Crucial industries face 'massive disruption' under NSW COVID-19 close contact rules, expert warns
3 years ago

Crucial industries face 'massive disruption' under NSW COVID-19 close contact rules, expert warns

ABC  

Crucial industries face "massive disruption" in coming months as more and more workers are taken out of action after being deemed close contacts, a prominent epidemiologist has warned. Key points: Industry figures say they are bracing for big challenges in the months ahead Omicron's spread is forcing thousands of exposed workers into isolation Staff shortages could impact the entire supply chain for goods and services It might mean fewer items to choose from on supermarket shelves, or having to wait even longer for online shopping to arrive at your door. Road Freight NSW CEO Simon O'Hara said the industry was already facing staffing challenges. Simon O'Hara from Road Freight NSW, the peak body for trucking operators, said the industry was already struggling to retain exhausted workers, which would likely compound upcoming challenges.

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COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

Health union joins NSW Premier's push to change mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules
2 years, 3 months ago

Health union joins NSW Premier's push to change mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules

ABC  

The union that represents workers in hospitals and the aged care sector wants to scrap mandatory COVID-19 isolation. Key points: The Health Services Union is calling for forced stay-at-home rules to be scrapped The NSW Premier is leading a push to reduce the COVID isolation period from seven days to five Some health experts argue it is too soon to …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 5 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

Third wave of COVID-19 could peak higher than second wave, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says
2 years, 5 months ago

Third wave of COVID-19 could peak higher than second wave, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says

ABC  

Queensland's Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has not ruled out the re-introduction of mask mandates in light of an increase in COVID-19 cases as the third wave makes its way through the state. Key points: Ms D'Ath said Queensland Health would follow any future advice from the Chief Health Officer Queensland recorded 3,971 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 5 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

WA businesses struggle to adapt to new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron takes hold
2 years, 10 months ago

WA businesses struggle to adapt to new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron takes hold

ABC  

West Australian businesses say they are struggling to cope with tighter COVID-19 restrictions introduced yesterday in response to the state's growing Omicron outbreak, and are fearful of further measures being implemented. Key points: New COVID-19 restrictions came into force on Monday in Western Australia New COVID-19 restrictions came into force on Monday in Western Australia Businesses are reporting challenges with …

Victorian COVID-19 close contact exemption expands for more workers as Omicron wave rages
2 years, 11 months ago

Victorian COVID-19 close contact exemption expands for more workers as Omicron wave rages

ABC  

Thousands more Victorians will be able to go to work after being exposed to COVID-19 at home, as the state government tries to counter significant disruption to essential services caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Key points: Household contacts of COVID-19 cases who work in education, transport, utilities and emergency services will be able to go to …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

Reduced COVID-19 isolation for NSW healthcare staff a 'catch-up' measure to stop system 'collapsing'
2 years, 11 months ago

Reduced COVID-19 isolation for NSW healthcare staff a 'catch-up' measure to stop system 'collapsing'

ABC  

Tired and overworked healthcare workers in New South Wales were left with no choice but to support reducing the isolation rules for staff with no symptoms who had been deemed close contacts of COVID-19 cases. Key points: Expert says reducing isolation for asymptomatic healthcare staff made complete sense President of the doctors union says patients will not be put in …

COVID-19 Omicron variant's spread through Queensland prompts health experts to go beyond mask rules to protect themselves
3 years ago

COVID-19 Omicron variant's spread through Queensland prompts health experts to go beyond mask rules to protect themselves

ABC  

Queensland frontline health workers are going beyond public health directions to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19's highly transmissible Omicron variant, as personal responsibility becomes the new mantra of the pandemic. Key points: Experts say going on outdoor adventures might be a better idea this holiday period Wearing a mask as often as possible is also suggested One doctor …

COVID-19 experts urge Australia to keep some restrictions while more is learnt about Omicron
3 years ago

COVID-19 experts urge Australia to keep some restrictions while more is learnt about Omicron

ABC  

An adviser to the federal government's COVID-19 re-opening plan is now calling for some restrictions on crowd sizes and masks to remain, while authorities learn more about the Omicron variant. Key points: Three infectious disease experts say reintroducing restrictions will give authorities time to learn about Omicron NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says people can make their own decisions about wearing …

COVID-19 vaccine restrictions could pose issues for Queensland businesses worried about being on the frontline
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccine restrictions could pose issues for Queensland businesses worried about being on the frontline

ABC  

Queensland hospitality businesses are concerned restrictions for those unvaccinated against COVID-19 from next month will have serious repercussions on their busiest trade time of the year. Key points: Hospitality venues says they will have to put on extra staff to check vaccination status Some are looking to double security at venues, but there is a 'massive shortage' of guards Some …

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate
3 years, 1 month ago

Beds and medical services cut as Queensland hospital workers defy COVID-19 vaccination mandate

ABC  

More than 8 per cent of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service workers have failed to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, forcing cuts to surgical, medical and mental health beds. Key points: Almost 4,000 health workers in the state's public hospitals have provided no evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says those employees will be sent …

NSW Health system stretched by COVID-19 Delta outbreak but Premier insists hospitals will 'cope'
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW Health system stretched by COVID-19 Delta outbreak but Premier insists hospitals will 'cope'

ABC  

The union representing health workers says the NSW Premier is "talking a big game" if she thinks the state's hospital system can withstand an expected increase in COVID-19 cases over the coming weeks. Key points: The Premier has warned October will be the state's worst month in case numbers The Premier has warned October will be the state's worst month …

Concerns around Greater Sydney's COVID-19 'leakage' to Illawarra's Shellharbour
3 years, 3 months ago

Concerns around Greater Sydney's COVID-19 'leakage' to Illawarra's Shellharbour

ABC  

The secretary of the South Coast Labour Council says employment figures show Shellharbour is vulnerable to workplace transmission of COVID-19, despite the new permit system. Key points: New data shows the majority of workers from Shellharbour work in the Wollongong local government area, part of Greater Sydney South Coast Labor Council and Australian Health Services Research Institute say this allows …

Sydney news: Business groups warn jobs will be lost without more lockdown support
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney news: Business groups warn jobs will be lost without more lockdown support

ABC  

Here's what you need to know this morning. Lockdown to be extended NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will today announce a four-week extension of Greater Sydney's lockdown in light of the state's worsening coronavirus crisis, as business groups call for more financial support. Business NSW head Daniel Hunter said recent financial support was welcome but didn't go far enough. "To put …

Growing number of COVID-19 cases in community triggered NSW lockdown
3 years, 5 months ago

Growing number of COVID-19 cases in community triggered NSW lockdown

ABC  

In just under three hours yesterday, NSW's worsening COVID-19 crisis plunged millions of people into a two-week lockdown. Key points: Only 12 of the 29 COVID-19 cases recorded yesterday were in isolation Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says that an unrecognised strand of infection escalated the government's response The list of COVID-19 exposure sites continues to grow The lockdown — …

NSW COVID-19 cases rise by 12, Premier flags further lockdown measures
3 years, 5 months ago

NSW COVID-19 cases rise by 12, Premier flags further lockdown measures

ABC  

More COVID-19 restrictions could be introduced in NSW as early as today, after a dozen new cases were identified outside Sydney’s lockdown zone, and the current outbreak passed 80 infections. Key points: Authorities say there is growing concern as cases have popped up in unexpected areas The chief health officer says everyone should check the list of exposure sites before …

Four Sydney LGAs placed in lockdown as NSW records 22 new COVID-19 cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Four Sydney LGAs placed in lockdown as NSW records 22 new COVID-19 cases

ABC  

People who live or work in four Sydney local government areas — including the CBD — will go into lockdown after NSW recorded 22 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The affected local government areas are: Waverley Woollahra Randwick City of Sydney People who live in those areas, or have worked in those areas in the past fortnight, …

NSW COVID-19 latest restrictions explained as parts of Sydney go into lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW COVID-19 latest restrictions explained as parts of Sydney go into lockdown

ABC  

More than 1 million Sydneysiders have been plunged into a week-long lockdown as the city's COVID-19 outbreak spreads to several suburbs. If you live in, or have worked in these four LGAs in the past fortnight, you are subject to the new public health orders: City of Sydney Waverley Woollahra Randwick Until at least 11:59pm on Friday, July 2, anyone …

NSW COVID-19 restrictions ease but masks still mandatory on public transport, churches, beauty salons
3 years, 10 months ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions ease but masks still mandatory on public transport, churches, beauty salons

ABC  

Restrictions have eased in NSW from today and while it is welcome news for many, Sydneysiders shouldn't pack away their masks just yet. Key points: Several restrictions were lifted at 12.01am today, with 30 people now allowed in homes Several restrictions were lifted at 12.01am today, with 30 people now allowed in homes Masks are no longer mandatory in supermarkets …

Australian doctors, nurses and aged care workers tell us how they're dealing with COVID-19
4 years, 2 months ago

Australian doctors, nurses and aged care workers tell us how they're dealing with COVID-19

ABC  

Half an hour into a 12-hour shift, elastic starts to cut into the skin behind Jack's* ears. COVID-19 made hospitals and aged care homes places where workers were no longer safe, but as Jack says, unlike other high-risk industries "there's no danger money". In response to calls from healthcare workers and the various representative bodies, the Victorian Government introduced a …

Compulsory COVID-19 quarantine measures slammed as shipping industry fears exodus of skilled workers
4 years, 3 months ago

Compulsory COVID-19 quarantine measures slammed as shipping industry fears exodus of skilled workers

ABC  

Queensland residents who crew Australian-flagged ships will be forced into quarantine upon returning home, if their ships dock in states deemed COVID-19 hotspots, under a new directive. Key points: Industry says new rules will hurt seafarers and their families Queensland Government accused of 'irrational' rule change as COVID-19 cases dwindle Interstate crews not deemed essential workers under directive The latest …

Victorian jobs slump amid stage 4 coronavirus lockdown, but 'COVID recession' bites elsewhere
4 years, 4 months ago

Victorian jobs slump amid stage 4 coronavirus lockdown, but 'COVID recession' bites elsewhere

ABC  

Paula Evans, owner of boutique Tierra Alma in beachside Mordialloc, didn't need the Australian Bureau of Statistics to tell her about the epic economic pain of Melbourne's August lockdown. Key points: Payroll jobs fell 1 per cent around the nation, but 2.8 per cent in Victoria, in the month to August 8 Melbourne entered tough stage 4 coronavirus restrictions on …

Number of active coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers hits 1,065 as Premier orders more N95 masks
4 years, 4 months ago

Number of active coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers hits 1,065 as Premier orders more N95 masks

ABC  

There are now 1,065 active cases of COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Victoria, according to Premier Daniel Andrews. Key points: The Victorian Premier says there are plenty of N95 masks in reserve and more are on the way Victoria recommends all healthcare workers dealing with suspected COVID-19 cases wear N95 masks, but federal advice does not go that far Groups …

Amid Victorian coronavirus deaths, pressure mounts for respirator masks to protect Australian doctors
4 years, 4 months ago

Amid Victorian coronavirus deaths, pressure mounts for respirator masks to protect Australian doctors

ABC  

It's a workplace uniform which has scared little children, but for Perth doctor Sean Stevens the alternative to not wearing it is far more terrifying. Key points: Healthcare workers are concerned about the risk of a WA outbreak Healthcare workers are concerned about the risk of a WA outbreak The Government has ramped up procurement of PPE for the sector …

Coronavirus Australia: Gladys Berejiklian's dire warning to NSW
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Gladys Berejiklian's dire warning to NSW

Daily Mail  

Gladys Berejiklian has warned New South Wales its coronavirus crisis sits on a knife edge and that it will only take one case to cause 'a huge tidal wave' of infections. Passengers wearing face masks at Sydney Airport after arriving from Melbourne on Tuesday Victoria's death toll now stands at 147 after the state recorded 11 additional deaths and 439 …

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