Urgent genomic testing is underway in New South Wales to determine whether two overseas arrivals who tested positive to COVID-19 after landing in Sydney are carrying the new Omicron variant.
Jane Halton, chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, told Today the border restrictions are a good short-term measure."What we are trying to do is slow it down ... we are going to be able to learn how we might best manage this variant." Anyone who has already arrived in NSW who has been in any of the nine African countries within the previous 14 days must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, and call NSW Health on 1800 943 553.NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the "NSW Government will continue to put community safety first by taking these precautionary but important steps until more information becomes available".
International aircrew will have to quarantine in Victoria's hotel quarantine program for 72 hours or 14 days - depending on whether they have been in one of the nine countries or not. Testing requirements also apply. "We'll will continue to work with the Commonwealth Government and state and territory colleagues to better understand the potential implications for this new variant and which actions are required to keep Australians protected."South Australia has brought into effect some of the strongest restrictions across the country.
I find it sooo ridiculous that international travellers are allowed into our country, yet unvaccinated AUSTRALIANS can't even work at our place of employment because we are 'to much of a threat' STAND TOGETHER AUSSIES, WEVE ALWAYS BEEN STRONGER TOGETHER
You guys have started again
Lock the FK down.....that's all they can do
Oh dear! Is Tasmania still in commonwealth?
So Tassie isn't part of Australia going by your post . You guys must be on the AFL payroll....🙃🙃🙃😬😬😬
What a JOKE... you know from experience people do not comply to instructions. Why are they allowed to enter the country and wander off to wherever they are staying.... ? I am not a TROLL.
Has South Australia not reduced international quarantine to 7days? I thot that kicked in on Nov 23?
9NewsAdel Hang on, what? Why is WA making only travellers from SA quarantine for 14 days? Surely that cant be right?
Why isolate travellers from these 9 countries, why not the whole flight which has passengers from these banned countries including crew
9NewsMelb So they will all come through Victoria 🙄😡
so how does the government control this - they can’t ensure you do 72hrs if you’ve gone rural
A best suggestions stopped inbound flight immediately until end of this year. We want peaceful Christmas 🎄.
So where is the South American variant Lambda now you lot were hysterical about? How is that doing now?
Please tell me that’s not Victoria’s only rule
9NewsSyd The divided states of Australia. Pathetic as we move to 2022 we have premiers struggling with their standing in life.
No TAS then?
Truth and lies all over the interweb
The Call: Woolongong Shooter It's likely someone is amused by the mules vis a vis knitting wool thread as ligature in male genital mutilation. Welcome to Operation Ramsey. - The Grand Key.
heztrisa kena isolate for 3 days dekat accommodation sendiri la kan?
Omicron throws out all the reopening now
Different states have different measures DELIBERATELY DESIGNED to confuse everyone. People read this and say “why do NSW visitors have to isolate for 14 days but VIC visitors don’t?” There’s no logic behind it ON PURPOSE. It’s designed to destroy your sanity. Don’t let them win.
9NewsAdel So If these precautions are being taken because they are unsure of the vaccine effectiveness against Omicron, why have different rules for vaccinated v unvaccinated. All should quarantine…
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