Tasmania to ease coronavirus restrictions on aged care, with no news cases for fourth consecutive day
4 years, 8 months ago

Tasmania to ease coronavirus restrictions on aged care, with no news cases for fourth consecutive day

ABC  

Tasmania will begin to lift coronavirus restrictions at aged care homes from next Monday. Key points: Tasmania has recorded one coronavirus death in an aged care facility Tasmania has recorded one coronavirus death in an aged care facility The Premier says there will be a staged lifting of restrictions, starting with aged care The Premier says there will be a staged lifting of restrictions, starting with aged care Tighter restrictions in the north-west have eased and police will be out to ensure rules are still obeyed The plans to ease restrictions at aged care homes was announced before it was revealed late Monday night that the state had recorded no new cases for the fourth consecutive day. Premier Peter Gutwein said on Monday morning the aged care sector would be able to "transition back to the national position" and allow for additional visits. Over the past few weeks, several aged care homes in the state's north-west have undergone intensive coronavirus testing after a worker tested positive for COVID-19. "If you don't need to go out for non-essentials please stay home," he said, adding police would be out in the region to enforce the remaining coronavirus restrictions.

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COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron

ABC  

More than 160 Queensland residential aged care facilities are dealing with active COVID-19 outbreaks, with the third Omicron wave threatening to hit harder than the January peak. Key points: The last two weeks of July and all of August are expected to be "high-risk periods for aged care" A key concern in the latest COVID wave is the impact on …

COVID-19 booster rollout in NSW aged care too slow to prevent deaths, peak body says
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 booster rollout in NSW aged care too slow to prevent deaths, peak body says

ABC  

Australia should have been better prepared for another COVID-19 variant such as Omicron, in order to help stop the high number of deaths in New South Wales nursing homes, a peak national aged care group says. Key points: Out of the 31 aged care residents people whose deaths were reported on Sunday, just two had received booster shots A national …

Tasmanians struggle to access routine medical care as the state's COVID cases continue to rise
3 years ago

Tasmanians struggle to access routine medical care as the state's COVID cases continue to rise

ABC  

Bev Jefferson's husband Troy Robertson was scheduled to receive his 43rd round of chemotherapy at the Royal Hobart Hospital this weekend. Key points: The rapid rise in COVID case numbers is causing delays for those seeking treatment in hospital The AMA says it's "highly likely" non-urgent elective surgeries will be delayed at the Royal Hobart Hospital The hospital is at …

As Omicron moves in, Australia is facing a predictable tragedy in aged care
3 years ago

As Omicron moves in, Australia is facing a predictable tragedy in aged care

ABC  

Today, there are tens of thousands of elderly people sitting alone in their bedrooms in nursing homes — some with COVID, more being tested, others stuck there because of management's well-founded fears. The Aged Care Royal Commission set out comprehensive recommendations to avert such a disaster by increasing staff numbers and paying proper wages, ensuring up-to-date vaccinations and giving families …

Dozens of COVID cases recorded on Tasmania's remote King Island
3 years ago

Dozens of COVID cases recorded on Tasmania's remote King Island

ABC  

About 60 new COVID-19 infections have been recorded on Tasmania's King Island, following what appears to be a super-spreading event. Key points: Sixty positive results have returned in the island The Mayor expects more positive results will come back, with nearly 90 extra tests done yesterday and a mobile clinic doing more testing today Many businesses are being affected by …

Tasmania records 751 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities warn of surge
3 years ago

Tasmania records 751 new cases of COVID-19 as authorities warn of surge

ABC  

Tasmania has recorded 751 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, as health authorities warn the true number of active cases is likely much higher than what is being reported. Key points: Tasmania has recorded 751 new cases of COVID from nearly 3,000 PCR tests conducted One person has been admitted to hospital for COVID-related complications but is not in …

Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
3 years ago

Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant exploded, prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to schedule an emergency national cabinet meeting. Other states also reported surging numbers, with more than 1,500 new infections in Queensland, 1,400 in South Australia, 138 in the Australian Capital Territory and 55 in Tasmania. State Premier Steven …

Tasmania reaches 300 active COVID cases after setting new daily record of 55 cases
3 years ago

Tasmania reaches 300 active COVID cases after setting new daily record of 55 cases

ABC  

An aged care home is in lockdown after a worker tested positive, as Tasmania posts a daily record of 55 new COVID-19 cases. Key points: Resort, gyms, a dental surgery and a music festival have been added to Tasmania's exposure site list Authorities say there have been 55 new COVID cases detected in the previous 24 hours Tasmania and the …

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears
3 years ago

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears

CNN  

CNN — For two years, Australia avoided the worst of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to strict border controls and prolonged lockdowns. On Tuesday, the country’s most populous state reported its highest new daily caseload of the pandemic, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called an emergency National Cabinet meeting to discuss the rising infections. The World Health Organization said on …

These are Tasmania's new COVID-19 rules and restrictions now that the state's border is open
3 years ago

These are Tasmania's new COVID-19 rules and restrictions now that the state's border is open

ABC  

The border is open, the Tasmanian drawbridge is down and arrivals from COVID-19 hotspots are flowing in. Tasmania's border entry conditions depend on your COVID-19 vaccination status — fully vaccinated or not — and whether you have been in an area declared high or extreme risk. All travellers to Tasmania, including returning residents, need to provide their contact and travel …

Tasmanians returning from short trips interstate no longer need to isolate after rules backflip
3 years ago

Tasmanians returning from short trips interstate no longer need to isolate after rules backflip

ABC  

There's good news for Tasmanians returning home from short trips seven days and under from interstate: you no longer have to isolate at home while waiting for your COVID test result. But the Friday press conference announced that those Tasmanians taking short trips would now need to get a test within one day of returning and remain isolated at home …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Tasmania's border might stay closed until COVID vaccination reaches 'closer to 90 per cent'
3 years, 4 months ago

Tasmania's border might stay closed until COVID vaccination reaches 'closer to 90 per cent'

ABC  

Tasmanian authorities have given their clearest indication yet that the state will remain closed off to the rest of Australia longer than the national COVID roadmap had predicted. At a press conference on Friday, the director of Public Health, Mark Veitch, said while he could not give a precise vaccination target yet, the "closer to 90 per cent … the …

COVID-19 mask order for anyone in Tasmania who has returned from Victoria since July 8
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 mask order for anyone in Tasmania who has returned from Victoria since July 8

ABC  

Anyone in Tasmania who has been in Victoria since July 8 will be required to wear masks in public from midnight tonight, and should avoid large gatherings, the Premier says. Key points: Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said the mask order was being made out of an "abundance of caution" Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said the mask order was being made …

Tasmanian health authorities release COVID-19 exposure list after health worker tests positive
3 years, 6 months ago

Tasmanian health authorities release COVID-19 exposure list after health worker tests positive

ABC  

Tasmanian Public Health Services has released several "precautionary exposure sites" after a Launceston General Hospital worker who tested negative to COVID-19 returned a positive test upon arriving home in London. Key points: Public Health has issued a list of places and times of visits by a health worker who returned a positive COVID-19 test after arriving home in the UK …

WA government imposes restrictions on Perth, Peel region as woman tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

WA government imposes restrictions on Perth, Peel region as woman tests positive for COVID-19

ABC  

The WA government has imposed new COVID-19 restrictions on people in Perth and the Peel region after a woman tested positive to coronavirus. WA COVID-19 snapshot Confirmed cases so far: 1,159,261 Active cases: 2,550 Cases in hospital: 163 Deaths: 658 Third dose, WA population aged 16+: 83.8 per cent Fourth dose, WA population aged 30+: 31.2 per cent Latest information …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of aged care workers back under review after referral by Health Minister Greg Hunt
3 years, 7 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of aged care workers back under review after referral by Health Minister Greg Hunt

ABC  

The medical experts helping guide Australia's coronavirus response have been asked to reconsider whether people working in residential aged care should be required to get the vaccine. Key points: An expert panel has been asked to reconsider the mandatory vaccination of residential aged care workers An expert panel has been asked to reconsider the mandatory vaccination of residential aged care …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of aged care workers back under review after referral by Health Minister Greg Hunt
3 years, 7 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of aged care workers back under review after referral by Health Minister Greg Hunt

ABC  

The medical experts helping guide Australia's coronavirus response have been asked to reconsider whether people working in residential aged care should be required to get the vaccine. Key points: An expert panel has been asked to reconsider the mandatory vaccination of residential aged care workers An expert panel has been asked to reconsider the mandatory vaccination of residential aged care …

NSW records no new cases of COVID-19 as restrictions continue
3 years, 8 months ago

NSW records no new cases of COVID-19 as restrictions continue

ABC  

NSW has recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8:00pm Friday night. Sydney hotel quarantine data Photo shows people wearing masks and pulling bags with wheels walk on the footpath COVID-19 cases acquired in India are escalating in Sydney's quarantine hotels, but are yet to exceed the number of infections from the US, NSW …

Tasmania declares Greater Brisbane 'high risk' because of UK coronavirus strain
4 years ago

Tasmania declares Greater Brisbane 'high risk' because of UK coronavirus strain

ABC  

Tasmania has effectively banned travellers from Greater Brisbane following it declaring a three-day lockdown of that area — with the island's head of public health warning the new virus strain is "50 per cent more infectious" and Tasmania "doesn't want to do an experiment" with it. Key points: The Greater Brisbane area is heading into a short lockdown to stop …

Queensland records no new cases of coronavirus overnight as restrictions ease in some regions
4 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records no new cases of coronavirus overnight as restrictions ease in some regions

ABC  

Restrictions on gatherings and visitor bans at aged care homes will be lifted in some parts of Queensland after another day of zero new coronavirus cases. Health Minister Steven Miles said the easing of restrictions applied for the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, and the Gold Coast health areas from 8:00am Thursday. Mr Miles said another day of zero new …

Coronavirus is devastating the aged care sector, and it all feels shockingly familiar
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus is devastating the aged care sector, and it all feels shockingly familiar

ABC  

Despite the devastating death toll in Victoria's aged care homes, Prime Minister Scott Morrison didn't dwell on the negatives in Question Time yesterday. Instead, he was searching for the positives: 97 per cent of Australia's aged care homes had no coronavirus infections among residents. In the Senate, Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck was armed with his own statistics following last …

New Queensland COVID-19 restrictions are in place. So who is affected and what's changed?
4 years, 4 months ago

New Queensland COVID-19 restrictions are in place. So who is affected and what's changed?

ABC  

Some of the coronavirus restrictions for people in South-East Queensland have all of a sudden reverted to some of the stricter measures similar to those from a few months ago. The strictest measures are in place for people in Greater Brisbane, which takes in eight Local Government Areas: Brisbane City, Ipswich, Logan, the Scenic Rim, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay …

Governments face criticism over aged care residents filling up Melbourne hospitals
4 years, 4 months ago

Governments face criticism over aged care residents filling up Melbourne hospitals

ABC  

The peak training organisation for specialist emergency personnel in Australia has called for a coordinated plan to move non-critical elderly patients out of hospitals, which are reaching capacity. Key points: Australasian College for Emergency Medicine president John Bonning wants non-critical aged care patients out of hospitals as much as possible Australasian College for Emergency Medicine president John Bonning wants non-critical …

Royal Commission says aged care sector not prepared to deal with COVID pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Royal Commission says aged care sector not prepared to deal with COVID pandemic

ABC  

ANNE CONNOLLY, REPORTER: This aged care home in Melbourne's western suburbs, like thousands around the country, has been in virtual lockdown for months. ANNE CONNOLLY: Jason Ward is a tax expert who spent years investigating how the aged care industry spends almost $20 billion a year in taxpayer funds. ANNE CONNOLLY: Like thousands of other aged care staff, Rhonda O'Brien …

New coronavirus case detected in north-west Tasmania
4 years, 4 months ago

New coronavirus case detected in north-west Tasmania

ABC  

Tasmania has detected a new coronavirus case, Premier Peter Gutwein has announced. Key points: A Tasmanian man in his 60s has been diagnosed with coronavirus The man had been transferred to the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie after receiving medical treatment in Melbourne Premier Peter Gutwein says appropriate infection control protocols were followed when the man was admitted to …

Victoria's coronavirus deaths set grim new record as state launches ad campaign and in-home testing program
4 years, 5 months ago

Victoria's coronavirus deaths set grim new record as state launches ad campaign and in-home testing program

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has described coronavirus as "the greatest challenge we have ever faced" after Australia recorded its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began. Key points: The State Government has launched an in-home testing program for people who cannot easily travel to testing sites The State Government has launched an in-home testing program for people who cannot …

Aged care home coronavirus response hurt by government disputes, royal commission hears
4 years, 5 months ago

Aged care home coronavirus response hurt by government disputes, royal commission hears

ABC  

The aged-care sector did not have a plan to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, a royal commission has heard Key points: Commission told there was a "stand-off" about moving infectious residents to hospital Seventeen residents died at Newmarch House after contracting COVID-19 Various levels of government "are not working together" The Royal Commission into Aged Care's senior counsel assisting Peter …

More than 100 Australian aged care homes failed to prepare for outbreak of coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

More than 100 Australian aged care homes failed to prepare for outbreak of coronavirus

Daily Mail  

More than 100 Australian aged care homes have failed to prepare for an outbreak of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. More than 100 aged care homes across Australia failed to meet standards ensuring they were prepared for a coronavirus outbreak Out of the 104 homes, 29 have been made public but the other 75 have been kept secret from family …

Coronavirus ripped through aged cared homes in the UK, but one managed to avoid disaster
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus ripped through aged cared homes in the UK, but one managed to avoid disaster

ABC  

As coronavirus ripped through care homes in the UK, one provider decided to go its own way and ended up saving residents from catastrophe. Key points: About 20,000 UK care residents died from COVID-19 between March and June One provider locked down homes and refused to take in hospital patients Their homes have not experienced a single case of COVID-19 …

One new coronavirus case in Queensland from returned traveller as test results come back for Brisbane aged care facility
4 years, 5 months ago

One new coronavirus case in Queensland from returned traveller as test results come back for Brisbane aged care facility

ABC  

Queensland has recorded one new coronavirus case overnight, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Key points: A consular official who returned from overseas has tested positive to coronavirus and is in quarantine A consular official who returned from overseas has tested positive to coronavirus and is in quarantine He is the only positive COVID-19 case recorded in Queensland overnight He is the …

New Queensland coronavirus case linked to aged care facility and trio who returned from Melbourne
4 years, 5 months ago

New Queensland coronavirus case linked to aged care facility and trio who returned from Melbourne

ABC  

Precautions are being taken at an aged care centre in Pinjarra Hills after today's new case of coronavirus in Queensland was linked to two employees of the facility, as well as the trio who recently returned from Melbourne. Key points: The man is the fourth case in a cluster linked to the Melbourne trio The man is the fourth case …

Australia reports deadliest day as virus spikes in elder-care homes
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia reports deadliest day as virus spikes in elder-care homes

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australia on Thursday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections and its deadliest day of the epidemic so far following a spike in cases at elderly-care homes. The rest of the country remained on high alert, as three new cases were reported in Queensland and several schools in Sydney were shuttered overnight amid growing fears that the country's …

Victorian coronavirus cases rise by 300, seven deaths recorded as people die in aged care settings
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian coronavirus cases rise by 300, seven deaths recorded as people die in aged care settings

ABC  

Victoria has recorded seven coronavirus deaths since Thursday, marking the deadliest day for the state since the pandemic began, as 300 new COVID-19 infections were detected. Key points: The deaths take the state coronavirus death toll to 56 and the national tally to 140 The deaths take the state coronavirus death toll to 56 and the national tally to 140 …

Victorian coronavirus cases rise by 374 as state's death toll increases by three, and six prisons go into lockdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian coronavirus cases rise by 374 as state's death toll increases by three, and six prisons go into lockdown

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 374 new coronavirus cases overnight and three elderly women have died from the virus, but the Chief Health Officer says a levelling of cases in recent days is an "encouraging" sign that restrictions are working. Key points: The three coronavirus deaths overnight were women in their 80s, 90s and 100s The three coronavirus deaths overnight were women …

New Tasmanian coronavirus case confirmed as young woman returning from Victoria
4 years, 5 months ago

New Tasmanian coronavirus case confirmed as young woman returning from Victoria

ABC  

Tasmania's 65-day run of being coronavirus free has ended with a new case confirmed by authorities. Key points: There is a suspected case of coronavirus in a quarantine hotel in Tasmania's south, the Premier says There is a suspected case of coronavirus in a quarantine hotel in Tasmania's south, the Premier says Tasmania has not had a new coronavirus case …

Workplace coronavirus transmission driving Victorian case numbers, including in aged care
4 years, 5 months ago

Workplace coronavirus transmission driving Victorian case numbers, including in aged care

ABC  

The recent rise in coronavirus cases in Victoria has been attributed to the virus spreading in workplaces, including aged care facilities. Key points: Police and the workplace watchdog will target high-risk workplaces like call centres and meat processing facilities Police and the workplace watchdog will target high-risk workplaces like call centres and meat processing facilities The State and Federal Governments …

More Menarock Life Aged Care residents evacuated, as coronavirus spread raises concerns about staff arrangements
4 years, 5 months ago

More Menarock Life Aged Care residents evacuated, as coronavirus spread raises concerns about staff arrangements

ABC  

All remaining residents will be evacuated from an Essendon aged care centre hit with a coronavirus outbreak, after two died and another 20 were hospitalised. Key points: Aged care workers are some of the lowest paid in Australia, at $23 per hour Aged care workers are some of the lowest paid in Australia, at $23 per hour Some workers say …

WA implements tough new restrictions on Victorian, NSW travellers amid coronavirus outbreaks
4 years, 5 months ago

WA implements tough new restrictions on Victorian, NSW travellers amid coronavirus outbreaks

ABC  

A 45-year-old West Australian man who recently returned from Melbourne has tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Arrivals from Victoria will be forced into hotel quarantine at their expense Arrivals from Victoria will be forced into hotel quarantine at their expense NSW travellers will be tested for coronavirus when they land in Perth NSW travellers will be tested for coronavirus …

Victorian coronavirus case increase hits record high with two new deaths, but no stage four restrictions yet
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian coronavirus case increase hits record high with two new deaths, but no stage four restrictions yet

ABC  

Victoria recorded 317 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic began, and another two men in their 80s have died from the virus. Key points: Premier Daniel Andrews said it was too early to consider a move to stage four restrictions Premier Daniel Andrews said it was too early to consider a move to stage …

Victoria records 270 new coronavirus cases and two deaths amid aged care fears as Menarock cluster grows
4 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 270 new coronavirus cases and two deaths amid aged care fears as Menarock cluster grows

ABC  

Victoria's coronavirus crisis has worsened further after another 270 cases were detected in the past 24 hours, and another two people died in hospital. The growth in cases represents Victoria's third-highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, despite some Melbourne "hot zones" enduring almost a fortnight of a stage-three lockdown. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said there were …

Coronavirus spike in Victoria has some states worried about reopening their borders
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus spike in Victoria has some states worried about reopening their borders

ABC  

Despite a localised outbreak of coronavirus in some suburbs of Melbourne, states around Australia remain under pressure to ease travel restrictions. Tasmania will keep border restrictions for another four weeks Premier Peter Gutwein said Tasmania's borders could remain closed beyond the proposed reopening date of July 24. WA Premier Mark McGowan said after Friday's National Cabinet meeting he would reopen …

Residents of Victoria's coronavirus hotspots should stay home, Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says
4 years, 6 months ago

Residents of Victoria's coronavirus hotspots should stay home, Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says

ABC  

People living in six Melbourne local government areas identified as coronavirus hotspots should not be travelling interstate or regionally, in order to avoid spreading the virus, the nation's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says. Key points: Up to 18 per cent of Victorians live in the six hotspots Up to 18 per cent of Victorians live in the six hotspots …

Tasmania to ease coronavirus restrictions early, with no active cases in the state
4 years, 6 months ago

Tasmania to ease coronavirus restrictions early, with no active cases in the state

ABC  

Tasmania now has no active coronavirus cases, the Premier has announced, flagging that more restrictions will be lifted next week. Key points: Tasmania has gone 27 days with no new cases, with the total number of diagnosed cases standing at 226 Tasmania has gone 27 days with no new cases, with the total number of diagnosed cases standing at 226 …

If Tasmania is going to come back from coronavirus experts say it will need to look in, not out
4 years, 7 months ago

If Tasmania is going to come back from coronavirus experts say it will need to look in, not out

ABC  

It was not that long ago that Tasmania's reputation was for forestry, minerals and manufacturing, and being the country's poorest state. Key points: Tasmania's economy is heavily dependent on tourists, international students and population growth, all of which will be in short supply post-coronavirus Demographer Lisa Denny says Tasmania will need to think differently about job creation, and invest in …

Coronavirus testing in NSW reaches new record, Gladys Berejiklian warns restrictions to stay for Mother's Day
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus testing in NSW reaches new record, Gladys Berejiklian warns restrictions to stay for Mother's Day

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned the state's social-distancing shutdown will not be eased again before Mother's Day. Key points: The Premier said NSW needed to observe the effect of previous restrictions being lifted The Premier said NSW needed to observe the effect of previous restrictions being lifted Health authorities confirmed three new coronavirus infections yesterday Health authorities confirmed three …

Launceston hospital worker one of two new coronavirus cases, as cases by municipality revealed
4 years, 8 months ago

Launceston hospital worker one of two new coronavirus cases, as cases by municipality revealed

ABC  

A healthcare worker from the Launceston General Hospital's COVID-19 ward has tested positive for coronavirus. Key points: Tasmania had two new coronavirus cases confirmed overnight after four days of no cases One case is a healthcare worker from the LGH who has already been in isolation The other case is most likely linked to the north-west Tasmanian outbreak The staff …

Coronavirus cluster at Melbourne meatworks grows as Victorian aged care homes in lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cluster at Melbourne meatworks grows as Victorian aged care homes in lockdown

ABC  

A cluster of coronavirus cases at a Melbourne meatworks has risen to 49, and two Victorian aged care homes have gone into lockdown after workers tested positive to the virus. Key points: A Bacchus Marsh aged care home and another one in Footscray are in lockdown after employees tested positive to coronavirus A Bacchus Marsh aged care home and another …

Australia's coronavirus restrictions are easing — here's what you can and can't do
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia's coronavirus restrictions are easing — here's what you can and can't do

ABC  

After more than a month of stay-at-home orders and progressively stricter rules around social movements, some Australian states and territories this week announced an easing of their coronavirus restrictions. Other outdoor activities permissible in the NT from noon are: Bootcamps, non-contact sports, and outdoor gatherings Bootcamps, non-contact sports, and outdoor gatherings Sports including golf and tennis where distancing can be …

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