The NSW Premier apologized for not stopping people infected with nCoV from the Ruby Princess cruise to Sydney in March, causing a serious outbreak.

"The lesson has not been learned in time. Once again, I sincerely apologize for all individuals and agencies that have made mistakes," New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian told

An investigation into the Covid-19 outbreak involving the Ruby Princess yacht last week concluded that NSW authorities had made an "unjustifiable" mistake by allowing about 2,700 passengers, of which 120 felt they were not.

The survey also found that about 914 cases in NSW could be related to the translation of the yacht Ruby Princess phrase, mainly from passengers.

"I cannot imagine what it would be like for you or your loved one to continue to be affected and hurt by the consequences of this incident," added Ms. Berejiklian.

Australian officials in March urged 2,700 guests aboard the Ruby Princess cruise to quarantine themselves and soon contact authorities after finding out that four people were positive for nCoV.

New South Wales health agency leader Brad Hazzard at that time said the appearance of Ruby Princess was very worrying.

Australia currently records more than 23,500 infections and 421 deaths caused by nCoV, much less than in other developed countries.