As at 8pm, Thursday 23 April 2020, an additional seven cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed since 8pm 22 April, bringing the total to 2,982. One previously identified case has been removed following further testing.
During that time, 7,352 people were tested, up from 5,645 the 24 hours before.
| Cases | Count |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cases (incl. interstate residents in NSW health care facilities) | 2,982 |
| Deaths (in NSW from confirmed cases) | 34 |
| Cases tested and excluded | 185,434 |
| Total persons tested | 190,506 |
There have now been 2,056 people that have recovered from COVID-19 in NSW.
There are currently 230 COVID-19 cases being treated by NSW Health. This includes 19 people being treated in Intensive Care Units, with 15 of those requiring ventilators.
There has been one death related to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
A 78-year-old female with confirmed COVID-19, has passed away. She was a resident of Anglicare Newmarch House.
NSW Health extends condolences to the family of this woman.
The Ruby Princess departed NSW waters yesterday. There are 44 Ruby Princess crew members onshore in NSW. 33 crew with confirmed COVID-19 have disembarked and been transported to health-managed hotels since 21 April. Two crew with confirmed COVID-19 are in RPA hospital and nine crew with confirmed COVID-19 remain in RPA virtual hospital.
Another two crew members were both discharged from RPA virtual and departed by plane to the Philippines last night.
There is now laboratory capacity to approximately double the volume of testing for COVID-19 in NSW from an average of 4,000 tests to 8,000 tests per day over the next week, through both the public and private health systems.
All people with symptoms of an acute respiratory illness, including fever, cough, tiredness or sore throat should come forward for testing.
Areas of concern for community transmission in NSW are available.
NSW Health is alerting passengers who were close contacts of cases on flights to monitor for symptoms, and contact their GP, (call ahead before visiting), or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, or visit a NSW Health COVID-19/Flu assessment clinic should they become unwell. A full list of flight details can be found at Known flights with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Confirmed cases to date
By outcome
| Outcome | Total |
|---|---|
| Recovered | 2,056 |
| Not recovered | 241 |
| Less than three weeks from symptom onset / data not available | 651 |
| Died | 34 |
| Total confirmed cases | 2,982 |
By sex and age group*
| Age group | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 10-19 | 48 | 44 | 92 |
| 20-29 | 352 | 282 | 634 |
| 30-39 | 248 | 247 | 495 |
| 40-49 | 162 | 212 | 374 |
| 50-59 | 223 | 220 | 443 |
| 60-69 | 237 | 229 | 466 |
| 70-79 | 147 | 167 | 314 |
| 80-89 | 46 | 51 | 97 |
| 90-100 | 22 | 15 | 37 |
*Note: Excludes cases notified without a date of birth and/or gender.
By likely source of infection
| Source | Cases |
|---|---|
| Overseas acquired | 1,740 |
| Interstate acquired | 72 |
| Locally acquired - contact of a confirmed case and/or in a known cluster | 804 |
| Locally acquired - contact not identified | 360 |
| Under investigation | 6 |
| Total | 2,982 |
* Counts reported for a particular day may vary over time with ongoing enhance surveillance activities.
