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 Ruby Princess, said the ship had to remain close to Australian health services in case more staff on board contracted the virus. "Going back to the US is doable on a technical aspect but what if a crew member suddenly needs heavy medical care and we're in the middle of nowhere?" "Being able to send home those crew members who are not required for the safe operation of the ship is the right thing to do both from a humanitarian point of view and Australia's international standing as a maritime nation that looks after foreign nationals in its care," president Sture Myrmell said.

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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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Cruise Ship with 800 Covid-positive Passengers Docks in Australia's Sydney
2 years, 1 month ago

Cruise Ship with 800 Covid-positive Passengers Docks in Australia's Sydney

News 18  

A cruise ship with hundreds of Covid-positive passengers docked in Sydney, Australia, after being hit by a wave of infections. The Majestic Princess cruise ship was about halfway through a 12-day voyage when an outbreak of cases was noticed, Carnival Australia president Marguerite Fitzgerald told reporters in a media briefing on Saturday. “All positive cases were mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic, …

COVID-19 cruise ship Coral Princess docks in NSW as testing policy changes
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cruise ship Coral Princess docks in NSW as testing policy changes

ABC  

A cruise ship with a COVID-19 outbreak among crew and passengers has arrived in New South Wales today as the state government announces a key change to its reinfection policy. Key points: Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly, says the new, more infectious sub-variants present "another curve ball" About 100 people on board the Coral Princess have so far tested …

‘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 …

Qantas and Virgin knew the Ruby Princess was a coronavirus time bomb but were powerless to stop it
4 years, 4 months ago

Qantas and Virgin knew the Ruby Princess was a coronavirus time bomb but were powerless to stop it

ABC  

When TV networks beamed vision of passengers disembarking the Ruby Princess on the morning of March 19, airline executives were horrified. Key points: Airline bosses repeatedly had to ask Border Force whether they were flying Ruby Princess passengers Airline bosses repeatedly had to ask Border Force whether they were flying Ruby Princess passengers In the days after the ship docked, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Nightmare continues at home for passenger on the infamous Ruby Princess
4 years, 8 months ago

Nightmare continues at home for passenger on the infamous Ruby Princess

ABC  

A Pilbara woman says she has had repeated nightmares and anxiety since she and her husband became the first diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in the remote region of WA. Key points: A passenger on the now infamous Ruby Princess tells of her ordeal aboard the vessel She says passports were not checked when passengers disembarked in Sydney The woman says …

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 …

NSW Police seize Ruby Princess's 'black box' in overnight raid for coronavirus investigation
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW Police seize Ruby Princess's 'black box' in overnight raid for coronavirus investigation

ABC  

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has confirmed there has been a raid on the Ruby Princess under order by the state coroner. Key points: More than 1,000 crew remain on board the stricken vessel, 200 of whom have flu-like symptoms The Ruby Princess has been linked to more than 600 coronavirus cases and 15 deaths The ship is docked at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Coral Princess: Another cruise ship with coronavirus victims docks in Florida
4 years, 9 months ago

Coral Princess: Another cruise ship with coronavirus victims docks in Florida

India TV News  

Another cruise ship with coronavirus victims on board, including two fatalities, docked in Florida on Saturday. The Coast Guard statement said as of Saturday there are 114 cruise ships, carrying 93,000 crew members, either in or near U.S. ports and waters. That includes 73 cruise ships, with 52,000 crew members, moored or anchored in U.S. ports and anchorages. “The federal, …

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 …

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 Police launch largest peacetime operation in Sydney Harbour to restock cruise ships amid coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

NSW Police launch largest peacetime operation in Sydney Harbour to restock cruise ships amid coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

More than 1,300 crew members are being moved between cruise ships in Sydney Harbour in what NSW Police have described as the largest maritime operation the city has seen outside wartime. Key points: Five Carnival cruise ships will have left Australian waters by tonight NSW Police and the port authority are working to refuel and restock the ships The Ruby …

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 …

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 …

While the focus was on Bondi Beach, coronavirus was silently spreading elsewhere in Sydney
4 years, 9 months ago

While the focus was on Bondi Beach, coronavirus was silently spreading elsewhere in Sydney

ABC  

As state and federal authorities scolded people for sunning themselves at Bondi Beach last week, something more sinister was silently spreading through Sydney. Meanwhile, about 8km away, 2,700 passengers had disembarked from the Ruby Princess cruise ship at Circular Quay despite 13 people on board being tested for COVID-19 As their results were in limbo, a tidal wave of passengers …

Coronavirus cases in NSW rise past 1,000, Border Force boss blames State Government for Ruby Princess bungle
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus cases in NSW rise past 1,000, Border Force boss blames State Government for Ruby Princess bungle

ABC  

The Australian Border Force commissioner has tipped a bucket on the NSW Government over its handling of the arrival of a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship in Sydney last week. Key points: The total number of coronavirus cases in NSW has jumped to over 1,000 In the 24 hours to 8:00pm yesterday, 211 people returned positive results Many of the new cases …

Cruise ship passengers to be banned from disembarking in NSW after Ruby Princess row
4 years, 9 months ago

Cruise ship passengers to be banned from disembarking in NSW after Ruby Princess row

ABC  

The State Government will block anybody from disembarking cruise ships in New South Wales until new border protections are in place. Key points: NSW strengthened its rules for cruise ships after being criticised over Ruby Princess passengers disembarking in Sydney The Federal Government last week restricted all cruise ships from entering Australia About a dozen cruise ships waiting to dock …

Australian Border Force let Ruby Princess cruise passengers to disembark in Sydney amid coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Border Force let Ruby Princess cruise passengers to disembark in Sydney amid coronavirus

Daily Mail  

The disastrous decision to allow coronavirus-infected passengers to disembark from a cruise ship into the community had sparked recriminations about who was responsible, with one report saying New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian had put the blame on Australian Border Force officials. On March 19, around all passengers were allowed to disembark the Ruby Princess in Sydney without being tested …

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