From stricter isolation rules for interstate freight workers, encouraging disability support staff to wear masks, and the rates of new cases, the latest health conference from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd covered quite a few different topics.Running through the latest stats, Professor Kidd said, 10 in New South Wales, two in Western Australia and one in South Australia.The death toll in Australia now sits at 113 after two Victorian men in their 80s died overnight.
"We are recommending disability support workers and people working with people with disability wear facemasks when working with clients with a disability in areas of level three restrictions," he said.Professor Kidd said the virus posed a greater risk because people with a disability, particularly intellectual disabilities, have higher rates of chronic disease and were more likely to be in close contact with carers and support people on a daily basis.
"My understanding is that the Prime Minister has asked the [federal health experts] for advice on this and so we expect we will be discussing this tomorrow," Professor Kidd said.also has Professor Kidd "very concerned".
Remember the Ruby Princess and every second article was it? We deserve to know what has happened with the Victorian quarantines.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eliminating COVID is a false hope, but 'aggressive suppression' is workingAustralia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer writes that attempting to eradicate coronavirus is not only unrealistic, it is dangerous. but “In Australia, we will continue to strive for local elimination wherever possible.” 🤷♂️ We need clear definitions as it seems aggressive suppression = elimination of community transmission by effectively managing border quarantines. That’s what I think most people understand elimination to mean in the Australian context.
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »
Coronavirus frontline worker separated from her children by tough Queensland border ban for VictoriansAn emergency department nurse in Melbourne has told SBS News of the pain of being separated from her five children for over 17 weeks, with no end in sight. Oh wow 17 weeks my god. Ask any veteran how many chunks of their families lives they have missed.
Source: SBSNews - 🏆 3. / 89 Read more »
Highly unlikely bones found in Byron belong to backpacker Theo Hayez: policeA cadaver dog unearthed the bones, which have been determined to belong to a human, on Wednesday as officers searched for missing NSW North Coast woman Thea Liddle. What makes a bone 'highly unlikely'? nswpolice newscomauHQ Is there a serial killer in Byron Lot of people going missing there...feel very sorry for young Theo family and all the others ...nice kid.
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »
What could trigger stage 4 lockdownThere has been a lot of speculation over whether Victoria will move to stage four restrictions and now the state’s chief health officer has revealed what is likely to trigger the decision. corona family of viruses OMG, shouldn't this have already been done around those hotspot suburbs from the beginning. No wonder it's out of control in Victoria, the slow to react and leadership decision making is disgusting!!
Source: newscomauHQ - 🏆 9. / 77 Read more »
Crossroads Hotel cluster 'mop up' in its most critical phase: NSW Chief Medical Officer | Sky News AustraliaDr Kerry Chant has warned it is a 'critical time' in the New South Wales virus response phase as authorities attempted to 'mop up' community transmission from the Crossroads Hotel cluster.\n\nThe NSW Chief Medical Officer confirmed 10 new coronavirus cases urging residents in Sydney's south west to 'sustain high rates of testing' to ensure the state did not experience a Victoria-style second wave.\n\nSix cases were acquired locally with three linked to the Crossroads Hotel and another four cases acquired in hotel quarantine.\n\nDr Chant expressed concern over three cases which remained under investigation because it indicated authorities may have 'missed a chain'.\n\n'Some of the individuals have been able to spread the virus and infect quite a number of their household group,' she said.\n\n'It highlights we have the impression the people we're associating with are safe... but household contacts and social groups are the most likely to infect you.\n\n'This is probably not the time for throwing big parties or going out in large groups.'\n\nDr Chant called on Sydneysiders to minimise large social gatherings over the next two weeks to assist authorities with virus containment.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia The Communist Party CCP not just bullying or threats. They produced the worst & horrible pandemic in human history and killing millions of people🌍 CCP must be accountable and must be taken down! robert_spalding SenRubioPress SenTomCotton AlanJones StephenBannon smh
Source: SkyNewsAust - 🏆 7. / 78 Read more »
Victorian sex workers, party-goers fined amid stage-three lockdown | Sky News AustraliaDeputy Commissioner Rick Nugent says Victorian police officers are finding partygoers hiding in cupboards and garages and even sex workers who continue to operate despite strict COVID-19 restrictions. \n\nCommissioner Nugent issued a stern warning to the people of Victoria on Wednesday, saying “the time for discretion is over and any deliberate breach of the restrictions will result in an infringement issued”. \n\nSince last Wednesday - when stage-three lockdowns were reintroduced in Melbourne - Commissioner Nugent said 351 fines were issued to Victorians for breaching restrictions.\n\n“Last Thursday night in Latrobe Street, police were called due to the noise and issued 10 infringement notices and moved people on, they were later called back and issued another 24 infringement notices,” he said. \n\n“And this morning the owner of the short-term rental was issued with an infringement notice for leasing out the property for that purpose. \n\n“As for visiting massage parlours and undertaking sex work, since the restrictions commenced, we’ve issued over 40 infringement notices to individuals visiting those premises,” he said. \n\n“And additionally, two business infringements have been issued, that’s over $10,000 fines issued to those businesses.” \n\nImage: News Corp Australia tismdude Some people need to start seeing the inside of a lockup..... If you don't provide income support to sex workers and others in the Gig and health sectors they will continue to work Do you really expect them to starve? As for idiots who need to party. Keep fining them Lol.. I wonder how many hookers have been been 'given a warning '... And not fined!
Source: SkyNewsAust - 🏆 7. / 78 Read more »