ACT records third case of coronavirus disease COVID-19 as panicked Canberrans empty shelves
4 years, 9 months ago

ACT records third case of coronavirus disease COVID-19 as panicked Canberrans empty shelves

ABC  

The ACT Government has confirmed a third case of coronavirus, as panicked Canberrans drive up to an hour-and-a-half away to buy groceries. Key points: The third confirmed case in Canberra is a woman in her 70s who tested positive last night As of 8:00am today, 1,389 people in the ACT have returned negative tests for the disease The two earlier confirmed COVID-19 cases both involved men in their 30s The woman who tested positive to COVID-19 is aged in her 70s, and was admitted to Canberra Hospital last night. "We still believe there is a small increased risk of exposure to people travelling on that bus," she said. "There are people from Canberra coming over and a significant amount from Goulburn, which is 30 minutes away, to do their shopping," he said. "Being a local, we kind of know most of our local people, but when strangers come in you can't sort of say, 'oh, you're from out of town, you can't shop here.'"

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ACT records three more COVID-19 deaths and 791 new cases
2 years, 9 months ago

ACT records three more COVID-19 deaths and 791 new cases

ABC  

Three more people have died with COVID-19 in Canberra as the ACT records 791 new cases. Key points: A man in his 70s, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s have all died with COVID-19 A man in his 70s, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s have all died with COVID-19 …

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached
3 years, 2 months ago

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached

ABC  

The ACT has reached 80 per cent full vaccination coverage of Canberrans aged 12 and over. Key points: Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source ACT charities say they expect an influx of donations as restrictions continue to ease ACT charities …

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early
3 years, 3 months ago

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 16 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, as Chief Minister Andrew Barr says he will not end lockdown early and be faced with the prospect of announcing daily deaths. Key points: None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods ACT …

ACT records 17 new cases of COVID-19, number infectious in the community 'of concern'
3 years, 3 months ago

ACT records 17 new cases of COVID-19, number infectious in the community 'of concern'

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 17 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Key points: Of the 17 new cases confirmed, at least 11 were infectious in the community The Australian Defence Force has now joined ACT Policing and NSW Police for a joint border patrol operation Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith warned a rumour that people could get a vaccine at Canberra …

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases in the territory, with at least seven of those in the community while infectious. Key points: The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca reduce the wait time between doses to between four and eight weeks The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca …

ACT records 21 new COVID-19 cases as government announces change in restrictions for some industries
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT records 21 new COVID-19 cases as government announces change in restrictions for some industries

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 21 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the territory’s outbreak to 211. Key points: Two people have now recovered from the virus, but the number of cases in hospital has grown to 11 Two people have now recovered from the virus, but the number of cases in hospital has grown …

ACT records 14 new COVID-19 cases as authorities try to contain growing outbreak
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT records 14 new COVID-19 cases as authorities try to contain growing outbreak

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 14 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the territory’s outbreak to 190. Key points: All of the ACT's 14 new infections are linked to other known COVID-19 cases All of the ACT's 14 new infections are linked to other known COVID-19 cases One person was infectious in the community for …

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks
3 years, 4 months ago

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 19 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of active cases in Canberra to 28. Key points: One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was infectious at work for three days One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was …

Australia Says Daily Covid-19 Cases Fall To Three-month Low as States Plan Easing of Curbs
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia Says Daily Covid-19 Cases Fall To Three-month Low as States Plan Easing of Curbs

News 18  

Australia on Thursday reported its lowest one-day rise in new COVID-19 cases in nearly three months, as states said restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the virus will be further relaxed. Australia said 35 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the past 24 hours, the lowest one-day rise since June 24. Victoria state – Australia’s COVID-19 epicentre – …

WA prepares to relax coronavirus restrictions despite recording first COVID-19 case in nine days
4 years, 8 months ago

WA prepares to relax coronavirus restrictions despite recording first COVID-19 case in nine days

ABC  

Western Australia's roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions will be laid out in full by the end of the weekend as the state recorded one new case overnight, breaking its eight-day streak of no positive tests. Key points: The roadmap would show WA's way out of the crisis, the Premier said The roadmap would show WA's way out of the crisis, …

First coronavirus death recorded in Canberra as number of new cases slow overnight
4 years, 9 months ago

First coronavirus death recorded in Canberra as number of new cases slow overnight

ABC  

A woman in her 80s who acquired COVID-19 overseas has become the first person in Canberra to die of the virus. Key points: The elderly woman, who died in Canberra Hospital over the weekend, was the first person to die of coronavirus in the ACT Authorities say it is a "tragic reminder" of the necessity of social distancing The ACT …

ACT's unexplained coronavirus cases under investigation as growth in new cases slows
4 years, 9 months ago

ACT's unexplained coronavirus cases under investigation as growth in new cases slows

ABC  

It is "too early" to say whether two unexplained cases of COVID-19 in Canberra are the result of community transmission, according to the ACT Government. Key points: Six new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canberra Two of the ACT's 77 cases are in intensive care ACT Health is yet to determine how two people came to be infected …

Coronavirus update: Scott Morrison announces strict new quarantine rules, new cases decline for second day, US overtakes China's tally
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Scott Morrison announces strict new quarantine rules, new cases decline for second day, US overtakes China's tally

ABC  

All people returning to Australia will be forced to quarantine in hotels for 14 days, a baby is among 24 new cases in Western Australia, and the US now has more confirmed cases than any other country. Friday's key moments Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for …

‘One for $3.50, Two for $99’: How one shop is stopping toilet paper greed during Australia’s coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

‘One for $3.50, Two for $99’: How one shop is stopping toilet paper greed during Australia’s coronavirus outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A convenience store owner has …

Canberra coronavirus count rises to 32, with 12 new cases reported
4 years, 9 months ago

Canberra coronavirus count rises to 32, with 12 new cases reported

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19 in just under 24 hours, after the number of cases more than doubled on Sunday. Reacting to the latest numbers, Chief Minister Andrew Barr foreshadowed more crackdowns on people's freedoms if measures to close many "non-essential" services failed to slow the virus's spread. "Visitors will be restricted to care and support …

Canberra coronavirus cases increase as Health Minister halts prison visits
4 years, 9 months ago

Canberra coronavirus cases increase as Health Minister halts prison visits

ABC  

The ACT Health Minister has praised the actions of three Canberrans newly diagnosed with COVID-19, saying each of them followed guidelines to minimise their transmission to others. Key points: All three new cases had recently travelled overseas Canberra's jail will suspend visits to inmates to slow the virus's spread There are now nine confirmed cases of coronavirus in the ACT …

Coronavirus isn't causing Australia to run out of food — but why are shelves still bare?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus isn't causing Australia to run out of food — but why are shelves still bare?

ABC  

Until a couple of weeks ago — before the coronavirus crisis — the biggest queues you would probably expect to see at supermarkets were at checkouts, as people lined up to leave. "I think a lot of consumers — they worry that something won't be available, and so they don't really understand what goes behind the shelf," Associate Professor Simpson …

Australia coronavirus outbreak: PM warns of ‘once-in-100 year’ crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia coronavirus outbreak: PM warns of ‘once-in-100 year’ crisis

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australian Prime Minister has warned people to “stop hoarding,” as shoppers across the country empty supermarket shelves amid rising alarm over the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, which has infected almost 180,000 people worldwide. Some fear the rapid rise in coronavirus cases suggest that Australia’s normally robust health system could be overwhelmed, like Italy’s where …

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?

ABC  

Empty supermarket shelves have become a common sight in the past few weeks, since coronavirus sparked widespread panic buying. Key points: Coronavirus has led to temporary shortages of some products in supermarkets But retail and agricultural experts say Australia has plenty of food to go around Rationing was introduced during World War II, but is extremely unlikely to be repeated …

Coronavirus: Supermarkets appeal for public to stop panic buying as shelves emptied across UK
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Supermarkets appeal for public to stop panic buying as shelves emptied across UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British food retailers have appealed to the public to stop …

Coronavirus quarantine rule prompts WA threat of $50,000 penalty as panic buying intensifies
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus quarantine rule prompts WA threat of $50,000 penalty as panic buying intensifies

ABC  

People arriving in Western Australia who are caught breaching a directive to self-isolate for two weeks face up to a $50,000 fine as the state seeks to slow the spread of coronavirus. Key points: Overseas arrivals are being ordered to self-isolate for 14 days Panic buying has increased across Perth with shelves stripped bare One more positive coronavirus test in …

Coronavirus readiness in spotlight as new cases keep coming, supermarkets limit toilet paper purchases
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus readiness in spotlight as new cases keep coming, supermarkets limit toilet paper purchases

ABC  

Queensland Health authorities will run scenario tests today as COVID-19 preparations ramp up and retailers start to crack down on panic purchasing. Queensland chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said although 80 per cent of people would get a mild case of the disease — "they'd hardly know they have it" — she said it was important they isolated themselves …

Covid19 scare prompts \'panic buy\' in Australia
4 years, 10 months ago

Covid19 scare prompts \'panic buy\' in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's biggest supermarket on Wednesday announced a limit on toilet paper purchases after the global spread of coronavirus sparked a spate of panic buying Down Under. Woolworths said the restriction of four packs of toilet paper per person would apply "to ensure more customers have access to the products". Despite government assurances, there has been a run on some …

Coronavirus panic buying increase at Australian stores - toilet paper, bottled water first to go
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus panic buying increase at Australian stores - toilet paper, bottled water first to go

Daily Mail  

Major supermarkets throughout Australia are running out of stock as customers panic buy supplies amid a potential coronavirus outbreak. The aisles in Coles in Claremont, Perth were unusually empty on Saturday as shoppers stockpiled the essentials One shopper was shocked to realise her local supermarket in Hornsby, Sydney, was entirely sold out of pasta A Costco in Casula, Sydney, sold …

Coronavirus fears prompt shoppers to stock up on essential items, stripping supermarket shelves
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus fears prompt shoppers to stock up on essential items, stripping supermarket shelves

ABC  

Across the country supermarket shelves are being stripped bare as Australians start stocking up on essentials, should a coronavirus pandemic be officially declared. Key points: Items like tinned food, toilet paper and medical supplies are being stockpiled Experts recommend adding long-life and essential items to a "pandemic stash", rather than panic buying Those suffering from medical conditions are recommended to …

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