A Ruby Princess cruise ship passenger in his 80s has died from coronavirus in hospital, taking Australia’s death toll to 46.
The man died at North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania.
He is the fourteenth Ruby Princess passenger to die from coronavirus in Australia.
So far 46 people have died from coronavirus in Australia, including five deaths confirmed on Tuesday.
A Ruby Princess cruise ship passenger in his 80s has died from coronavirus in hospital, taking Australia’s death toll to 46
So far 46 people have died from coronavirus in Australia, including five deaths confirmed on Tuesday
The Ruby Princess cruise ship is docked in Port Kembla, near Wollongong, as a criminal investigation begins into why 2,700 passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney Harbour on March 19 despite having multiple travellers who were ill with coronavirus symptoms.
The investigation will cover the actions of the port authority, ambulance, police, NSW Health and ship operator Carnival Australia.
The ship is expected to spend up to 10 days in Port Kembla as its 1040 crew members undergo medical assessments, treatment or emergency extractions.
The Ruby Princess cruise ship is docked in Port Kembla, near Wollongong, as a criminal investigation begins
Some 200 have symptoms of the illness. Two of the crew members were taken off the ship yesterday for medical assistance.
‘We will continue to make sure there’s the highest level of security for the locals down in southern NSW,’ NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said on Monday.
More to come.
