COVID-19: Second death at Newmarch aged care centre

A woman uses a walker to assist her mobility at an aged care facility (FILE).

A woman uses a walker to assist her mobility at an aged care facility (FILE). Source: AAP

A second death related to coronavirus has shook Newmarch aged care centre, within 24 hours.


The victim was a 94 year old man who was a resident at the facility. His death comes within 24 hours after the centre recorded its first death, a 93 year old male. 

COVID-19 spread to the staff and the residents of the facility after a worker was infected without realising it and continued working at the centre for 6 days. NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said that 39 people at the centre have been diagnosed with coronavirus, 13 among them being staff members. 

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A general view of Anglicares Newmarch House.
A 93-year old resident at Anglicares Newmarch House in western Sydney who had COVID-19 has died. (AAP) Source: AAP

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