Newmarch nursing home confirms another coronavirus death, taking national toll to 97

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A 16th resident of the Newmarch House aged care facility in Sydney has died after testing positive to coronavirus, taking the national death toll to 97.

Another elderly resident at the Newmarch House nursing home has died after testing positive for COVID-19, the 16th victim of the outbreak at the Sydney facility."We extend our sincere condolences to the family for whom this is both distressing and tragic," operator Anglicare said in a statement.

"The incredibly contagious nature of the virus is evidenced by the fact that in the past 24 hours, three staff members of Newmarch House have tested positive."People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits. Testing for coronavirus is now widely available across Australia. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

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They cleaned whole nursing home out - they took everyone's money, they starved&abused old ppl, then they killed them all,now they are keenly waiting for next lot $$(like processing line)Anglicare management should be locked up in jails & Anglicare should be taken out of business

Let's hope Australia does a Bradman. Sincere condolences to the 98 & 99th SBSNews coronavirus

This just so terrible. 😢

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