The disastrous impact of the Ruby Princess cruise ship fiasco is well known. Almost two dozen passengers have died and hundreds more have been infected. More than 200 crew also contracted the virus. Tonight two former crew members speak out about their ordeal. #abc730 @jason_om
The so-called “sail away party” is normally reserved for passengers, but on this day it was the Ruby Princess crew’s chance to celebrate. #abc730 #coronavirus
“When we left on the 19th of March as far as we were aware we were a healthy ship.” – Ruby Princess crew member Chris Harris. #abc730 #coronavirus
The next day NSW Health confirmed that 3 passengers who left the ship had #COVID19. One crew member also tested positive and was in isolation on board. #abc730 #coronavirus
The ship’s operator, Princess Cruises, says it refused to leave Australian waters so its crew had access to health services. #abc730 #coronavirus #COVID19 #RubyPrincess
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