Scott Morrison warns more elderly will die from coronavirus and urges 'dignity and respect'

Scott Morrison has reached out to the families of elderly people who've died during the coronavirus pandemic to reassure them they have not been forgotten.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House. Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned Australians to be prepared for more coronavirus deaths, particularly amongst the elderly, after an aged care royal commission heard stories of neglect and apathy.

Some 352 people have died during the crisis so far, mostly in Victoria where more than 160 deaths have been linked to aged care homes. Twenty-one people died in Victoria alone on Wednesday and most were aged over 70.

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