SA parliament goes into COVID-19 shutdown to allow contact tracing after former premier tests positive
3 years, 3 months ago

SA parliament goes into COVID-19 shutdown to allow contact tracing after former premier tests positive

ABC  

South Australia's parliament will be adjourned on Thursday morning, and all MPs and staff directed to avoid in-person meetings, after former premier Jay Weatherill tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Former SA premier Jay Weatherill tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a school reunion His close contacts include Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas, who is awaiting test results It comes amid an already tumultuous week in state politics Some parliamentarians who met with Mr Weatherill in recent days, including Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas, have been identified as close contacts of a positive case, meaning they must quarantine for seven days. In a letter distributed to MPs by Health Minister Stephen Wade, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Chris Lease said that SA Health had advised that the morning sessions of both the House of Assembly and Legislative Council should be adjourned to allow contact tracing to be undertaken. Mr Weatherill has had a busy public schedule in recent days in Adelaide including a press conference, interviews, and face-to-face meetings with former colleagues Mr Malinauskas, Ms Close and former deputy premier John Rau.

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South Australia joins calls to reinstate pandemic leave payments ahead of COVID peak
2 years, 8 months ago

South Australia joins calls to reinstate pandemic leave payments ahead of COVID peak

ABC  

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will interrupt his leave to advocate for an extension to pandemic leave payments as the state approaches a peak in the latest COVID wave. Key points: SA will join other state leaders in the push for the reinstatement of pandemic leave payments Elective surgeries in SA will likely face some delays as the latest COVID …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded

ABC  

The number of South Australians currently suffering from COVID-19 has dropped by almost 1,500 from yesterday, as hospitalisations fall to 220. Key points: South Australia recorded 4,986 new infections on Wednesday Hospitalisations have fallen by 12 from yesterday The Premier said the ramping crisis was "far from over" Two people — a woman in her 80s and man in his …

New SA Premier Peter Malinauskas meets with COVID leadership team to discuss announcement for Tuesday
3 years ago

New SA Premier Peter Malinauskas meets with COVID leadership team to discuss announcement for Tuesday

ABC  

New South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday after a lengthy meeting on Monday afternoon with the leadership team behind the state's COVID-19 strategy. Key points: The new SA Premier will hold a press conference on Tuesday South Australia recorded 3,121 new COVID cases on Monday A legal challenge against the state's vaccine mandate …

Will COVID cases and restrictions shape the outcome of South Australia's 2022 election?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will COVID cases and restrictions shape the outcome of South Australia's 2022 election?

ABC  

Politics has often been branded a numbers game, be it on the floor of parliamentary chambers, within party rooms or across the broader electorate. But the outcome of next month's South Australian election could be shaped by how voters react to other numbers — the number of new daily COVID cases and the number of restrictions people are living with. …

Questions remain over how South Australians affected by COVID-19 will vote in state election
3 years, 1 month ago

Questions remain over how South Australians affected by COVID-19 will vote in state election

ABC  

South Australia's Premier is facing a renewed push to recall parliament's lower house amid concerns the pandemic may prevent thousands of people voting in next month's state election. Key points: SA's state election is scheduled for March 19 Concerns have been raised over how people in COVID-19 isolation and aged care residents will vote The Premier has ruled out recalling …

COVID-19 outbreak in Parliament: 875 of 2,847 test positive during third wave
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak in Parliament: 875 of 2,847 test positive during third wave

Firstpost  

Out of the total tests, 915 were conducted by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and 271 samples were found to be positive for the infection New Delhi: Results of 875 people, who were tested for Covid in Parliament, have returned positive, sources said on 23 January, 2022, days before the start of its Winter Session. As many as 2,847 tests have …

SA Premier rules out supporting five-day COVID-19 isolation period at national cabinet
3 years, 2 months ago

SA Premier rules out supporting five-day COVID-19 isolation period at national cabinet

ABC  

The South Australian Premier says his government will not be signing up to a five-day isolation period for people who test positive to COVID-19. Key points: National cabinet is meeting today Reducing COVID-19 isolation to five days is expected to be discussed Steven Marshall says there are no plans in SA to even reduce it to seven days Prime Minister …

SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas among state's COVID cases
3 years, 2 months ago

SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas among state's COVID cases

ABC  

The man in charge of overseeing South Australia's public response to the COVID-19 pandemic has now been confirmed as a positive case himself. Key points: Police Commissioner Grant Stevens was informed of his positive test on Monday evening He is currently isolating, SA Police said Earlier, Labor leader Peter Malinauskas was also confirmed as having tested positive SA Police Commissioner …

SA's Chief Public Health Officer contradicts national cabinet COVID-19 close contact definition
3 years, 3 months ago

SA's Chief Public Health Officer contradicts national cabinet COVID-19 close contact definition

ABC  

Less than 24 hours after South Australia signed off on a new definition of a close COVID-19 contact, the state's Chief Public Health Officer says those rules won't apply in SA. That's in direct opposition to the definition agreed upon at national cabinet Nicola Spurrier says restrictions are likely to remain in place in January Yesterday's national cabinet meeting saw …

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia's leaders to consider single, uniform definition of a COVID-19 close contact at national cabinet

ABC  

A single, nationally-consistent definition of a COVID-19 close contact will be presented to the nation's leaders today, as health authorities seek to recalibrate their response to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Key points: Leaders will consider making the definition of a close contact someone who spent more than four hours with an infected person The AMA president says that's a bad …

Covid-19 Hits Maharashtra Assembly As Two Ministers, 53 Others Test Positive
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 Hits Maharashtra Assembly As Two Ministers, 53 Others Test Positive

ABP News  

Mumbai: The winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly has been hit by Covid-19, with at least 55 people, including two ministers and one MLA, testing positive for the virus. I learned today that I tested positive for COVID-19 after first feeling symptoms yesterday evening. On Tuesday, Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad tweeted that she tested positive for coronavirus. "I …

COVID-19 queues are depriving this cancer patient of precious time — and he wants PCR postal testing introduced
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 queues are depriving this cancer patient of precious time — and he wants PCR postal testing introduced

ABC  

Twice a fortnight, Philip Griffin attends Flinders Cancer Clinic for his chemotherapy treatment. Key points: While COVID-19 PCR testing is an imposition, it is especially so for cancer patients such Philip Griffin The former head of plastic surgery at Flinders Medical Centre says a postal method should be considered Health authorities have outlined measures to expedite testing in South Australia …

Warning over Covid in Parliament as eight MPs test positive in 24 hours
3 years, 3 months ago

Warning over Covid in Parliament as eight MPs test positive in 24 hours

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. Eight MPs have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, preventing them …

South Australian election 2022: Six big questions six months out from polling day
3 years, 6 months ago

South Australian election 2022: Six big questions six months out from polling day

ABC  

South Australians are now six months from their next trip to the polls with the lead-up, unsurprisingly, expected to be dominated by the pandemic. No Australian state or territory government has lost office in the five elections held since the pandemic broke out last year — a trend the ruling Liberal Party hopes will continue. South Australia's COVID-19 Transition Committee, …

SA Premier hits back after Mark McGowan warns of COVID-19 'community spread' if borders reopen
3 years, 6 months ago

SA Premier hits back after Mark McGowan warns of COVID-19 'community spread' if borders reopen

ABC  

As South Australia looks towards reopening to the eastern states at the end of the year, the decision could see its border close in the west. Key points: WA Premier Mark McGowan says SA "may regret" opening its borders if it results in community transmission SA Premier Steven Marshall said the state would begin reopening once vaccination rates reach 80 …

Parliament House will once again introduce COVID-19 restrictions for politicians, close to the public
3 years, 8 months ago

Parliament House will once again introduce COVID-19 restrictions for politicians, close to the public

ABC  

Parliament House in Canberra will once again be closed to the public and politicians and their staff will have to follow new restrictions in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. Key points: Strict COVID-19 restrictions will once again be imposed at Australia's Parliament House amid concerns about the Delta variant Party whips will determine who among members …

South Australian COVID–19 lockdown to end on Tuesday night after one new local case
3 years, 8 months ago

South Australian COVID–19 lockdown to end on Tuesday night after one new local case

ABC  

South Australia has recorded one new locally-acquired case of COVID-19 overnight. Premier Steven Marshall said South Australia was on track to end its seven-day lockdown as planned at midnight tomorrow night. "Although the lockdown will most likely be lifted as of midnight tomorrow night, the people who are in quarantine — directed quarantine — need to remain in that quarantine …

Top news of the day: COVID-19 vaccination for senior citizens from March 1; Centre recommends President’s Rule in Puducherry, and more
4 years, 1 month ago

Top news of the day: COVID-19 vaccination for senior citizens from March 1; Centre recommends President’s Rule in Puducherry, and more

The Hindu  

After a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that 10 crore people would be vaccinated in this category and the vaccine would be given free of cost across 10,000 government centres and at more than 20,000 private centres. Puducherry Assembly will be dissolved with the permission of the President, Information and …

Two South Africa cricketers test positive for COVID-19 ahead of Sri Lanka series
4 years, 3 months ago

Two South Africa cricketers test positive for COVID-19 ahead of Sri Lanka series

The Hindu  

Two members of South African cricket team have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka. "CSA can confirm that two members of the Proteas team have returned positive COVID-19 results following their scheduled first round of testing ahead of the team’s entry into the bio-secure environment for the Betway Test series against Sri Lanka," the …

Lockdown in South Australia provides best chance for Adelaide to host 1st Test: Public Health Officer
4 years, 4 months ago

Lockdown in South Australia provides best chance for Adelaide to host 1st Test: Public Health Officer

India TV News  

Lockdown in South Australia provides best chance for Adelaide to host 1st Test: Public Health Officer South Australia is put into a six-day strict lockdown from Thursday to curb the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases. The six-day lockdown in South Australia to contain COVID-19 cases has improved Adelaide's chances of remaining the venue of the first Day/Night Test between India …

Adelaide COVID-19 cluster stokes fears in state's regions, as 'huge drop-off' in testing reported
4 years, 4 months ago

Adelaide COVID-19 cluster stokes fears in state's regions, as 'huge drop-off' in testing reported

ABC  

A leading medical officer in regional South Australia has urged people feeling unwell to be tested, following a "huge drop-off" in COVID-19 testing in the Limestone Coast. Key points: Medical chief issues a plea for regional residents to be tested if sick Regional tourism operators on a knife-edge as concerns grow over SA COVID-19 cluster Limestone Coast MP is confident …

Coronavirus Australia news: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews details Melbourne's move into second step on COVID-19 recovery roadmap
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Australia news: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews details Melbourne's move into second step on COVID-19 recovery roadmap

ABC  

This is the statement in full: Easing restrictions in Victoria in a COVIDsafe way is vitally important so that more Victorians can get back to work and resume their normal lives. We note that at similar case levels NSW was fundamentally open while remaining Covidsafe due to a world class contact tracing facility. As many epidemiologists have encouraged, we would …

Covid impact: Parliament Monsoon Session may cut short as ministers, MPs test positive
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid impact: Parliament Monsoon Session may cut short as ministers, MPs test positive

India Today  

The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to be cut short due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation and the fact that several MPs have already tested positive for the viral disease. Sources said leaders from the Opposition and the government have held talks on this after two ministers and one MP tested positive during the ongoing session. Quoting unnamed …

BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Who Attended Parliament Tests Positive for Covid-19
4 years, 6 months ago

BJP MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Who Attended Parliament Tests Positive for Covid-19

News 18  

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, who attended the Parliament’s ongoing Monsoon Session, today said he has tested positive for the coronavirus infection. Those who interacted with me may please consult doctors.” On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and has isolated himself. Mediapersons authorised to cover the ongoing Monsoon Session must tale Rapid …

At least 30 MPs and over 50 Parliament employees have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, say sources
4 years, 6 months ago

At least 30 MPs and over 50 Parliament employees have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, say sources

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Around 30 MPs, including BJP’s Meenakshi Lekhi and Pravesh Verma, and over 50 employees of Parliament have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, sources said on Monday. Many of them tested positive after undergoing compulsory coronavirus tests at the parliament premises before the start of the monsoon session, while several of them had undergone tests in their respective …

25 MPs test positive for coronavirus as Monsoon Session begins in Parliament
4 years, 6 months ago

25 MPs test positive for coronavirus as Monsoon Session begins in Parliament

India Today  

Twenty-five members of Parliament, including Meenakashi Lekhi, Anant Kumar Hegde and Satya Pal Singh, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. At least 17 MPs of Lok Sabha and nine MPs of Rajya Sabha tested positive for the virus during a mandatory screening before the Monsoon session of Parliament commenced on Monday. Pradan Baruah, N Reddeppa, Selvam G, Pratap Rao …

2-day Session of Maha Assembly Begins Today, Tussle over SSR Case & Palghar Lynching Expected
4 years, 6 months ago

2-day Session of Maha Assembly Begins Today, Tussle over SSR Case & Palghar Lynching Expected

News 18  

The two-day monsoon session of Maharashtra Assembly is set to begin in Mumbai on Monday, amid the worsening Covid-19 situation in the state. It is the shortest session in the State’s legislative history, to take place on the backdrop of a political tussle between the Shiv Sena and the BJP over Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case, the drugs case, Kangana …

Maharashtra House Speaker Nana Patole Tests Positive for Covid-19 2 Days Before Session Starts
4 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra House Speaker Nana Patole Tests Positive for Covid-19 2 Days Before Session Starts

News 18  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana Patole on Friday said he has tested COVID-19 positive, two days before the monsoon session of state legislature begins here. NCP MLA Narhari Zhirwal, who is the Assembly Deputy Speaker, will chair the proceedings in Patole’s absence, a Vidhan Bhawan official said. For the two-day session, officials have put in place a slew of measures …

MPs will be asked to get tested for COVID-19 three days before Monsoon Session, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
4 years, 7 months ago

MPs will be asked to get tested for COVID-19 three days before Monsoon Session, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Firstpost  

To finalise the arrangements for the upcoming session, Birla on Friday chaired a meeting of officials from health ministry, ICMR, AIIMS, DRDO, and Delhi govt New Delhi: MPs will be asked to get themselves tested for COVID-19 at least 72 hours before the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday. To finalise …

South Australian man returning from Victoria tests positive to COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

South Australian man returning from Victoria tests positive to COVID-19

ABC  

A South Australian man, who returned from Victoria earlier this month as an essential worker, has tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: A man in his 40s has tested positive for COVID-19 He returned from Victoria earlier this month and self-isolated Only three people are believed to be at risk of transmission from him SA Chief Public Health Officer Dr …

California legislators delay return to Capitol as a lawmaker is hospitalized with COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

California legislators delay return to Capitol as a lawmaker is hospitalized with COVID-19

LA Times  

The California Assembly, pictured during a session last year, has postponed returning to the Capitol from summer recess because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate and Assembly were scheduled to return from summer recess on Monday, but legislative leaders issued a statement Thursday saying, “We will resume session on July 27 in order to minimize potential COVID-19 exposure and transmission …

L.A. lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19, forcing delay of Assembly legislative session
4 years, 8 months ago

L.A. lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19, forcing delay of Assembly legislative session

LA Times  

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, seen here in 2019, announced on Twitter that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. California’s Assembly leader said Monday he will be delaying legislative hearings after a Los Angeles lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the state Capitol to close so it could be disinfected. In a letter to lawmakers, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said …

Israel suspends parliament sessions after MP gets virus
4 years, 9 months ago

Israel suspends parliament sessions after MP gets virus

Al Jazeera  

Israel suspended parliament sessions after a legislator tested positive for coronavirus amid concerns about new outbreaks in the country. All non-essential Knesset staff were instructed to stay home, and all of Thursday’s committee meetings were postponed “pending an investigation of the ramifications” of MP Sami Abu Shehadeh having contracted COVID-19. “I appeal to all of those who have been in …

Government accused of shutting down debate in extraordinary NT Parliament session
4 years, 11 months ago

Government accused of shutting down debate in extraordinary NT Parliament session

ABC  

The Northern Territory Government has ditched Question Time in order to push emergency coronavirus legislation through Parliament, prompting complaints from the Opposition and independents about a lack of scrutiny and debate. Key points: The Country Liberals said quick action by the Government shouldn't come "at the cost of transparency" The Country Liberals said quick action by the Government shouldn't come …

Amid Corona lockdown, Congress Working Committee meets through video-conferencing
4 years, 11 months ago

Amid Corona lockdown, Congress Working Committee meets through video-conferencing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee on Thursday for the first time met through video-conferencing with party chief Sonia Gandhi asserting that Covid-19 does not differentiate between political ideology, religion, caste, age or gender and the 21-day lockdown though necessary had been done in an “unplanned” manner by the government. Significantly, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who had been not …

Coronavirus update: No plans to shut UK parliament despite positive COVID-19 test
5 years ago

Coronavirus update: No plans to shut UK parliament despite positive COVID-19 test

Live Mint  

Britain's parliament has no plans to shut over coronavirus, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, after a minister tested positive for the virus and another lawmaker was advised to stay at home as a precaution. Junior health minister Nadine Dorries said she had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating. "At present there are no plans to suspend parliament," a parliamentary …

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