New WA COVID-19 border restrictions see Victorian travellers leave rather than self-isolate
4 years ago

New WA COVID-19 border restrictions see Victorian travellers leave rather than self-isolate

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Travellers from Victoria have expressed frustration and anger with the West Australian Government, following its move to reimpose the hard border with that state and order retrospective self-quarantine measures in the wake of a new coronavirus outbreak. Key points: WA reimplemented its hard border with Victoria overnight Some Victorians are leaving rather than face days in self-isolation West Australians returning from Victoria say the rules aren't clear Victoria has been re-classified as a "medium-risk" state, meaning anyone arriving into WA from midnight on Thursday will need to undergo a 14-day quarantine period, and get a COVID test on day 11. The hard border was also backdated to December 21, so Victorian travellers already in WA would need to quarantine until that 14-day period is up. Ms White said she believed the decision to close the border was "ridiculous" and motivated by politics. "My G2G got cancelled overnight and I didn't even know that until half-past three," she said.

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WA border reopens, but COVID restrictions mean businesses face long road to recovery
2 years, 10 months ago

WA border reopens, but COVID restrictions mean businesses face long road to recovery

ABC  

Premier Mark McGowan has hailed WA's long-awaited reopening as a "new chapter" for the state. "I know some people think there'll be some sort of tourism nirvana come about, but it's not going to happen," he said earlier in the week. WA COVID-19 snapshot Confirmed cases so far: 1,159,261 Active cases: 2,550 Cases in hospital: 163 Deaths: 658 Third dose, …

WA's hard border is finally down, but Omicron's emergence means it's far from back to normal
2 years, 10 months ago

WA's hard border is finally down, but Omicron's emergence means it's far from back to normal

ABC  

Two years later, Australia is finally whole again. WA border opening won't signal return to normal Yet even many of those West Australians waking up this morning with a sense of excitement or comfort will know the removal of the hard border will not put everything back to how it was. Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese was expected to be amongst …

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth
2 years, 10 months ago

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth

ABC  

Western Australia is open after the state's hard border was removed overnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first flights landed There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first …

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift
2 years, 10 months ago

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift

ABC  

The West Australian border has reopened after almost two years, prompting a wave of relief as an estimated 100 travellers from South Australia waited to cross over after midnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted SA motorists waited at the border to travel through early this morning Bordering businesses are welcoming the lift …

Why WA's border opening is welcomed by ordinary Australians
2 years, 10 months ago

Why WA's border opening is welcomed by ordinary Australians

ABC  

Western Australia has rejoined the Commonwealth from today by reopening its hard border, letting its residents out and welcoming the rest of the country back in. "I think it was very obvious that 2021 for most of the businesses in WA was a very, very good year, if not the best year ever," he said. WA COVID-19 snapshot Confirmed cases …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
2 years, 10 months ago

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors

ABC  

Western Australia has again broken its daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 257 new local infections, as the state recorded what are believed to be its first cases in a remote Aboriginal community in the current outbreak. Key points: There are now at least 877 active infections in Western Australia There are now at least 877 active infections in Western …

WA border opening date is March 3, as Mark McGowan announces new COVID restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

WA border opening date is March 3, as Mark McGowan announces new COVID restrictions

ABC  

Western Australia's hard border will come down at 12:01am on Thursday March 3, allowing triple-dose vaccinated arrivals from interstate to enter WA without quarantining. "These would include the four square metre rule indoors, mask-wearing measures for years 3 and above, working from home for vulnerable people, and home gatherings reduced to a total of ten people," he said. WA COVID-19 …

Mark McGowan flags WA border opening decision this month amid 48 new local COVID-19 cases
2 years, 10 months ago

Mark McGowan flags WA border opening decision this month amid 48 new local COVID-19 cases

ABC  

An announcement on Western Australia's border reopening will be made sometime this month, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed. Key points: WA has recorded 62 new COVID-19 cases, with 48 locally acquired WA has recorded 62 new COVID-19 cases, with 48 locally acquired The Premier says there is "no doubt" of a border announcement this month The Premier says there is …

Beyond today's happy reunions, opinion remains divided on WA's border stance
2 years, 11 months ago

Beyond today's happy reunions, opinion remains divided on WA's border stance

ABC  

Today was meant to be one of WA's most significant milestones during the pandemic. Key points: WA's border restrictions will ease from today WA's border restrictions will ease from today Many businesses remain unhappy with the rules, and lack of a new date Many businesses remain unhappy with the rules, and lack of a new date People with disability are …

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border

ABC  

Western Australia has had two years to prepare for this. And a previous desire to immediately do anything possible to "crush and kill" the virus has been replaced by a reluctance to bring in harsher restrictions, with major events allowed to proceed even as COVID-19 significantly spreads in WA for the first time in two years. Few details of the …

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19

ABC  

For two years, West Australians have come through time and time again when asked by authorities to do the unprecedented. Promise lies in ruins Premier Mark McGowan has repeatedly said that the key to WA's success in avoiding COVID-19 getting out of control was ordinary West Australians "doing the right thing". West Australians were promised that once the state reached …

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet
3 years ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet

ABC  

Travellers hoping to lock in plans to head to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen on February 5 are being blocked by the government's approval system. Key points: The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen However, travellers applying to enter Western Australia after the …

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?
3 years, 1 month ago

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?

ABC  

COVID-19 is coming to Western Australia. So that might mean WA actually opens before the 90 per cent threshold, perhaps even not far past 80 per cent. But the state's sluggish vaccine rollout is still some way short of either of those targets, with WA only having passed the 65 per cent threshold this week. And the government has also …

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart

ABC  

Being across the country from your partner for any length of time with two young kids at home is tricky for any couple, but for Melbourne resident Kris*, it was simply part of life. A country cut in half As Australia's borders open today after almost 600 days, Western Australia's strict border rules have left many questioning why Australians will …

WA hard border exemption approved for man who flew from US to see dying mother
3 years, 2 months ago

WA hard border exemption approved for man who flew from US to see dying mother

ABC  

A man will be allowed into Western Australia to see his dying mother following the state's Police Commissioner personally granting him access. Key points: The man arrived in Sydney after the resumption of international travel The man arrived in Sydney after the resumption of international travel He pleaded with authorities to let him into WA so he could see his …

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 2 months ago

Australians allowed home after COVID-19 border closures as international travel resumes to Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

Sydney Airport will once again be the scene of heart-warming reunions and joyous departures, as New South Wales and Victoria fling open their international borders. Key points: From tomorrow, double-vaccinated Australians can go overseas and quarantine is scrapped for incoming travellers Some travellers are concerned the rules and regulations may change again Only Australian citizens, residents and their families are …

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier says Western Australia may close its border to jurisdictions that are planning to ease border restrictions in time for Christmas. Key points: Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders WA will not open up until the vaccination rate is at …

Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland

ABC  

Western Australia's border with Queensland will not be relaxed tomorrow as previously announced, after a new COVID-19 case was detected in Queensland. But after Queensland recorded a new COVID-19 case on Thursday, the WA government said the state would remain as "low risk" for now, meaning quarantine would still be required. "It appears the case in Queensland has authorities very …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that COVID-19 restrictions will be beefed up and toned down depending on the rate of local transmission once the state's borders reopen. Key points: There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen But when they do, restrictions may start at …

WA's road out of COVID paved with uncertainties as December milestone looms
3 years, 3 months ago

WA's road out of COVID paved with uncertainties as December milestone looms

ABC  

The days are getting longer and warmer, Santa-shaped confectionery has appeared at checkouts and the family group chat about who's hosting Christmas lunch is in full swing. "Western Australia will open up internationally at some point in time — it's probably just a difference of months between us and other states," Mr McGowan said on Friday. But in budget estimates …

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease
3 years, 4 months ago

Victorians in NSW border area allowed home as part of home-quarantine trial as regional restrictions ease

ABC  

After being stuck in Albury for nearly four weeks, Maureen and John are elated to be finally heading home to Melbourne. Key points: Some Victorians in NSW border communities will be allowed to apply for a new permit to return home from Friday Conditions for the permit include proof of residency in Victoria and a negative COVID-19 test within 48 …

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022

Daily Mail  

Hardline premier Mark McGowan has confirmed Western Australia will likely remain closed off from the rest of the country for up to another seven months. WA Premier Mark McGowan said his state won't open the border until likely April next year - and only if 80-90 per cent of the state are fully-vaccinated Western Australia faces being cut off from …

COVID border might stay in WA 'a few months' beyond rest of country until 'overwhelming majority' vaccinated, Premier says
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID border might stay in WA 'a few months' beyond rest of country until 'overwhelming majority' vaccinated, Premier says

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan admits the state is likely to be "a few months" behind the rest of the country in opening its borders, saying it would be "complete madness" to let COVID-19 in. Key points: The Premier wants to wait until an "overwhelming majority" is vaccinated The Premier wants to wait until an "overwhelming majority" is vaccinated WA's …

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland's hard border with NSW to stay for 10 more weeks unless vaccination rate hits 70 per cent

ABC  

Queensland has confirmed that the hard border with New South Wales is likely to remain in place until at least the end of October, confirming the worst fears of businesses in the state's south. Key points: Southern Gold Coast businesses are being warned they will have to take drastic measures to stay afloat over the next 10 weeks The NSW …

'Here we go again': NSW-Victorian border communities brace for impacts of closure
3 years, 5 months ago

'Here we go again': NSW-Victorian border communities brace for impacts of closure

ABC  

New South Wales-Victoria border communities are bracing for long delays and huge income losses due to another border closure, saying it feels "like Groundhog Day". Key points: NSW-Victoria border communities are bracing for the impacts of the latest border closure As of midnight Monday, Victoria has declared all of NSW and the ACT as red zones Local politicians are seeking …

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
3 years, 6 months ago

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

ABC  

Victorian health authorities have closed the state's border with New South Wales. Key points: The effective border closure came into effect at 11:59pm on Sunday night Premier Dan Andrews warned people not to do the wrong thing Victoria recorded its 11th straight day of no new local coronavirus infections on Sunday The Department of Health says with case numbers continuing …

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation
3 years, 6 months ago

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation

ABC  

South Australia has closed its borders to Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT because of a "very significant deterioration" in the COVID–19 situation across Australia, the state's Premier says. Key points: Tough border restrictions will be in place for people coming to SA Only visitors from Tasmania will be allowed to come in without testing or quarantine …

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia has closed its state border to Victoria, with travel restricted in an effort to prevent Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak from spreading. Key points: WA has reclassified Victoria as a medium-risk jurisdiction Travellers from the state need an exemption to enter WA Seven people who visited Victorian exposure sites are being tested WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a hard border …

Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne heading for five-day lockdown as South Australia shuts its borders
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne heading for five-day lockdown as South Australia shuts its borders

Daily Mail  

Health authorities are locked in crisis talks debating a snap five-day lockdown for Melbourne in a desperate battle to stop the coronavirus cluster from spreading. Swim Schools Bundoora 4/37 The Concord, Bundoora VIC 3083, 21/05/2021, 8:55am - 10:15am, Case attended venue, Tier 1 - Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Axedale Axedale Tavern 105 High Street, …

Western Australia announces new travel restrictions with Victoria after local Melbourne COVID cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia announces new travel restrictions with Victoria after local Melbourne COVID cases

ABC  

Western Australia is imposing border restrictions on Victoria in response to the latest Melbourne COVID-19 outbreak, with arrivals from that state to be forced to isolate until they produce a negative result. Key points: Anyone arriving from Victoria will need to be tested for COVID-19 They will need to isolate until they return a negative test result People who arrived …

WA coronavirus hard border with Queensland to be reimposed after new cases spark lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

WA coronavirus hard border with Queensland to be reimposed after new cases spark lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia will reintroduce a hard border barring travel from Queensland from midnight tonight. Key points: Only exempt travellers will be allowed to enter WA from Queensland The Premier says the hard border is WA's "best defence" against COVID-19 A three-day lockdown is being introduced in Greater Brisbane WA Premier Mark McGowan said Queensland would transition from a "low risk" …

Mark McGowan defends Queensland border restrictions as 'party' details revealed as false
3 years, 9 months ago

Mark McGowan defends Queensland border restrictions as 'party' details revealed as false

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has defended the state government's decision to tighten border restrictions with Queensland, saying the situation remains "concerning". Key points: WA Premier Mark McGowan says the Queensland COVID-19 cluster remains concerning He says tighter border restrictions were based on the movements of the positive cases The Premier says there is no need for a hard border …

Queensland to open border to all of NSW next month as Sydney brings coronavirus outbreak under control
3 years, 11 months ago

Queensland to open border to all of NSW next month as Sydney brings coronavirus outbreak under control

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the state's border with NSW will open on February 1, in a decision that the NSW Premier says has come as a relief. Key points: Queensland's Premier makes a surprise announcement to reopen its border to Greater Sydney Queensland's Premier makes a surprise announcement to reopen its border to Greater Sydney Thirty-five council areas …

NSW records zero new COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day as Gladys Berejiklian takes swipe at Victoria
3 years, 11 months ago

NSW records zero new COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day as Gladys Berejiklian takes swipe at Victoria

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has taken a swipe at Victoria's border restrictions, as her state recorded a second consecutive day with no locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: Victoria and the ACT have eased some border restrictions but remain closed to 10 council areas in Sydney Gladys Berejiklian said her colleagues should base their border decisions on science and facts …

WA to move to controlled border with Victoria on Monday with the State to be reclassified as 'low-risk''
3 years, 11 months ago

WA to move to controlled border with Victoria on Monday with the State to be reclassified as 'low-risk''

ABC  

Western Australia will move to a controlled border with Victoria from Monday. Key points: WA's hard border with Victoria will fall at 12.01am on Monday WA's hard border with Victoria will fall at 12.01am on Monday Victorian arrivals will still need to quarantine and submit to a COVID-19 test Victorian arrivals will still need to quarantine and submit to a …

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises to Queensland travellers over 'draconian' border
4 years ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises to Queensland travellers over 'draconian' border

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has apologised to travellers from Queensland for the "heartbreak" caused by the reimposition of WA's hard border with the state, amid a "very difficult and unpredictable situation". Key points: WA has closed its border with Queensland WA has closed its border with Queensland A total of 3,197 COVID-19 tests were conducted at WA's public clinics …

WA's coronavirus hard border with Queensland returns as Brisbane prepares for lockdown
4 years ago

WA's coronavirus hard border with Queensland returns as Brisbane prepares for lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia will reinstate its hard border with Queensland from midnight tonight, WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced. Key points: WA's open border with Queensland is in doubt ahead of a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane WA's open border with Queensland is in doubt ahead of a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane The WA Government is awaiting health advice before making a …

Victorians on wrong side of coronavirus hard border with NSW face anxious waits for information
4 years ago

Victorians on wrong side of coronavirus hard border with NSW face anxious waits for information

ABC  

While thousands of Victorians spent the final hours of 2020 in a frantic dash back over the New South Wales border, Daniel Forrest was enjoying a quieter night. "I had five missed calls from Mum from yesterday saying 'you better get back, you better get back', but I had no idea that we had to get back in time," he …

WA reintroduces hard border with Victoria after more new Melbourne coronavirus cases
4 years ago

WA reintroduces hard border with Victoria after more new Melbourne coronavirus cases

ABC  

Western Australia is closing its border to travellers from Victoria and has ordered thousands of recent arrivals to self-quarantine, after the re-emergence of locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne. Key points: Victoria has been reclassified as a medium-risk state Victoria has been reclassified as a medium-risk state Only exempt travellers from Victoria will be allowed into WA Only exempt …

WA border uncertainty leaves families rethinking travel plans amid Melbourne coronavirus cases
4 years ago

WA border uncertainty leaves families rethinking travel plans amid Melbourne coronavirus cases

ABC  

Nervous families are reconsidering their travel plans to Victoria as the WA Government reassesses its controlled border arrangements amid more new community cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne. Key points: New cases in Melbourne are forcing WA families to rethink travel New cases in Melbourne are forcing WA families to rethink travel WA's Chief Health Officer is seeking updated medical advice …

How Victoria will close its border to New South Wales by Saturday
4 years ago

How Victoria will close its border to New South Wales by Saturday

ABC  

It's been barely a month since the border reopened between Victoria and New South Wales, but it will be shut again from 11:59pm on Friday, this time from the Victorian side. Acting Premier Jacinta Allan said the difficult decision was made based on public health advice, after New South Wales recorded 10 new coronavirus cases today. "We have to do …

WA's open border with Victoria in doubt after COVID-19 transmission in Melbourne
4 years ago

WA's open border with Victoria in doubt after COVID-19 transmission in Melbourne

ABC  

The status of Western Australia's open border with Victoria has been thrown into doubt following the discovery of COVID-19 cases in the Melbourne community. Key points: Victorian travellers do not currently have to self-isolate on arrival in WA Victorian travellers do not currently have to self-isolate on arrival in WA But the new COVID cases in Melbourne could put an …

WA reinstates hard border with NSW due to Sydney coronavirus outbreak
4 years ago

WA reinstates hard border with NSW due to Sydney coronavirus outbreak

ABC  

Western Australia will reinstate its hard border with New South Wales in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney. Key points: WA's hard border with NSW to be reinstated from midnight Only people with an exemption are permitted to enter the state Nobody from the Sydney hotspot has tested positive to COVID-19 since arriving in WA From midnight Sunday, travel …

Overseas traveller in Melbourne is suffering Covid symptoms as Western Australia reopens borders
4 years, 1 month ago

Overseas traveller in Melbourne is suffering Covid symptoms as Western Australia reopens borders

Daily Mail  

An overseas traveller who arrived in Melbourne on Monday is suffering symptoms of COVID-19 and could possibly put an end to Victoria's 39 days of no cases. Victoria started to accept international arrivals again from Monday after Premier Daniel Andrews diverted all overseas flights from Melbourne on June 30 when the state was hit by a deadly second wave of …

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says
4 years, 2 months ago

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says

ABC  

The NSW Government will reopen its border with Victoria on November 23 in a move Premier Gladys Berejiklian described as a "calculated risk". Key points: There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 NSW recorded three locally acquired coronavirus infections …

WA ends hard border policy, travellers from 'very low risk' jurisdictions to be allowed in
4 years, 2 months ago

WA ends hard border policy, travellers from 'very low risk' jurisdictions to be allowed in

ABC  

Western Australia will remove its hard border policy and move to a "controlled border" arrangement from November 14, which will permit residents from states and territories deemed very low risk to enter without undertaking quarantine. Key points: "Very low risk" is defined as no local cases in the past 28 days "Very low risk" is defined as no local cases …

WA coronavirus border will not be reopened in 'rushed way' despite Victoria's gains: Premier
4 years, 2 months ago

WA coronavirus border will not be reopened in 'rushed way' despite Victoria's gains: Premier

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has insisted he will not be rushed into bringing down the state's hard border in response to the crushing of the second wave of coronavirus in Victoria. Key points: The Premier says he remains cautious about relaxing the hard border The Premier says he remains cautious about relaxing the hard border He says while Victoria is …

WA's hard border means families have 'no hope' of reuniting for Christmas, Liza Harvey says
4 years, 2 months ago

WA's hard border means families have 'no hope' of reuniting for Christmas, Liza Harvey says

ABC  

The WA Opposition says separated families have been left with no hope of reuniting for Christmas, after the Prime Minister confirmed all states and territories except WA had agreed in principle to open their borders by the holidays. Key points: WA's Opposition says families are distressed at being separated WA's Opposition says families are distressed at being separated Premier Mark …

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