Updated April 15, 2020 14:22:11

Photo: Passengers who later tested positive for coronavirus were allowed to leave the Ruby Princess cruise ship when it docked in Sydney last month. (Instagram: Supplied)

The ACT has recorded its third coronavirus death, chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says.

The woman, who was in her 60s, contracted COVID-19 while aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

She died in the Canberra Hospital.

"I offer my sincere condolences to this person's family and friends," Dr Coleman said.

She said the woman's death — the 63rd in Australia — acted as a reminder at a time of few new cases in Canberra.

"While we have seen a flattening of the curve in Canberra, it is necessary that we continue taking physical distancing seriously to protect these vulnerable groups," Dr Coleman said.

No new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in Canberra over the past two days.

A total of 103 cases have been identified in the ACT, and 77 of those people have already recovered.

Yesterday, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr expressed his pleasure with most Canberrans for following health advice over the long weekend.

Just one new case was reported over the Easter break.

But Mr Barr warned against complacency, after ACT Policing noted that some locations, such as IKEA and a popular walking circuit around Lake Burley Griffin, were at times too crowded.

"The fantastic work that people have been doing — day in, day out for weeks — can all be undone by one large crowd gathering," he said.

Police also turned back some Canberrans who were headed to the coast, though no fines were issued.

Topics: covid-19, canberra-2600, act

First posted April 15, 2020 13:17:03