Ruby Princess Covid-19 infections

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    I found the report referenced below very difficult to read. How 2,700 passengers who'd been exposed to 26 confirmed cases of Covid-19 were allowed to just walk off into Sydney is deeply disturbing:

    "... People were coughing and sneezing all around us ... and we continued to meet in large numbers in the dining rooms, the large theatre for evening entertainment, the buffet area, and all around the ship ...when the rest of the world was in an epidemic and lockdown,”
    "... On Thursday around 2700 passengers were allowed to disembark without being questioned about their health, because the vessel had been deemed "low risk" by NSW Health as it had come from New Zealand. A day later, four passengers tested positive for coronavirus. The total number of confirmed cases among passengers is 26, with 17 passengers and one crew member diagnosed in NSW and another eight passengers who are now interstate. …"
    "... As well as the Ruby Princess, another four cruise ships that recently docked in Sydney have been linked to confirmed cases.
    …"

    https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/coughing-sneezing-all-around-cruise-ship-passengers-told-to-carry-on-20200322-p54cpz.html
 
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