Premier Mark McGowan has expressed"grave concerns" for the spread of coronavirus in WA's remote Kimberley region as he imposed new travel restrictions within the region that go beyond tough measures already imposed across the rest of the state.The tough travel restrictions are aimed at protecting Aboriginal communitiesA spike in COVID-19 cases saw six new positive test results confirmed locally overnight, including a Halls Creek doctor and a border checkpoint worker.
These cases made up 75 per cent of the total cases confirmed across the whole of Western Australia in the past 24 hours. Non-essential travel to the Kimberley has already been prohibited and Aboriginal communities have been closed to the public. The new measures announced today will come into effect from midnight, restricting movement between the region's four local government areas."We know just how vulnerable the Kimberley and Aboriginal people are to viruses like coronavirus," he said.One of the 11 COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Kimberley was an employee checking vehicles passing through the WA border with the Northern Territory over the weekend.
Hey! Be aware: Last few days people have traveled from Gold Coast & Bris. (off a ship) to Adavale! PLEASE stay away! Our population of 16 are over the age of 50. Most over 65 - 75. The South West is clear of virus unless you stay away te, you could introduce virus' to region.
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