New South Wales Police has suggested the source of the coronavirus outbreak on the ill-fated Ruby Princess could be linked to a crew member working in the ship's galley, as a criminal investigation continues.
New South Wales Police has suggested the source of the coronavirus outbreak on the ill-fated Ruby Princess could be linked to a crew member working in the ship's galley, as a criminal investigation continues.
The ship's private operator reportedly allowed for the galley to provide meals for quarantined crew members as late as Saturday despite concerns the kitchen was likely the source of the outbreak. Crew members are still quarantined on board the ship, which is docked at Port Kembla. Image: News Corp Australia
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