Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in NSW nears 3000 mark

As at 8pm on Saturday, April 18, an additional 21 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in NSW since 8pm on Friday, April 17, bringing the state’s total to 2,957 NSW Health reported earlier today.

During that time, 4,683 people were tested, 469 less tests compared to the previous 24 hours.

There are currently 245 COVID-19 cases being treated by NSW Health which includes 21 people being treated in intensive care units, with 17 of those requiring ventilators.

There has been one death related to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. A 93-year-old man, confirmed positive for COVID-19, passed away. He was a resident of Anglicare Newmarch House.

There have been nine more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Anglicare Newmarch House aged care facility in Caddens since yesterday, bringing the total to 39 cases (13 staff and 26 residents).

There are nine additional Ruby Princess crew members who have tested positive to COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases on board to 171. There are also 12 Ruby Princess crew members with COVID-19 in NSW Health facilities.