NSW Health, Minister Hazzard defend handling of Ruby Princess cruise ship saga

NSW Health says it knew influenza was circulating on the Ruby Princess cruise ship before passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney.

NSW Minister for Heath Brad Hazzard and Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant. Source: AAP

Brad Hazzard has defended the governments's handling of the Ruby Princess saga as pressure mounted on the NSW Health minister.

As the state's coronavirus count grew by 104 on Saturday, Mr Hazzard staunchly stood behind his staff who had allowed the cruise ship to disembark in Sydney earlier in the month.