At least 53 cruise ship passengers test positive for COVID-19

Widespread anger and criticism has been raised over two cruise ships that were allowed to dock in Sydney last week with thousands of passengers disembarking. At least 53 passengers from the Ruby Princess and Ovation of the Seas cruise ships have since been confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus. Emergency Service Minister David Elliot conceded the situation should never have happened but said it was now necessary to “get on with the job”. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the state government was ramping up its security measures with “harsh penalties” applicable to people caught flouting restrictions. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au