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The Ruby Princess cruise ship has been linked to coronavirus deaths

The Ruby Princess cruise ship has been linked to coronavirus deaths Source: AAP

A senior official from New South Wales Health says it decided not to wait for COVID-19 test results before allowing passengers off the Ruby Princess cruise ship because the agency was concerned about onward flight connections.

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A senior official from New South Wales Health says it decided not to wait for COVID-19 test results before allowing passengers off the Ruby Princess cruise ship because the agency was concerned about onward flight connections.

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