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 WA has taken the total to 18 WA Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement following a meeting of WA's Security and Emergency Committee of Cabinet in Perth, saying the extreme measures were designed to protect the community. In WA, the order will be enforced under the state's Public Health Act and the Emergency Management Act and will involve penalties ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. WA coronavirus total rises by one to 18 WA Health Minister Roger Cook said another West Australian had contracted COVID-19, bringing the state's total to 18. Mr McGowan said rules concerning remote communities across the state would be discussed to protect Aboriginal communities who were "especially vulnerable to this illness".

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Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

WA records 1,179 new coronavirus cases, mostly detected with RATs, as hospital admissions rise to 16
2 years, 10 months ago

WA records 1,179 new coronavirus cases, mostly detected with RATs, as hospital admissions rise to 16

ABC  

WA has recorded 1,179 new cases of COVID-19, with the total number of cases recorded in the state since the beginning of the pandemic exceeding 10,000 for the first time. Key points: More infections were picked up with RATs than PCR tests More infections were picked up with RATs than PCR tests Premier Mark McGowan says it's "terrific" that no …

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak
3 years ago

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new COVID cases, a day after an unvaccinated French backpacker tested positive to the disease. WA Premier Mark McGowan said one was a close contact of case 1133, who attended an event with the man at the Perth Mess Hall in Northbridge on December 19. Fremantle hostel locked down Mr McGowan said 100 of the …

Coronavirus Updates: Maha Govt Clamps New Rules; 14-Day Quarantine, Travel History Proof Must
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus Updates: Maha Govt Clamps New Rules; 14-Day Quarantine, Travel History Proof Must

News 18  

Dutch health authorities said Tuesday that the new Covid-19 variant was present in the Netherlands a week earlier than previously believed and checks are underway to see how far it has spread. The RIVM National Health and Environment Institute said it “has found the corona variant Omicron in two test samples that had already been taken in the Netherlands… on …

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Expensive COVID-19 test requirement may be scrapped as Queensland reviews border rules

ABC  

The Queensland government is reviewing border requirements which currently see families faced with paying hundreds of dollars for COVID tests when entering the state. Key points: The PCR tests required before entering the state cost about $150 each The Acting CHO says the government is considering scrapping the tests, or making them free Deputy Premier Steven Miles says they should …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows
3 years, 2 months ago

Around five per cent of West Australians won't get COVID-19 vaccine, internal modelling shows

ABC  

WA's Vaccine Commander voiced his concern after viewing internal research indicating about 15 per cent of the state's population were still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Key points: WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone WA's vaccination rate is expected to slow after the 80 per cent milestone About 15 per cent of …

Queensland records one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 in student from Sunnybank school
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 in student from Sunnybank school

ABC  

Queensland has recorded one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 with a 15-year-old schoolgirl testing positive after entering home quarantine. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. The financial package includes: $6.3 …

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded

Daily Mail  

Victoria recorded 246 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday - one more than Monday's figure - as the state rushes to vaccinate its Year 12 students before their end-of-year exams begin. Charlotte Sherlock, a Year 12 student at Brunswick Secondary College, rolled up her sleeve on Monday at the newly relocated Melbourne Museum vaccination site to promote the blitz. Only 90 …

$5,000 fine for breaking Sydney Covid health orders and 5km exercise limits across the city
3 years, 4 months ago

$5,000 fine for breaking Sydney Covid health orders and 5km exercise limits across the city

Daily Mail  

Fines for breaching Covid public health orders in NSW have been massively increased as the Premier announced the worst day for the state in the pandemic yet. There will be 1,400 police on highway patrol in the Greater Sydney region to enforce travel restrictions Speaking on Saturday, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said over the next 21 days police will …

Coronavirus Australia: Coles, Commonwealth Bank, McDonald's, Woolworths added Sydney exposure list
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Coles, Commonwealth Bank, McDonald's, Woolworths added Sydney exposure list

Daily Mail  

Supermarkets across Sydney have been added to the city's spiralling Covid exposure list, just hours before millions are due to learn whether lockdown will be extended. The situation is also worsening in Sydney's west, with customers of the Coles at Westfield Parramatta and Country Growers grocery store told to isolate for 14 days regardless of whether they get a negative …

WA records one new COVID-19 case as partner of previous case tests positive
3 years, 6 months ago

WA records one new COVID-19 case as partner of previous case tests positive

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded one new local case of COVID-19, with the partner of a previous case testing positive for the virus. Key points: The man who tested positive has been in quarantine since June 28 The man who tested positive has been in quarantine since June 28 Health Minister Roger Cook says he is not a risk to the …

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 …

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border
3 years, 7 months ago

Victoria's COVID outbreak sees travel restrictions return for Queensland border

ABC  

Victoria is tackling another COVID-19 outbreak, which means some restrictions are back for Queenslanders travelling to and from the southern state. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. New exposure sites Contact …

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 …

Sydney news: COVID-19 exposure site list grows, virus detected in sewerage network
3 years, 8 months ago

Sydney news: COVID-19 exposure site list grows, virus detected in sewerage network

ABC  

Here's what you need to know this morning. The Royal Sydney Golf Club in Rose Bay and Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter are among the new potential COVID-19 exposure sites visited by a man in his 50s who tested positive yesterday. The venue alert list was updated last night to include the following locations: The Stadium Club, Moore Park 3/5/21 11.30am-12.30pm …

Perth COVID lockdown update: No new cases of community spread
3 years, 8 months ago

Perth COVID lockdown update: No new cases of community spread

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded no new community cases of COVID-19 amid a growing outbreak of the virus in Perth. WA Premier Mark McGowan said he wanted to see more testing completed, and that it was "too early to predict what will happen on Tuesday", when the lockdown is due to end. "If you've been to an exposure location that the …

Perth records positive community-transmitted coronavirus case on day one of lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Perth records positive community-transmitted coronavirus case on day one of lockdown

ABC  

The WA Health Department has confirmed a positive COVID test result has been returned from a person within the community on day one of Perth's snap lockdown. Key points: The person had eaten at the Kitchen Inn in Kardinya The Premier had earlier announced no new cases were found A number of restaurants have now been deemed "higher risk" sites …

Two people catch UK coronavirus strain while in Perth hotel quarantine, sparking India ban call
3 years, 8 months ago

Two people catch UK coronavirus strain while in Perth hotel quarantine, sparking India ban call

ABC  

Two people staying at a Perth quarantine hotel have contracted the UK strain of COVID-19 from returned overseas travellers from India who were in another room. Key points: The two guests caught the virus from a couple staying in an opposite room The couple had arrived in WA from India infected with the UK strain The WA Premier has called …

All arrivals from Queensland into WA must get tested for coronavirus and self-quarantine for 14 days
3 years, 9 months ago

All arrivals from Queensland into WA must get tested for coronavirus and self-quarantine for 14 days

ABC  

The West Australian Government has confirmed anyone arriving from Queensland from Saturday must be tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantine for 14 days, as new details emerge about the Brisbane cluster. Key points: Anyone arriving in WA from Queensland must have a COVID-19 test and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result The Premier said the state would not hesitate …

WA imposes new quarantine restrictions for travellers from Queensland after COVID case
3 years, 9 months ago

WA imposes new quarantine restrictions for travellers from Queensland after COVID case

ABC  

Western Australia has imposed new quarantine restrictions on certain travellers returning from Queensland after that state recorded one new case of locally transmitted coronavirus. Key points: People visiting WA from some parts of Queensland will have to quarantine Roger Cook says there could be further announcements in the next 24 hours He says he is disappointed in the low rates …

Coronavirus lockdown prompts questions over how hotel quarantine system failed
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown prompts questions over how hotel quarantine system failed

ABC  

WA authorities have defended Perth's hotel quarantine system despite a security guard testing positive to COVID-19 amid criticism from the state's peak doctor's union. Key points: Two investigations have been launched into the COVID infection Two investigations have been launched into the COVID infection Previous hotel quarantine system reviews did not identify problems Previous hotel quarantine system reviews did not …

Coronavirus lockdown announced for Perth and South West after quarantine hotel worker tests positive
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown announced for Perth and South West after quarantine hotel worker tests positive

ABC  

Western Australia's 10-month coronavirus-free streak has ended with a hotel quarantine security guard in Perth testing positive to COVID-19, sending much of the state into a five-day lockdown. Key points: The lockdown for Perth, Peel and the South West started at 6pm on Sunday The lockdown for Perth, Peel and the South West started at 6pm on Sunday People must …

Queensland Cabinet to discuss COVID-19 vaccine rollout as coronavirus fragments detected at 13 wastewater sites in 48 hours
3 years, 11 months ago

Queensland Cabinet to discuss COVID-19 vaccine rollout as coronavirus fragments detected at 13 wastewater sites in 48 hours

ABC  

A rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will be discussed with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her Cabinet on Wednesday, as fragments of coronavirus were detected at 13 wastewater sites across the state in the past 48 hours. Key points: Queensland's Chief Health Officer will fly to Townsville tomorrow to discuss the vaccine rollout Queensland's Chief Health Officer will fly to …

WA coronavirus cases will likely end in snap lockdown, Chief Health Officer warns
3 years, 11 months ago

WA coronavirus cases will likely end in snap lockdown, Chief Health Officer warns

ABC  

The "hard and fast" snap lockdown used to manage COVID-19 outbreaks in other states is the "likely outcome" if WA were to also experience an outbreak, the state's Chief Health Officer Andrew Robertson says. Key points: Greater Brisbane has just emerged from a three-day lockdown Greater Brisbane has just emerged from a three-day lockdown WA's Chief Health Officer says it …

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 …

Police presence at WA coronavirus quarantine hotels boosted as man fined $13,000 for breaches
4 years ago

Police presence at WA coronavirus quarantine hotels boosted as man fined $13,000 for breaches

ABC  

WA's Acting Premier has issued more reassurances over the state's hotel quarantine system, as details emerged of another traveller who breached coronavirus restrictions in Perth. Key points: More police will be stationed at quarantine hotels in Perth More police will be stationed at quarantine hotels in Perth But Health Minister Roger Cook says WA is in a "good situation" But …

Queensland has opened its borders today so what can we expect as coronavirus restrictions ease
4 years, 1 month ago

Queensland has opened its borders today so what can we expect as coronavirus restrictions ease

ABC  

Celebrations are underway at Brisbane Airport today as the first interstate arrivals touch down in Queensland, marking the end of the state's months-long border closure. Key points: The Queensland border still remains shut to South Australia The Queensland border still remains shut to South Australia Queensland recorded no new cases of coronavirus today Queensland recorded no new cases of coronavirus …

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 …

WA softens coronavirus border restrictions, hotel quarantine won't be mandatory for Victorian travellers
4 years, 3 months ago

WA softens coronavirus border restrictions, hotel quarantine won't be mandatory for Victorian travellers

ABC  

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced plans to ease tough restrictions on people seeking to enter the state from Victoria and New South Wales, but warned he will not "unnecessarily rush" to bring down the hard border. Key points: Victorian travellers were previously required to quarantine in a hotel Victorian travellers were previously required to quarantine in a hotel …

Covid-19: UK to fine nearly 1 lakh for breaking isolation rules
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: UK to fine nearly 1 lakh for breaking isolation rules

Live Mint  

The UK will issue fines of as much as 10,000 pounds for people who break self-isolation rules, marking the latest bid to curb the recent jump in coronavirus cases across the country. Charges will increase for repeat offenders and “the most egregious breaches,” such as business owners who threaten to lay off self-isolating staff if they don’t report to work, …

Dozens of people are yet to pay for their mandatory coronavirus hotel quarantine in Queensland
4 years, 3 months ago

Dozens of people are yet to pay for their mandatory coronavirus hotel quarantine in Queensland

ABC  

Dozens of people forced into hotel quarantine as part of the Queensland Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic have not paid their bills since the mandatory payment rule came into effect in July. Key points: Quarantine has cost the Queensland Government more than $24 million Quarantine has cost the Queensland Government more than $24 million Payment plans are an option …

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 – …

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 …

NSW Premier warns 'further measures' will be brought in as school coronavirus cluster grows
4 years, 4 months ago

NSW Premier warns 'further measures' will be brought in as school coronavirus cluster grows

ABC  

Health authorities in NSW have confirmed 18 new coronavirus infections including two new infections at a cluster connected to a private school in Sydney's north-west. Key points: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said her state was on "high alert" NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said her state was on "high alert" She also said NSW residents returning from Victoria would no longer …

Queensland health authorities cautiously optimistic the state has avoided COVID-19 spread from Brisbane coronavirus cluster
4 years, 4 months ago

Queensland health authorities cautiously optimistic the state has avoided COVID-19 spread from Brisbane coronavirus cluster

ABC  

Queensland has been on tenterhooks since the news broke that two women flew into Brisbane on July 21 after contracting coronavirus while in Melbourne. Key points: Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says if no cases are recorded on Monday the state may have avoided a significant outbreak Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says if no cases …

\'Mystery cases\' worry Australia despite hope for stabilisation
4 years, 5 months ago

\'Mystery cases\' worry Australia despite hope for stabilisation

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia’s second-most populous state, Victoria, recorded 466 cases of the new coronavirus on Saturday and 12 COVID-19 deaths, though authorities expressed hope for stabilisation in new infections thanks to strict mobility restrictions. Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews expressed concern over 2,584 “mystery cases,” including 130 on Saturday, with unknown sources of infection. Victoria’s Chief Medical Officer Brett Sutton welcomed …

Coronavirus outbreak risk remains real, Queensland authorities warn, as border shuts to NSW and ACT
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak risk remains real, Queensland authorities warn, as border shuts to NSW and ACT

ABC  

With the Queensland border now closed to some 14 million Australians, authorities have warned this weekend is no time to ease off on social distancing and undo the hard work that has prevented another major COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: Medical authorities agree this weekend is critical if Queensland is to prevent a fresh outbreak Medical authorities agree this weekend is …

Coronavirus Australia live news: Minister pleads case for COVIDSafe app after Opposition labels it 'expensive dud'
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Australia live news: Minister pleads case for COVIDSafe app after Opposition labels it 'expensive dud'

ABC  

Gladys Berejiklian was asked how close NSW was to going into lockdown just earlier on ABC's 7.30 program: Certainly is an option we don't want to take in New South Wales. If you look at nations and jurisdictions around the world that have managed the pandemic as best as possible, because it's impossible to manage it well, it's highly contagious, …

Coronavirus phase five restrictions in WA pushed back to August as Victoria crisis worsens
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus phase five restrictions in WA pushed back to August as Victoria crisis worsens

ABC  

The further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in Western Australia will be delayed due to the number of people in Perth quarantine hotels and the growing outbreak in Victoria, where another 288 cases have emerged. Key points: Restrictions will not be eased to phase five next weekend as planned Restrictions will not be eased to phase five next weekend as planned …

Coronavirus Australia: Greens call for HARDER lockdowns
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Greens call for HARDER lockdowns

Daily Mail  

Adam Bandt has questioned whether easing lockdown restrictions in Victoria was the right call after the horror second wave outbreak of coronavirus. An empty street with a closed restaurant in the inner Melbourne suburb of Prahran on Thursday after the tough new lockdown was introduced Mr Bandt said the urge to return to normalcy left Victorian communities vulnerable to the …

Coronavirus: UK arrivals to face $1,200 fines for breaking Covid-19 quarantine
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: UK arrivals to face $1,200 fines for breaking Covid-19 quarantine

Live Mint  

Passengers arriving in the UK will be forced into quarantine for two weeks and face fines of £1,000 if they break the rules, under measures set to be announced on Friday. Home Secretary Priti Patel will set out the details of the new quarantine system at the daily government press conference at 5 pm on Friday. “We are going to …

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, …

Coronavirus isolation prompts rise in domestic violence trauma cases in Queensland emergency departments, Health Minister warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus isolation prompts rise in domestic violence trauma cases in Queensland emergency departments, Health Minister warns

ABC  

Hospital emergency departments are reporting an increase in significant injuries related to domestic violence, with concerns coronavirus social distancing is making matters worse for many people, Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles says. Key points: Family violence-related hospital trauma cases are on the rise Family violence-related hospital trauma cases are on the rise Attacks are reportedly increasing in brutality and severity …

Coronavirus cases up by 17 in Victoria, including another 11 cases linked to Melbourne meatworks
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cases up by 17 in Victoria, including another 11 cases linked to Melbourne meatworks

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 17 new coronavirus cases, including another 11 cases linked to a Melbourne meatworks. Key points: There were 11 more coronavirus cases linked to the Cedar Meats abattoir yesterday, bringing the total number of cases in that cluster to 45 There were 11 more coronavirus cases linked to the Cedar Meats abattoir yesterday, bringing the total number of …

Chief Medical Officer expects staged easing of coronavirus restrictions but wants physical distancing maintained
4 years, 8 months ago

Chief Medical Officer expects staged easing of coronavirus restrictions but wants physical distancing maintained

ABC  

The Chief Medical Officer says a greater uptake of the coronavirus tracing app will calm lingering concerns about containing the virus, and give leaders the ability to be more "bold" in easing restrictions. Key points: National Cabinet will assess easing some coronavirus restrictions later this week National Cabinet will assess easing some coronavirus restrictions later this week About a quarter …

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 …

Coronavirus restrictions to ease in Queensland but more police on patrol this weekend
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus restrictions to ease in Queensland but more police on patrol this weekend

ABC  

Extra police will be out questioning Queenslanders who are enjoying the first days of easing restrictions this weekend, as the state records just one new case of coronavirus. Relief from stay-at-home rules: Go for a drive Go for a drive Ride a motorbike, jet ski or boat for pleasure Ride a motorbike, jet ski or boat for pleasure Have a …

Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Australia allows home visits and opens beaches as lockdown eases following drop in new cases

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 Australia has begun opening beaches …

WA eases coronavirus restrictions to allow 10-person gatherings
4 years, 8 months ago

WA eases coronavirus restrictions to allow 10-person gatherings

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a "cautious relaxation" of some COVID-19 restrictions in the State, including allowing indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 10 people. Key points: Gatherings of up to 10 people — indoor and outdoor — will be permitted Gatherings of up to 10 people — indoor and outdoor — will be permitted People …

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