Here's what you need to know this morning.

Fitzsimmons steps into new role

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons is stepping down as head of the volunteer organisation to take on a new government role.

Mr Fitzsimmons was RFS Commissioner for 12 years and his decision to leave comes after overseeing an unprecedented 2019-2020 bushfire season across NSW.

He will now lead a newly-created government agency called Resilience NSW, designed to plan for disasters and then provide a roadmap for recovery.

The Berejiklian Government has pointed to bushfires, drought and now COVID-19 as disasters which require attention.

Ruby Princess to dock near Wollongong

The Ruby Princess is connected to 11 deaths around Australia. ( AAP: Joel Carrett )

The ABC understands the Ruby Princess cruise ship will dock this morning at Port Kembla near Wollongong.

Border Force officers and health workers will board the ship and are expected to test crew members for coronavirus and deliver medical supplies.

Yesterday, AAP photographer Joel Carrett snapped a symbolic photo of the Ruby Princess through Sydney's iconic Waverley Cemetery, which has been splashed on the front of several newspapers.

There have now been 11 deaths and 600 coronavirus cases connected to the Ruby Princess which was allowed to dock in Sydney last month.

A criminal investigation was launched at the weekend to determine whether Carnival Cruises, which operates the Ruby Princess, downplayed potential coronavirus cases.

Overseas, the COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate in several countries.

Man charged for coughing at police

Four people have been charged for breaching physical-distancing guidelines introduced to reduce the spread of coronavirus at the weekend.

NSW Police said one of the men charged was a 21-year-old at Bondi Beach who ignored the "beach closed signs" on Sunday morning.

Officers alleged he refused to follow move-on directions and then coughed at an officer while claiming to have COVID-19.

He later tested negative for the virus and will appear in court today after being refused bail.

Multiple fines for barbecue gatherings

A total of 18 penalty infringement notices (PINs) were also issued for alleged breaches of the Public Health Act across NSW.

NSW Police said several of the people who were given fines were not following social-distancing guidelines and could not provide a "legitimate reason" for being out of their homes.

Several of the PINs, including in Tenterfield and Sutherland, were issued to people attending barbecues despite gatherings being banned.

Another included a woman who joined a man as he delivered food because "she was bored being at home".