An investigation into the coronavirus outbreak in Tasmania’s north-west has found it most likely began with a Ruby Princess passenger infecting staff, who then unwittingly transmitted the virus to other staff and patients across two hospitals.
The report by Tasmania’s Chief Medical Officer and Director of Public Health found some staff infected with coronavirus worked in the hospitals for several days while experiencing symptoms.
Their report comes after an 86-year-old woman from the north west became Tasmania’s 12th coronavirus death.
Ellen Coulter reports.
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