronavirus-affected Ruby Princess as it docks in the Philippines

ABC  

The remaining crew members on the Ruby Princess cruise ship, linked to hundreds of cases of coronavirus in Australia, have arrived in the Philippines today amid concerns that some on board remain in isolation due to COVID-19. Key points: The Ruby Princess saw an outbreak of COVID-19 which infected hundreds At one point, 10 per cent of all Australian cases …

Coronavirus-hit Ruby Princess cruise ship crew partied after passengers disembarked in Sydney
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus-hit Ruby Princess cruise ship crew partied after passengers disembarked in Sydney

ABC  

Scores of crew members on the Ruby Princess celebrated with a party on the day it docked in Sydney unaware of the public health disaster that was about to happen. Key points: Two Ruby Princess crew members have spoken about a party held on the ship after passengers disembarked in Sydney Band member Chris Harris said he "assumed the ship …

Ruby Princess inquiry chief's questioning of crying health worker over coronavirus outbreak 'out of line', PM says
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess inquiry chief's questioning of crying health worker over coronavirus outbreak 'out of line', PM says

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says "aggressive" questioning that reduced a NSW Health employee to tears at the Ruby Princess inquiry was "out of line". Key points: The Prime Minister says the commissioner needs to reflect on his aggressive questioning The Prime Minister says the commissioner needs to reflect on his aggressive questioning The inquiry is investigating the decisions made around …

Ruby Princess coronavirus inquiry hears emotional apology from senior NSW Health official
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess coronavirus inquiry hears emotional apology from senior NSW Health official

ABC  

A NSW Health official has broken down in tears while apologising for the government department's failures in dealing with the Ruby Princess coronavirus outbreak. Key points: The Ruby Princess left Australian waters late last month The Ruby Princess left Australian waters late last month However, the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding its arrival in Sydney has only just begun However, …

Coronavirus stricken Ruby Princess FINALLY leaves Australian waters
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus stricken Ruby Princess FINALLY leaves Australian waters

Daily Mail  

The Ruby Princess cruise ship, which is linked to at least 10 per cent of Australia's COVID-19 cases and nearly a third of its deaths, has finally left the country. The doomed Ruby Princess cruise ship is seen leaving Port Kembla in Wollongong on Thursday, with a banner draped over the back saying 'Thank You Illawarra' Crew members are seen …

How the coronavirus pandemic would look in Australia if Ruby Princess had never docked
4 years, 8 months ago

How the coronavirus pandemic would look in Australia if Ruby Princess had never docked

ABC  

The Ruby Princess, which has been responsible for hundreds of coronavirus infections and more than 20 deaths, will leave Australian waters today. Key points: About one in 10 coronavirus cases throughout Australia are linked to the Ruby Princess About one in 10 coronavirus cases throughout Australia are linked to the Ruby Princess The ACT has the highest proportion of Ruby …

Ruby Princess doctor tells inquiry she would not have allowed passengers to disembark
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess doctor tells inquiry she would not have allowed passengers to disembark

ABC  

The senior doctor aboard the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship has told an inquiry she would not have let passengers disembark when it docked in Sydney last month. Key points: When the vessel docked in March, dozens of passengers had coronavirus symptoms The doctor said she was "surprised" people were not told to wait for results An inquiry will investigate …

Coronavirus-hit Ruby Princess to leave, but crew's fate remains uncertain
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus-hit Ruby Princess to leave, but crew's fate remains uncertain

ABC  

The promise of seeing the world while working on the Ruby Princess seemed like a dream come true. Key points: NSW Police are working to get most of the crew safely off, with a skeleton staff remaining on board The ship is likely to leave Australian waters this week More than 600 COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths have been linked …

Ruby Princess operator ignoring coronavirus concerns of international guests, claims US passenger
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess operator ignoring coronavirus concerns of international guests, claims US passenger

ABC  

An American passenger from the stricken Ruby Princess, which has been linked to hundreds of coronavirus infections, has criticised the cruise line and authorities for failing to track international guests. Key points: The passenger told the ABC she has had "zero follow-up" from the cruise ship's operator She has also criticised NSW Health Ruby Princess passengers are now being offered …

How coronavirus turned the Ruby Princess into 'the bastard cruise'
4 years, 8 months ago

How coronavirus turned the Ruby Princess into 'the bastard cruise'

ABC  

It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for Marie Loveridge. "We were told we can't get on yet because there's been something on the ship, and it's definitely nothing to do with this coronavirus, but the ship has to be cleaned," she says. By the time the ship made it to Wellington on March 14, five people …

Police in Ruby Princess coronavirus probe to question more than 5,500 passengers as global cases rise
4 years, 8 months ago

Police in Ruby Princess coronavirus probe to question more than 5,500 passengers as global cases rise

ABC  

Thousands of passengers who sailed on the last two voyages of the stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship will be questioned, as NSW Police investigate the massive coronavirus outbreak linked to the vessel. Key points: The survey will ask passengers about their health and what took place on their Ruby Princes cruise Californian man Steve Lazarus is the first international coronavirus …

Global coronavirus cases linked to the Ruby Princess rise, ship's first international fatality confirmed
4 years, 8 months ago

Global coronavirus cases linked to the Ruby Princess rise, ship's first international fatality confirmed

ABC  

International anger is mounting over the Ruby Princess fiasco, with the first death recorded outside Australia and the number of global cases linked to the stricken cruise continuing to rise. Key points: At least 35 international coronavirus cases are linked to the Ruby Princess NSW Police want to speak to passengers on the ship's previous voyages A Canadian passenger has …

Ruby Princess cruise ship passenger wants answers after wife Karla Lake died from coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess cruise ship passenger wants answers after wife Karla Lake died from coronavirus

ABC  

Key points: Karla and Graeme Lake were both diagnosed with coronavirus after travelling on the Ruby Princess Ms Lake died in hospital 10 days after leaving the cruise ship Mr Lake says he wants justice for his wife A man whose wife died of coronavirus after they both travelled on the Ruby Princess has vowed to seek justice for her. …

Coronavirus investigation into Ruby Princess will take five months, NSW Premier says
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus investigation into Ruby Princess will take five months, NSW Premier says

ABC  

The massive criminal investigation into a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in Australia stemming from the Ruby Princess cruise ship is expected to be finished by September this year. Key points: The ship is still docked at Port Kembla, south of Sydney Police are working with its operator to provide medical support for sick crew Eighteen deaths and more than 600 …

Coronavirus concerns for 900 international passengers on Ruby Princess, who are not included in official stats
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus concerns for 900 international passengers on Ruby Princess, who are not included in official stats

ABC  

They came to Sydney for the trip of a lifetime but went home with a deadly souvenir. Key points: The ABC has spoken to Canadian travellers on the Ruby Princess They said the company "could not have done more to put our health at risk" Princess Cruises said it "followed the federal and state health clearance processes to the letter" …

Ruby Princess coronavirus outbreak likely from waiter in galley, NSW Police say
4 years, 8 months ago

Ruby Princess coronavirus outbreak likely from waiter in galley, NSW Police say

ABC  

A waiter or someone who handles food on the Ruby Princess was the likely source of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in Australia, NSW Police has revealed. Key points: Eighteen deaths and hundreds of confirmed COVID-19 cases have been traced back to the Ruby Princess NSW Police said there have been offers to repatriate certain crew members on board the …

Massive drop in new coronavirus infections in NSW continues
4 years, 8 months ago

Massive drop in new coronavirus infections in NSW continues

ABC  

New 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 …

Border Force Australia received phone call over coronavirus fears hours before Ruby Princess was due to dock
4 years, 9 months ago

Border Force Australia received phone call over coronavirus fears hours before Ruby Princess was due to dock

ABC  

The Australian Border Force has confirmed it received a concerned phone call from the state port authority about the Ruby Princess, hours before the cruise ship was due to dock. Key points: The Ruby Princess has been at the centre of a blame game between the ABF and the NSW Government The ABF maintains NSW Health cleared the ill-fated vessel …

Coronavirus: Police launch investigation as 600 cruise passengers test positive after disembarking
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Police launch investigation as 600 cruise passengers test positive after disembarking

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A criminal investigation into the docking of a cruise ship is being launched by police in …

Timeline of Ruby Princess fiasco
4 years, 9 months ago

Timeline of Ruby Princess fiasco

Daily Mail  

March 18: The Ruby Princess issues an urgent mayday call for an ambulance for two of its passengers presenting with coronavirus-like symptoms 24 hours before the ship is allowed to dock in Sydney. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian defends the actions of NSW Health and the Australian Border Force and points the finger at the Ruby Princess. April 4: Leaked emails …

Sydney news: Shane Fitzsimmons quits Rural Fire Service, Ruby Princess docks at Port Kembla
4 years, 9 months ago

Sydney news: Shane Fitzsimmons quits Rural Fire Service, Ruby Princess docks at Port Kembla

ABC  

Here's what you need to know this morning. Fitzsimmons steps into new role NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons is stepping down as head of the volunteer organisation to take on a new government role. The ABC understands the Ruby Princess cruise ship will dock this morning at Port Kembla near Wollongong. Yesterday, AAP photographer Joel Carrett snapped a …

Coronavirus update: Australia death toll hits 41, Ruby Princess docks south of Sydney and Donald Trump praises malaria drug
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Australia death toll hits 41, Ruby Princess docks south of Sydney and Donald Trump praises malaria drug

ABC  

Japan has declared a state of emergency for the rest of the month as Tokyo tops 1,000 cases, Australia has conducted its 300,000th coronavirus test, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to hospital. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is undergoing "some routine tests" but was in good spirits and in touch with his team, …

The coronavirus cruise ship Ruby Princess has docked at Port Kembla in NSW – this is what the Australian authorities will do next
4 years, 9 months ago

The coronavirus cruise ship Ruby Princess has docked at Port Kembla in NSW – this is what the Australian authorities will do next

ABC  

The Ruby Princess cruise ship has docked at Port Kembla a day after NSW Police announced a criminal investigation into the handling of the ship's passengers. Last week, several Ruby Princess crew members were taken off the ship at sea to receive medical treatment in Sydney — a task Commissioner Fuller described as "dangerous". Commissioner Fuller said while the ship's …

Virus-hit Ruby Princess cruise ship docks in eastern Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

Virus-hit Ruby Princess cruise ship docks in eastern Australia

Al Jazeera  

The Ruby Princess is biggest single source of coronavirus cases in Australia and is now under criminal investigation. The Ruby Princess, a cruise ship that has become the biggest single source of coronavirus cases in Australia, docked at a port in southern New South Wales on Monday so crew in need of urgent medical treatment could be brought ashore. The …

Ruby Princess coronavirus deaths to be subject of criminal investigation by NSW Police homicide squad
4 years, 9 months ago

Ruby Princess coronavirus deaths to be subject of criminal investigation by NSW Police homicide squad

ABC  

Police have launched a criminal investigation into whether the operator of the Ruby Princess downplayed potential coronavirus cases before thousands of passengers disembarked in Sydney last month. Key points: A 17-minute triple-0 call was made from the vessel the day before passengers disembarked in Sydney Police said Carnival Australia said COVID-19 was not an issue on the vessel Nearly 200 …

Coronavirus-stricken cruise ships leave Sydney Harbour after NSW police operation, but the Ruby Princess remains
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus-stricken cruise ships leave Sydney Harbour after NSW police operation, but the Ruby Princess remains

ABC  

Three more cruise ships have left Sydney Harbour overnight following a mass police operation to send vessels affected by the coronavirus crisis home — but the stricken Ruby Princess, which has been linked to 600 cases and 10 deaths, remains off the New South Wales coast. Key points: NSW Police worked with the five ships to organise food and fuel …

NSW coronavirus death toll rises, with three people dying after travelling on the Ruby Princess
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW coronavirus death toll rises, with three people dying after travelling on the Ruby Princess

ABC  

New South Wales has recorded four more COVID-19 deaths, including three former passengers on the coronavirus-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship. Key points: There have now been 10 deaths and more than 600 cases connected to the Ruby Princess cruise ship The three latest deaths were all elderly male passengers on the ship The NSW Government has defended its handling of …

New coronavirus infections in NSW fall again, but authorities unsure of source of local infections
4 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus infections in NSW fall again, but authorities unsure of source of local infections

ABC  

The trend of increasing coronavirus cases in NSW has steadied but authorities say they remain in the dark about the source of hundreds of infections. Key points: Ms Berejiklian said it was pleasing to see the number of new infections remaining steady However, authorities are concerned about hundreds of "locally acquired" cases That's because their source is unknown, making them …

Another Ruby Princess coronavirus death recorded in Queensland, as cases rise to more than 800
4 years, 9 months ago

Another Ruby Princess coronavirus death recorded in Queensland, as cases rise to more than 800

ABC  

An 85-year-old man who was on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship has died from COVID-19 in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane. Key points: Three Queenslanders have now died from COVID-19 as well as a woman who died in Sydney last month Queensland has a total of 835 cases Two hospital workers have also tested positive to the illness Another 57 …

Inside the coronavirus-plagued Ruby Princess, where staff are pleading for help
4 years, 9 months ago

Inside the coronavirus-plagued Ruby Princess, where staff are pleading for help

ABC  

The parties are over, the passengers are gone and in their place an eerie silence has fallen over abandoned restaurants and bars. But, more than 1,000 staff remain onboard the Ruby Princess with limited medical support after the ship became a major source of coronavirus infection and was banished to the horizon off NSW's coast. Carnival Cruises, which owns the …

ACT's first coronavirus death was a Ruby Princess passenger
4 years, 9 months ago

ACT's first coronavirus death was a Ruby Princess passenger

ABC  

The first person in the ACT to die from COVID-19 was a passenger on the Ruby Princess cruise ship, authorities have confirmed at the request of her family. Key points: The ACT currently has 80 confirmed coronavirus cases, after one person was removed — they are not believed to have ever had the virus The woman in her 80s whose …

NSW Government grilled over handling of coronavirus issues on Ruby Princess — full press conference
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW Government grilled over handling of coronavirus issues on Ruby Princess — full press conference

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant have been grilled about the state's handling of the Ruby Princess' arrival in Sydney. Thousands of passengers were allowed to disembark from the cruise ship last week despite several people being tested for coronavirus. We will be releasing a report on the cruise ship so we're transparent to the …

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