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Today the Chief Medical Officer told the #covid19Aus Senate committee that he didn’t know about the #RubyPrincess until after 2,700 passengers were allowed to disembark.
And that’s just the beginning of this debacle…
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https://twitter.com/KKeneally/status/1253129573018947586
And that’s just the beginning of this debacle…
A thread
https://twitter.com/KKeneally/status/1253129573018947586
Ever since the #RubyPrincess docked in Sydney on 19 March, we are all living with the consequences:
- 700 #covid19Aus cases
- Over 20 deaths
- Responsible for 10% of cases in
And it’s put pressure on health systems in every state & territory. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/coronavirus-across-australia-if-ruby-princess-never-docked/12172314
- 700 #covid19Aus cases
- Over 20 deaths
- Responsible for 10% of cases in
And it’s put pressure on health systems in every state & territory. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/coronavirus-across-australia-if-ruby-princess-never-docked/12172314
Let's take a look at my home state of NSW…
390 of 2,971 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 13% of cases from one boat.
But passengers were allowed to use public transports, hop in cabs and Ubers, and fly across the country and around the world…
390 of 2,971 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 13% of cases from one boat.
But passengers were allowed to use public transports, hop in cabs and Ubers, and fly across the country and around the world…
Let's take a look at South Australia…
89 of 437 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's an astonishing 20% of cases from one boat.
89 of 437 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's an astonishing 20% of cases from one boat.
Let's take a look at QLD…
85 of 1,024 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 8% of cases from one boat.
85 of 1,024 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 8% of cases from one boat.
Let's take a look at WA…
54 of 546 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 10% of cases from one boat.
54 of 546 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 10% of cases from one boat.
Let's take a look at Victoria…
33 of 1,336 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 2.5% of cases from one boat.
33 of 1,336 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 2.5% of cases from one boat.
Let's take a look at the ACT…
21 of 104 coronavirus cases in the territory are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 20% of cases from one boat.
21 of 104 coronavirus cases in the territory are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 20% of cases from one boat.
Let's take a look at the NT…
2 of 27 coronavirus cases in the territory are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's still 7% of cases from one boat.
2 of 27 coronavirus cases in the territory are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's still 7% of cases from one boat.
And finally let's take a look at Tasmania…
22 of 202 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 11% of cases from one boat.
22 of 202 coronavirus cases in the state are from the #RubyPrincess.
That's 11% of cases from one boat.
The CMO also told the committee today the outbreak in North West Tasmania was actually due to a #RubyPrincess passenger.
That outbreak- 100 cases & counting- shows the number of cases the Ruby Princess is responsible for is even higher than first thought. https://twitter.com/KKeneally/status/1253135106027339776
That outbreak- 100 cases & counting- shows the number of cases the Ruby Princess is responsible for is even higher than first thought. https://twitter.com/KKeneally/status/1253135106027339776
One week after #RubyPrincess docked in Sydney, @PeterDutton_MP told Ray Hadley on @2GB873 the blunder was on NSW Health's head…
As you let that sink in… the CMO made clear today the @AusBorderForce are the lead federal agency responsible for our airports and seaports during this pandemic… https://twitter.com/KKeneally/status/1253129573018947586
The stats speak for themselves & the #covid19aus Senate committee will uncover more about the calamitous #RubyPrincess disaster.
Despite banning cruise ships, @ScottMorrisonMP didn’t stop the one boat that mattered and Australians are now living with the consequences.
Despite banning cruise ships, @ScottMorrisonMP didn’t stop the one boat that mattered and Australians are now living with the consequences.
