A woman dies after contracting coronavirus in NSW, health authorities confirm, taking the total death toll in the state to 23, but the increase of cases remains steady in NSW.
A woman has died after contracting coronavirus in NSW, health authorities have confirmed, taking the total death toll in the state to 23.The increase in coronavirus cases in NSW has remained steady in recent daysThe 91-year-old woman had pre-existing health conditions and died in hospital, however the source of her infection was unknown.
"It doesn't matter what the time, it is always tough when a family member passes away, and this is the toughest of times," he said. Dr Chant also confirmed dozens of coronavirus cases among crew on board the ill-fated the Ruby Princess, with 44 positive tests from a total of 88 tests undertaken. Breaking down the latest news and research to understand how the world is living through an epidemic, this is the ABC's Coronacast podcast.
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