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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tigeritis™©® on March 18, 2020, 11:28:09 AM
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Sorry but I couldn’t find a dedicated thread.
I normally do online shopping weekly and spend about $350 per week on average with a household of seven adults.
Our last two online shops have been cancelled and now online is only reserved for the elderly which is fair enough.
I went to the supermarket and there’s nothing in there. People were just walking around with baskets wondering what they can put it.
I picked up a can of corn, I don’t think I’ve ever bought corn in a can before.
I got a can of kidney beans. No toilet paper not much meat, no paper towels, no washing detergent, no hand wash or hand sanitiser, no pasta, no rice, no long life milk.
There was spam but I didn’t take it but i was able to get some mince which was restricted to two packets per person.
It was a weird feeling being there and a really strange atmosphere I guess something that isn’t going to change for a while.
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https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/03/total-lockdown-would-allow-coronavirus-to-bounce-back-dutch-expert/
The Dutch also don’t agree with mass lockdown.
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Scomos latest update.
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures
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My local Woolworths had stocked up overnight but it didn’t last long.
The smaller IGA’s seem to still have a good supply of essentials, the one I was in yesterday had plenty of hand soap, disinfect sprays and toilet paper.
Unfortunately it’s just a matter of having to travel around to find what you need.
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I reckon they should triple prices at least then the dumb arse stuffers will pay for their stupidity
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Unfortunately there are a lot of businesses looking to make money off COVID-19 and the supermarkets are no different.
If they had an integrity they would have introduced more stringent restrictions on purchases and enforced a system that tracks home addresses to prevent people from the same household buying the same items.
Alas, they are just thrilled to be leaping over their sales targets....
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Yes blame the evil capitalists for a pandemic that started under a communist regime...meanwhile the left's main concern at the start of the outbreak was "racism".... :shh
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Slowing learning which supermarkets in my local area re-stock what at which times. Mostly if you're not at the supermarket at 8am (after the pensioners' hour) then good luck getting anything likes bread and spuds later in the day. As for pasta and toilet rolls forget it. There's nothing on the shelf even at 8am.
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Our local Coles have had nothing for days.
They usually stock shelves at 10pm. So Sunday night we ventured down around 10.30pm. Nothing, just disinfecting the shelves.
7am Monday, will nothing.
Called in this arvo on my way home, cleaned out again. Spoke to one of the ladies who works there and she was saying they got yesterday's milk delivery at 3pm. :o
She also said the elderly got looked after this morning which I'm pleased about
She went on to say they hope to start receiving normal deliveries of stock by the end of the week. They haven't been this week because the transport companies can't keep up with the demand
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For all those parents and teachers looking forward to the schools being shut down.
https://t.co/6VN5obl6vg (https://t.co/6VN5obl6vg)
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The Governments of New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT will proceed to a more comprehensive shutdown of non-essential services over the next 48 hours in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Supermarkets, petrol stations, pharmacies, convenience stores, freight and logistics, and home delivery will be among the many services that will remain open.
Schools in all three states will remain open on Monday, but in Victoria school holidays will be brought forward to start on Tuesday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/coronavirus-nsw-victoria-act-shutdown-non-essential-services/12079124
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The USA (cases still growing along 35% growth curve for past few weeks), UK (especially London) & Western Europe (aside from Italy) just crazy.
Can see why we are desperately closing down. The next week is crucial. Trying to follow the South Korean curve from here on rather than Italy or the USA.
(http://nrg.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mjh/covid19/21mar2020/covid-eu-norm.png)
(http://nrg.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mjh/covid19/21mar2020/covid-world-norm.png)
http://nrg.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mjh/covid19/
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#savegreta
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Only thing we have going for us is a lower population density.
Elsewise, too slow to react like most of the EU + western world.
Asian countries faring much better - more experience with social distancing and lockdowns etc.
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North Korea have got it sorted
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Only thing we have going for us is a lower population density.
Elsewise, too slow to react like most of the EU + western world.
Asian countries faring much better - more experience with social distancing and lockdowns etc.
Agree
Think the fact we are an island, helps a bit as well
Sadly we were to slow in closing our borders but that doesn't matter now
We all just have to do what they are asking us to do
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The other thing we need to do is actually dob in people who aren't following isolation guidelines.
Very serious issue! Lots of people still leaving their homes to do shopping etc, or down-playing their symptoms to see GPs when they should be calling the hotline.
We have brought in X number of cases from overseas and I am expecting to see a surge in community-acquired cases this week as a result of people not following those guidelines.
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I arrived in the Philippines the day everything got locked down. I'm on Bohol where there hasn't been one positive.
Since arriving officials came with me to the villa I was booked in at. I've been checked in on randomly to make sure I am following the guidelines and have to send in temperature readings 3 times per day.
They acted swiftly and decisively.
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I arrived in the Philippines the day everything got locked down. I'm on Bohol where there hasn't been one positive.
Since arriving officials came with me to the villa I was booked in at. I've been checked in on randomly to make sure I am following the guidelines and have to send in temperature readings 3 times per day.
They acted swiftly and decisively.
Take care Damo.
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I arrived in the Philippines the day everything got locked down. I'm on Bohol where there hasn't been one positive.
Since arriving officials came with me to the villa I was booked in at. I've been checked in on randomly to make sure I am following the guidelines and have to send in temperature readings 3 times per day.
They acted swiftly and decisively.
Take care Damo.
Yep. All the best Damo.
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Positive test percentage:
USA 13%
UK 5%
South Korea 3%
Australia 1.2% (from ~150k tests)
Source: ABC.
So we're doing better than others on that front.
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Look at me, look at me
https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/greta-thunberg-says-its-extremely-likely-she-has-coronavirus/4e1f875c-4894-4891-8bb0-31c75a5f04ac
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Too bad her self-proclaimed "aspbergers superpower" doesn't enable her see the virus like it enables her to see carbon dioxide.... :shh
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Horoscope
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For all those Queen fans out there.
https://www.facebook.com/regmiamrit13/videos/3908651339159962/?sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=i
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From the Chief Health Officer, Victoria:
Some of the behaviour today - when we’re asking people to stay home - has been really crap. It’s hard to change habits and it’s hard to see dangers that aren’t apparent yet. But with 3,000 cases of COVID in Australia this week, we’re headed to 100,000 in 2-3 weeks without change.
That means thousands of deaths. Overwhelmed health services. Medical staff at unacceptable risk. Unstoppable spread. Do the right thing now and #StayAtHome. Today. Tomorrow. Until we’re through this, please.
https://twitter.com/victoriancho
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Brett Sutton is right and has been outstanding during this crisis with his clear messaging
Pity we have so many selfish, arrogant pigs out there who just don't get it.
A sign of what we as a nation have become
What makes it sadder is that 6-8 weeks ago we saw the best of Australia, the Australia I love and grew up in.
Today we are seeing it at its absolute worst... no care for others just the what's in it for me, it's all about me mindset... :'( It started with loo paper and just got worse, each day. Now people going to the beach. Some nuffer on the news last bemoaning he just wanted to get a tan and "We can do social distancing at beach"... :banghead
Which is the real Australia?
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While I agree a lot of those idiots at Bondi and stkilda are tourists.
That said I was at Bunnings and I was shocked to go inside and see kids just freely running around the place. I know some people don't have a choice, but I call Bs on a lot of those cases where it was "essential" to bring ur kids there and have them run around the place.
I didn't even let my kids see their grandparents for a birthday yesterday, as I would rather raise kids with some values about following orders than let them think it's okay to do what they want.
As a side note, I strongly believe suicide on the back of covid is going to be a bigger issue.
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Brett Sutton is right and has been outstanding during this crisis with his clear messaging
Pity we have so many selfish, arrogant pigs out there who just don't get it.
A sign of what we as a nation have become
What makes it sadder is that 6-8 weeks ago we saw the best of Australia, the Australia I love and grew up in.
Today we are seeing it at its absolute worst... no care for others just the what's in it for me, it's all about me mindset... :'( It started with loo paper and just got worse, each day. Now people going to the beach. Some nuffer on the news last bemoaning he just wanted to get a tan and "We can do social distancing at beach"... :banghead
Which is the real Australia?
In a time like this, peoples true nature comes out
This is the true Australia. All our asses are on the line, so most of these pricks are out for themselves.
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rate of infection has halved in a week.
too early to tell and there is a long way to go, but its promising despite the fact there are idiots still around. T
ScoMo has been bloody brilliant so far. Has worked very well with the premiers with the now mandatory quarantining at hotels for those coming off planes, and the use of the army again.
I especially love how he is now including the vulnerable australians (mental health) What a leader. Those who want a complete lockdown perhaps need to look at the bigger picture also. Not saying either is right or wrong, but its good to look at the bigger picture.
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rate of infection has halved in a week.
too early to tell and there is a long way to go, but its promising despite the fact there are idiots still around. T
ScoMo has been bloody brilliant so far. Has worked very well with the premiers with the now mandatory quarantining at hotels for those coming off planes, and the use of the army again.
I especially love how he is now including the vulnerable australians (mental health) What a leader. Those who want a complete lockdown perhaps need to look at the bigger picture also. Not saying either is right or wrong, but its good to look at the bigger picture.
Reserve judgement for now.
Best thing we have going for us is our population density.
Worst thing would be if people are lulled into a false sense of belief thinking we're in the clear, drop the SD a bit, and watch transmissions go up again.
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So are we still slow to react Andy? Or are you reserving your judgement now?
We can judge on what has been delivered so far and it's been a great team effort led by a great PM.
Everything else you said has been spot on in that we need to keep pushing and pushing with the full arm of the law.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/australian-coronavirus-cases-are-trending-towards-a-lower-infection-rate-c-769622?fbclid=IwAR3aUxyH_s9-QRyQeMRUHAbqOrASvGsRXgi_Yj-3Uik2ZG8M1DMzlpJBMiI
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Once this reactive govt gives business a wage subsidy package to save jobs then we can talk about what sort of job they've done. Until they do that like Canada, the UK they are failing all Australians
We've been so slow to react.
What they introduced Friday should have been done weeks ago. Far too slow. Why didn't they do it after the Ruby Princess fiasco in Sydney? Why did they wait a fortnight? Throw in the hairdresser debacle and you should get the point. Been terrific, just terrific
As for your "great PM" comment, will let that go through to the keeper. Will just say Terrific, just terrific
One good day case wise won't mean much if tomorrow it goes the other way. A weeks worth of good news will mean we are getting on top of this not after one day.
Complacency is a massive threat, that selfishness and stupidity
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So are we still slow to react Andy? Or are you reserving your judgement now?
We can judge on what has been delivered so far and it's been a great team effort led by a great PM.
Everything else you said has been spot on in that we need to keep pushing and pushing with the full arm of the law.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/australian-coronavirus-cases-are-trending-towards-a-lower-infection-rate-c-769622?fbclid=IwAR3aUxyH_s9-QRyQeMRUHAbqOrASvGsRXgi_Yj-3Uik2ZG8M1DMzlpJBMiI
Yes, the lockdown should have happened 2-3 weeks ago and been more strict. Look around you, it's basically business as usual. Few people working from home, a bunch of small businesses that have been F'd over, but largely everyone is going about their business without a care in the world.
20% of returning travelers gave fake addresses. Several haven't followed self isolation protocols. If it was up to me people would be fined on the spot for not following the lockdown and going to the beach etc.
I saw this as a health professional working in a hospital. The effect it will have on our community goes so far beyond confirmed cases and deaths. The prolonged effect on the economy and health sector etc.
Wuhan locked down at 400 confirmed cases more or less.
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The real worry is the amount the useful idiots out there who believe -or more's the point want to believe -anything China says let alone actually think they've done a good job..... :shh
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The real worry is the amount the useful idiots out there who believe -or more's the point want to believe -anything China says and actually think they've done a good job..... :shh
This!!!!
I watched footage from last week and the streets were littered with dead people after they “hadn’t received any new positives”
They are communist lying scum of the highest order
The saddest part of this coronavirus debacle is that a billion Chinese didn’t go down with the ship!
Look at what their population growth has been the last 70 years .. it’s very scary where it will be in another 70. They are going to destroy Earth single handedly and there won’t be a thing anyone can do about it.
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And all the "save the world" dogooders hate the one guy who has ever stood up to them......:shh
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:shh :shh
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And all the "save the world" dogooders hate the one guy who has ever stood up to them......:shh
:bow :bow
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You mean the guy that is president of the country now in crisis with the most Covid-19 cases after claiming a few weeks ago it was a hoax :shh.
As for Morrison, he needs to simply stick to reading out his briefing notes from the bureaucrats and medical experts when he gives his press conferences. As soon as he goes off script he says something clueless like he did again last night about leaving home to shop for jigsaw puzzles was ok as they were an "essential item" :facepalm.
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MT: "You mean the guy that is president of the country now in crisis with the most Covid-19 cases after claiming a few weeks ago it was a hoax :shh."
WTF? That is fake news and not even related to what I side.
You lefties are a joke
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Scotty from Marketing and the Frydenberger are what we have at the moment.
Not perfect but thank God we don't have the Trumpet or the idiot from Britain running the country.
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Scotty from Marketing and the Frydenberger are what we have at the moment.
Not perfect but thank God we don't have the Trumpet or the idiot from Britain running the country.
Agree with you there
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I think we should have been in lockdown earlier by 2-3 weeks. Short term pain, long term gain.
Elsewise I don't have a huge issue with how Scott Morrison is handling things. He's doing plenty of things right such as focusing money on small businesses, mental health, domestic violence etc. Those are good initiatives and I approve.
Curve looks to be flattening but I wouldn't be surprised if the community transmissions grow in the next week before dropping again a couple of weeks after.
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MT: "You mean the guy that is president of the country now in crisis with the most Covid-19 cases after claiming a few weeks ago it was a hoax :shh."
WTF? That is fake news and not even related to what I side.
You lefties are a joke
Yep - even debunked by the left-leaning Snopes....but most of the obedient little Chicomrades are sticking to the script and still running with it... Senile Joe the Hair Sniffer -who otherwise has been strangely quiet of late - even using it in his latest campaign ad...:shh
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LMAO @ anyone who thinks the Democrat Open Borders Brigade & Commie Corbyn the Jew-Hater would be doing better jobs in the US & UK... :shh
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MT: "You mean the guy that is president of the country now in crisis with the most Covid-19 cases after claiming a few weeks ago it was a hoax :shh."
WTF? That is fake news and not even related to what I side.
You lefties are a joke
Yep - even debunked by the left-leaning Snopes....but most of the obedient little Chicomrades are sticking to the script and still running with it... Senile Joe the Hair Sniffer -who otherwise has been strangely quiet of late - even using it in his latest campaign ad...:shh
:shh :shh
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So are we still slow to react Andy? Or are you reserving your judgement now?
We can judge on what has been delivered so far and it's been a great team effort led by a great PM.
Everything else you said has been spot on in that we need to keep pushing and pushing with the full arm of the law.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/australian-coronavirus-cases-are-trending-towards-a-lower-infection-rate-c-769622?fbclid=IwAR3aUxyH_s9-QRyQeMRUHAbqOrASvGsRXgi_Yj-3Uik2ZG8M1DMzlpJBMiI
Yes, the lockdown should have happened 2-3 weeks ago and been more strict. Look around you, it's basically business as usual. Few people working from home, a bunch of small businesses that have been F'd over, but largely everyone is going about their business without a care in the world.
20% of returning travelers gave fake addresses. Several haven't followed self isolation protocols. If it was up to me people would be fined on the spot for not following the lockdown and going to the beach etc.
I saw this as a health professional working in a hospital. The effect it will have on our community goes so far beyond confirmed cases and deaths. The prolonged effect on the economy and health sector etc.
Wuhan locked down at 400 confirmed cases more or less.
:facepalm
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FINALLY
although it should have been part of the 1st Stimulus package
Well done Scotty from Marketing of putting in place a wage subsidy package - it is so desperately needed
Will help all Australians, ALL.
thank you :clapping
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/coronavirus-victoria-updates-live-stricter-social-distancing-measures-kick-in-as-australia-s-covid-19-infection-rate-falls-20200329-p54ezy.html
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Did he give anything to pensioners or the disabled. Or has he just helped business again. I dont support a wage subsidy. Itll sink us financially into a black hole of debt.
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Did he give anything to pensioners or the disabled. Or has he just helped business again. I dont support a wage subsidy. Itll sink us financially into a black hole of debt.
Pensioners and disabled got extra money in the 1st package. One off payments
Wage subsidy is the right option, keeps people off welfare, enables business to start up again
It's a winner
And don't know how to break this to you but we are already in deep debt. Debt has escalated under this govt
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A few predictions:
- Franking credits are gone (by-partisan) before the next election
- Negative gearing is gone (by-partisan) before the next election
- Scott Morrison retires to Hawaii before the next election
Bookmark it.
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Did he give anything to pensioners or the disabled. Or has he just helped business again. I dont support a wage subsidy. Itll sink us financially into a black hole of debt.
Pensioners and disabled got extra money in the 1st package. One off payments
Wage subsidy is the right option, keeps people of welfare, enables business to start up again
It's a winner
A winner if he can pull it off.
And if he does I'll consider voting for him.
(operative word being "consider")
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Meanwhile in the ALP:
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/unswerving-leadership-nsw-labor-mp-praises-china-s-coronavirus-response-20200330-p54fbg.html
We'll keep the red flag flying here... :shh
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MT gone a bit quiet on here :shh
Can we hear a few words from the great man himself about where we are at with the current state of play.
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A few predictions:
- Franking credits are gone (by-partisan) before the next election
- Negative gearing are gone (by-partisan) before the next election
- Scott Morrison retires to Hawaii before the next election
Bookmark it.
Well it wouldn't be the first time you have been wrong :shh
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Meanwhile in the ALP:
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/unswerving-leadership-nsw-labor-mp-praises-china-s-coronavirus-response-20200330-p54fbg.html
We'll keep the red flag flying here... :shh
Should be extradited to somewhere else regardless of citizenship
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Silly turning a health issue into a political one!
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Jump in cases overnight in Victoria
96 new cases
Clearly we are not as on top of this as we need to be
Also great to see a fine handed out to a bar in Fitzroy for not follwoing the rules. $10k fine :clapping
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Parasitic race-baiting grifter Tim Soutphommasane bitching again about the Chinese that were evacuated from Wuhan in the early days of the outbreak being sent to XMas Island and now trying to conflate it with the latest arrivals being sent to hotels..... :facepalm ::)
Silly turning a health issue into a political one!
Tell that to all the leftwits who've been doing it non-stop since this all started .. :shh
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Did he give anything to pensioners or the disabled. Or has he just helped business again. I dont support a wage subsidy. Itll sink us financially into a black hole of debt.
Pensioners and disabled got extra money in the 1st package. One off payments
Wage subsidy is the right option, keeps people off welfare, enables business to start up again
It's a winner
And don't know how to break this to you but we are already in deep debt. Debt has escalated under this govt
bookmarked
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MT gone a bit quiet on here :shh
Serious family health and other family issues come first to me (and I'm not talking corona).
Can we hear a few words from the great man himself about where we are at with the current state of play.
Well comrade Frankie, welcome aboard the uber-socialism train :shh.
I will post a proper response when I get the chance.
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At last French Protestants get their revenge for the massacre of the Huguenots:
https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/megachurch-meeting-in-mulhouse-seeded-france-s-coronavirus-epidemic-20200402-p54gdq.html
:shh
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At last French Protestants get their revenge for the massacre of the Huguenots:
https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/megachurch-meeting-in-mulhouse-seeded-france-s-coronavirus-epidemic-20200402-p54gdq.html
:shh
You are truly a sad individual.
:wallywink
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Praise from Caesar...:shh
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ScoMo what a stuffin legend.
If anyone is going to pay out on this bloke after today's presser then they truly have nfi. This may explain why everyone is silent on scomo because they have nothing to complain about.
The guy is doing an incredible job so far under the most difficult circumstances.
I even see Dan made an error yesterday with the couples issue. Mistakes happen. Its not an easy time for anyone.
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Yep. Scotty from Marketing is a dead set stuffing hero. Doing brave things.
Not his fault but we are heading for a very different country. Things will never be the same.
But hopefully most of will survive.
And maybe might appreciate what we have, and the idiots amongst us might shut the stuff up.
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Yep. Scotty from Marketing is a dead set stuffing hero. Doing brave things.
Not his fault but we are heading for a very different country. Things will never be the same.
But hopefully most of will survive.
And maybe might appreciate what we have, and the idiots amongst us might shut the stuff up.
yeah the idiots who complain about everything? :thumbsup
he is leading this country and doing a fine job at it, (so far). Today should have won some admirers as well as a curve which is looking manageable, no thanks to us and the work of the national cabinet.
Im not sure things wont be the same long term. I havent bought into that conspiracy theory yet as some people i know have.
All you can do is trust what they are saying. I wanted a full lockdown, but that doesnt mean i was right.
Most cases here thus far have had underlying issues. Not defending they shouldnt have died, but its a point nonetheless
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Didn't see his presser today as I was working
But did see him on one of the news programs
Thought he did well compared to some of his recent presser. Was clear in his message which is the most important thing
Long way of being a legend. But has got alot right, the wages subsidy being the most important. It will be his legacy
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And maybe might appreciate what we have, and the idiots amongst us might shut the stuff up.
Here's your chance to finally lead by example... :cheers
yeah the idiots who complain about everything? :thumbsup
:shh
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Free childcare for essential workers.
Great move! Am happy.
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And maybe might appreciate what we have, and the idiots amongst us might shut the stuff up.
Here's your chance to finally lead by example... :cheers
yeah the idiots who complain about everything? :thumbsup
:shh
Those idiots are still around Dio. Just yesterday one lefty was going on a rant about the stimulus and Scomo. When it was explained what they had done, he quickly diverted and moved on to trump. I really feel people in society are just unhappy about everything no matter what's going on. I also think there's a small percentage that actually want more carnage and cases here so they can pin it on ScoMo himself. :shh
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Actually we are lucky to have Scotty from !marketing rather than Trump
We'd be in dire trouble with that pathetic person in charge
I was staggered yesterday to read that the USA has some of the lowest testing rates in the world. Refusing to stockpile test and other medical equipment while he called COVID19 fakes news. Trump has let America down in way that is unfathomable
While in Australia we have the highest testing rates in the world so for that I am extremely grateful. :clapping
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So many compliments from WP. Good to see.
Trump is international WP, please refer to that in future or we may have to issue a warning.
I will say this only. NYC is slightly bigger than the Mornington peninsula give or take, and has 8/9 people.
Doesn't excuse the lack of testing, but if you have been to any of those boroughs before as I have they live a pretty crappy and crowded life.
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https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.perthnow.com.au/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-crisis-emotional-prime-minister-scott-morrison-pleaded-australia-to-stay-together-during-covid-19-pandemic-ng-b881507870z.amp
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So many compliments from WP. Good to see.
Trump is international WP, please refer to that in future or we may have to issue a warning.
I will say this only. NYC is slightly bigger than the Mornington peninsula give or take, and has 8/9 people.
Doesn't excuse the lack of testing, but if you have been to any of those boroughs before as I have they live a pretty crappy and crowded life.
The testing numbers in the US that is of the most concern is their health workers 300 tests per 10,000 workers... that is what is scary.
Point is we are so lucky here that our gifts (both Fed and State) are putting us the community first with our testing.
Other nations especially the US are not as lucky
And yes been to NYC (love Brooklyn) so well aware of the living arrangements in the bproughs)
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The testing numbers in the US that is of the most concern is their health workers 300 tests per 10,000 workers... that is what is scary.
Point is we are so lucky here that our gifts (both Fed and State) are putting us the community first with our testing.
Other nations especially the US are not as lucky
And yes been to NYC (love Brooklyn) so well aware of the living arrangements in the bproughs)
Few other countries about as good as us, and some better than us.
The country has a shortage of swab kits.
I have an email from DHHS basically saying to ration the tests and narrow case definition because of the dire shortage of swab kits.
A lot of countries in their flu season (such as the USA) probably don't have the stock available either because the swab kit is the same as the flu kit and they were probably swabbing lots of people for flu prior to the pandemic already.
Poses a challenge for Australia moving into the colder months and seasonal flu period. If we don't secure a supply or increase manufacture of swab kits locally then we will run out and it will be almost impossible to determine which patients have flu and which have COVID-19. I think Aus produces about 60,000+ kits/month? No idea if that's a 40hr/week factory but if it could theoretically work 24/7 we could possibly produce 250,000/month.
Need to get onto the COVID-19 ASAP before flu season muddies the water.
Peak of COVID-19 is predicted to hit around August and ICU beds to increase 2-3x fold but so far it's looking like we have started the flatten the curve and will actually be OK.
Can't get complacent though! Elsewise the curve steepens again...
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Terrific announcement by the Andrews govt offering free hotel accommodation for our "hospital heroes" (all health workers not just doctors and nurses)
Great idea. Congrats to, to the SA govt who did the same thing a few weeks back :clapping
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If we can keep our (black) curve below 300 on the log vertical axis (<7500 cases) then we will have "flattened the curve".
(http://nrg.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mjh/covid19/4apr2020/covid-world-norm.png)
http://nrg.cs.ucl.ac.uk/mjh/covid19/#covid-world-norm
The results of the testing are 5 days behind which would correspond to the start of Stage 3 lockdowns. Victoria had 'only' 20 new cases in the past 24 hours which is a significant drop off from the week before.
However, we had 142 selfish gits fined in Victoria for not self-isolating upon return to Oz.
The total cases in Oz would've been 10% lower if the NSW government had done its job and not let infected passengers on the Ruby Princess to freely waltz off the ship and spread the virus around the country.
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I’m still stuck overseas ..
Support for us has been nothing short of disgraceful .. ZERO financial support , zero consular assistance/info etc , zero help in regards to flights
Last post/update from the Manila consular was 6 days ago lol 😂
I came here for a funeral and a four night trip is fast approaching a month , with no end in site
LOL at the performance in making flights available for us to get home .. we bail out qantas with near enough to a billion dollars, and they can’t send flights .. yes they are going to start to major hubs from this week , which doesn’t help here one iota , as Hong Kong isn’t currently allowing transit ..
It’s ok to send plane loads of crayfish etc to China , but sending a flight to Manila to pick up stranded Aussies is too hard .. dollars talk
Never been so upset to be an Australian .. and Scomo gets on the news calling us fools .. stuff you Scomo you stuffwit
The same idiot that was in Hawaii during the bushfires .. bet if he was overseas a flight would be organised
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I’m still stuck overseas ..
Support for us has been nothing short of disgraceful .. ZERO financial support , zero consular assistance/info etc , zero help in regards to flights
Last post/update from the Manila consular was 6 days ago lol 😂
I came here for a funeral and a four night trip is fast approaching a month , with no end in site
LOL at the performance in making flights available for us to get home .. we bail out qantas with near enough to a billion dollars, and they can’t send flights .. yes they are going to start to major hubs from this week , which doesn’t help here one iota , as Hong Kong isn’t currently allowing transit ..
It’s ok to send plane loads of crayfish etc to China , but sending a flight to Manila to pick up stranded Aussies is too hard .. dollars talk
Never been so upset to be an Australian .. and Scomo gets on the news calling us fools .. stuff you Scomo you stuffwit
The same idiot that was in Hawaii during the bushfires .. bet if he was overseas a flight would be organised
Take care, Damo.
Have you tried contacting your local federal MP here in Oz to try and get the attention of the Feds to do something to help you?
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Take care Damo
Hope things get sorted so you can get home ASAP
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Professor Murphy today said that without the current mitigation measures (quarantine + isolation + social distancing), their theoretical modelling (with >23m Aussies getting the virus) shows there would be a peak of 35,000+ ICU admissions per day. With the current measures that drops to <5000 per day at its peak.
Murphy also said the current strategy is trying to suppress the virus and they're not looking at the goal of a herd immunity at the moment (although the latter was a bit unclear). That's an issue if we don't develop a herd immunity as we then need a vaccine developed before opening society up again which may take another 12-18 months to come to fruition. Yet as Morrison said today the economic welfare measures have a finite lifetime (which they have been saying is six months). What happens post-six months if there's no vaccine by then?
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Go to "Economic stimulus measures meant to have a 'finite life'" in below link:
At the time, Dr Murphy was talking about our current plan to identify, control, and isolate every case using aggressive social distancing restrictions, and the pros and cons of doing this until a vaccine is found.
Murphy: "Unlike pandemic influenza, where the strategy was to control and contain until the vaccine came, because we knew the vaccine would come, we don't know if and when a vaccine will come with this virus. If it does, that's a beautiful way out."
The Prime Minister jumped in to add to this answer. He indicated that the economic stimulus measures put in place by the government had a "finite life" and were not designed to continue forever.
Morrison: "The National Cabinet has to also consider the ability to actually continue to run the country under such a scenario. And as you know, the economic lifeline that is being provided through the many things that are being done, particularly at the federal level, but also at the state level, they have a finite life. And obviously if those scenarios were to come forward and it would involve a duration that went well beyond all of the Government's capacity to support that, then that would render such an option not workable.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-07/coronavirus-live-blog-covid-19-australia-updates/12127208
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Now it's a real national crisis...
(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/22e39367-7eb7-4bc7-8966-b5d82f32b516-jpeg.857205/)
:shh
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Theoretical modelling shows some 36,000 people would have died from coronavirus in Victoria if physical-distancing restrictions were not put into place, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has said.
The modelling was done by epidemiologists from the Department of Health and Human Services and experts from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and Monash University.
The modelling shows 650 people could have died each day at the state's coronavirus peak without physical-distancing measures.
It indicates what would have happened under constant conditions if the only measures to contain the virus were isolating known infections, a travel ban and quarantining returned travellers.
"Without the physical distancing measures that have been put in place … we would have got to 58,000 infections per day at the peak," Professor Sutton said.
Professor Sutton said the modelling showed 10,000 intensive care beds would have been needed and 9,200 Victorians would have presented to hospitals every day.
He said because physical-distancing rules were imposed, the state was now unlikely to reach 1,500 cases.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-20/victoria-records-one-new-confirmed-coronavirus-case/12163658
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Australia’s chief medical officer warns of ‘permanent’ coronavirus second wave risk.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/schools-tracing-app-focus-of-virus-probe-c-993535
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2nd wave is almost a certainty. Once you open international borders its all over red rover.
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Anybody download the COVIDsafe app yet.
I can't get past the phone no. It keeps telling me "Invalid phone no" with or without the leading zero.
Any ideas?
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2nd wave is almost a certainty. Once you open international borders its all over red rover.
We won't be opening our borders for quite some time
And if we do it's on your mate ScoMo's head ;)
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So who's going to get the app?
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Done.
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Reckon they should modify it and give it to kids for a warning when pedos are near
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Reckon they should modify it and give it to kids for a warning when pedos are near
Proves that it’s an option doesn’t it .. implant the pedo with a tracker
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Prefer we just "implant" them with a bullet.... :shh
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Prefer we just "implant" them with a bullet.... :shh
True that
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Two options now being put forward to government by the Group of Eight Universities for the road ahead for Australia:
1) State by state elimination of the virus [i.e. two weeks running of zero cases].
2) Suppress to a low level and then manage the virus [i.e. deal with any local outbreaks as they occur].
Each option has its pros and cons.
A third option of trying to allow the virus to run through the population in such a way to achieve herd immunity while not overwhelming the health system has been rejected.
Full report here: https://www.scribd.com/document/458781789/Group-of-Eight-s-Roadmap-to-Recovery-report
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Scientists hope to begin clinical tests of a new drug that they say has had "positive results" in laboratory tests against Covid-19.
The Pneumagen team used the anti-viral drug Neumifil and Carbohydrate Binding Modules (mCBMs) to block the Sars-CoV-2 virus from getting into lung cells.
The mCBMs were found to reduce the number of Sars-CoV-2 plaques - visible structures in a sheet of cells - when they were used in both prevention and treatment of infection.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-52459009
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Gilead Sciences said Wednesday preliminary results of a coronavirus drug trial showed at least 50% of patients treated with a 5-day dosage of antiviral drug remdesivir improved and more than half were discharged from the hospital within two weeks.
The clinical trial involved 397 patients with severe cases of Covid-19. The severe study is "single-arm," meaning it did not evaluate the drug against a control group of patients who didn't receive the drug.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, shortly after the Gilead news was released, described remdesivir as "part of a better toolbox" for dealing with the coronavirus. But he said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that it's "not a home run, a cure by any means."
"It's not going to be a cure, but it is going to be a drug potentially that if you use it particularly early in the course of the disease ... it could reduce their chances of having a really bad outcome," he said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/gilead-reports-positive-data-on-remdesivir-coronavirus-drug-trial.html
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Ch 7 news tonight said the National Cabinet will consider tomorrow a 3 stage exit strategy.
Stage 1 (May): reducing of restrictions on social gatherings, return of community sport, opening of retail.
Stage 2 (June).
Stage 3 (July).
The number and rate of cases will be monitored before moving onto the next stage.
Each state will decide how and when it moves within their own respective jurisdiction.
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Just watching ScoMO now
Outlining the road map out
Has stressed each State will manage their way out under the exit strategy
It will disappoint many but he praised ALL state leaders. Not just Lib leaders ALL leaders
As I have throughout this crisis credit, where credit is due. Impressive today was our PM
***see it isn't hard to take the blinkers off, hope others can try it ;D
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No doubt Scotty from Marketing is a good frontman.
Big test is yet to come. What will his legislative agenda be? Just as an example will he pursue tax cuts for the well off while paying the unemployed $40 per day?
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The three stages.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXdldfaVAAErK7T?format=png&name=900x900) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXdlk4kUwAA7AFQ.png) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXdlsU5UEAAIp17?format=png&name=900x900)
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2020/may/08/coronavirus-australia-live-news-national-cabinet-scott-morrison-nsw-victoria-lockdown-economy-latest-updates?page=with:block-5eb4d7c48f08464cd42965e7#liveblog-navigation
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No doubt Scotty from Marketing is a good frontman.
Big test is yet to come. What will his legislative agenda be? Just as an example will he pursue tax cuts for the well off while paying the unemployed $40 per day?
I dont mind lifting the dole but the long term dole bludgers ie. Those unemployed longer than say 2 years should get no increase. Dole bludgers dont deserve extra money.
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Victorian changes
Gradual easing of restrictions
Vic.gov.au
11 May 2020
Following the biggest coronavirus testing blitz in the nation, the Victorian Government has announced it will gradually ease restrictions – while we continue to ensure the safety of our state.
This announcement builds on new investments to further boost our ability to test, trace and monitor the virus in our community, with rapid response outbreak squads, expanded testing and support for additional research.
These measures – combined with the commitment shown by Victorians – has given health authorities vital insight and information, allowing some restrictions to be safely and cautiously lifted.
Under the changes, it means that there will be FIVE reasons to leave your home:
* shopping for food and supplies that you need.
* care and caregiving.
* exercise and outdoor recreation.
* work and education – if you can’t do it from home.
* visiting friends and family – if you really need to.
These new arrangements will come into effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 May. [i.e. Wednesday].
As we introduce these changes, we're also asking Victorians to use their judgement and common sense. Lives are counting on it.
Our message remains the same: if you can stay at home, you must stay at home.
Aligning with the outcomes of National Cabinet, that means:
* outdoor gatherings being permitted with up to 10 people.
* indoor gatherings at home are permitted, with 5 visitors able to visit the normal residents of a household.
* the ability to leave the house for exercise will be expanded to include outdoor recreational activities. These activities can occur in groups of up to 10 people outside, but the requirements on physical distancing remain.
* for weddings 10 guests are allowed, plus the couple and the celebrant.
* for funerals, 20 people will be allowed at an indoor ceremony and 30 people at an outside ceremony. This is in addition to the minimum people required to conduct the funeral.
* religious gatherings and ceremonies will be permitted with up to 10 people, plus those required to perform the ceremony.
A comprehensive set of question and answer responses is being developed. This will be made available on the DHHS website (https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/your-coronavirus-covid-19-questions-answered).
https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria
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Victorian cafes, restaurants and pubs offering dining will be allowed to host up to 20 patrons from June 1, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.
Key points:
* Venues will have to take down the details of all patrons to assist with contact tracing.
* Public bars and gaming areas will remain shut, and food courts can only serve takeaway.
* Mr Andrews said everyone who could work from home should continue to do so.
Under a staged plan for the hospitality sector announced this morning, from June 22, venues would be able to host up to 50 people per enclosed space, and from mid-July, patron limits would be increased to 100 people.
Existing physical distancing requirements will continue to apply, meaning each person will need four square metres of space, and tables will need to be spaced at least 1.5 metres apart.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-17/victoria-coronavirus-cafes-restaurants-pub-dining-to-reopen/12256306
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I am more than happy to continue to work from home for as long as necessary
Love it! Get more work done at home than I do at the office :clapping
:thumbsup
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The leftist elites & public service parasites with nothing to lose are all loving it too... :shh
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There all bludging at home. Working half days at home getting on the grog expecting hard working bosses and shareholders to take on all the risk whilst they watch Wacky Races and pornos whilst getting psid from ScoMos policy initiatives. What a disgrace.
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There all bludging at home. Working half days at home getting on the grog expecting hard working bosses and shareholders to take on all the risk whilst they watch Wacky Races and pornos whilst getting psid from ScoMos policy initiatives. What a disgrace.
What's Wacky races?
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A cartoon
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There all bludging at home. Working half days at home getting on the grog expecting hard working bosses and shareholders to take on all the risk whilst they watch Wacky Races and pornos whilst getting psid from ScoMos policy initiatives. What a disgrace.
Are you suggesting I'm bludging at home and not working >:(
Nothing could be further from the truth
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Alot of people who are working from home are bludging. I know one bkoke in our apartment block whise played 18 holes of golf twice already. Spends half day on the golf coursrle then goes home and does his work. Great life working from home.
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I worked from home today
I started at 7.30 this morning and I just finished for the day at 5.50pm
Another 10 hour day with about 20 minutes for lunch
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Alot of people who are working from home are bludging. I know one bkoke in our apartment block whise played 18 holes of golf twice already. Spends half day on the golf coursrle then goes home and does his work. Great life working from home.
Maybe he's more productive in the evening.
Maybe he works faster at home?
I get to work every day at 0715 so that I can do about 90min of work before the place gets busy and people start interrupting or lighting spot fires for me to put out.
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https://twitter.com/TRHLofficial/status/1251165301061881856
(https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_lol.gif):clapping :shh
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https://twitter.com/TRHLofficial/status/1251165301061881856
(https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_lol.gif):clapping :shh
Meaningless if you don't have a Twitter account.
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You don't need an account just to read twitter..... :shh
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You don't need an account just to read twitter..... :shh
Tell me how.
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https://itstillworks.com/12760337/how-to-read-twitter-without-an-account
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/14/technology/personaltech/twitter-without-account-.html
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/yes-can-use-twitter-without-account-heres/
:shh
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Victorians to be allowed up to 20 people in their homes under 'cautious easing' of restrictions
Here's what changes on June 1:
* Up to 20 people allowed in people's homes, including primary residents
* Up to 20 people at outdoor gatherings.
* Overnight stays allowed at private residences, accommodation, campgrounds and caravan parks.
* Up to 20 people allowed at weddings, plus the celebrant and couple.
* Up to 50 people allowed at funerals, plus those running the ceremony.
* Up to 20 people allowed at other religious ceremonies, plus those needed to run them.
* Libraries, youth centres and other community spaces to open, with no more than 20 people in a single area.
* Galleries, museums, drive-in cinemas, zoos, outdoor amusement parks and historic sites can reopen, with 20-patron limits.
* Swimming pools to reopen with limits of 20 people.
* Community sports allowed with up to 20 people in undivided spaces, provided physical-distancing is observed.
* Beauticians, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours can open with up to 20 customers per space.
* Auctions and open for inspections allowed with up to 20 people.
* Non-food and drink market stalls allowed to open.
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In an early concession ahead of the June changes, Victorians will be able to use outdoor playgrounds, skateparks and outdoor gym equipment from Tuesday [May 26]— the same day some children return to state schools.
But those who can work from home will be urged to continue to do so, to prevent the amount of contact that occurs when colleagues share bathrooms, kitchens and office spaces.
Mr Andrews said that, along with the cumulative impact of the "cautious easing" of restrictions, would be reassessed in June.
Further changes are slated for June 22, including the opening of ski fields.
The State Government said the results of testing would continue to play a part in decision-making.
Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-24/coronavirus-restrictions-ease-in-victoria-daniel-andrews/12280666
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https://twitter.com/PlanDemicCorony/status/1263777808284672001/photo/1
:shh
https://twitter.com/lawyer4laws/status/1265279383310233605
:shh :shh
https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmymoon9/video/6826586401237175557?u_code=dc1g5gehgfbkd7&preview_pb=0&language=en&_d=dc1g5h4jbk1e4i
:shh :shh :shh
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Scotty from Marketing is popular at the moment but some of his team are real effwits.
Greg Hunt is continuing to fund hydroxychloroquine research.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/hunt-gives-170k-for-controversial-drug-as-other-countries-halt-trials-20200602-p54ysh.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/hunt-gives-170k-for-controversial-drug-as-other-countries-halt-trials-20200602-p54ysh.html)
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Think this week will either eventually prove tha pandemic was a hysterical agenda-driven leftist beat up or see the left blamed for spreading it again...good times ahead either way... :shh
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Think this week will either eventually prove tha pandemic was a hysterical agenda-driven leftist beat up or see the left blamed for spreading it again...good times ahead either way... :shh
You think?
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Yes. :shh
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Actual comment from a protester- scruffy, very white and with a very middle-class accent of course - today on the news when asked if he was concerned about spreading the virus: "A few hundred deaths is nothing compared to 250 years of oppression...." wow-wee... :facepalm ::)
Sounds like something Bents would say... :shh
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(https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/1591442154400-jpeg.887760/)
:shh
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Think this week will either eventually prove tha pandemic was a hysterical agenda-driven leftist beat up or see the left blamed for spreading it again...good times ahead either way... :shh
I'll make sure I pass on your theory that the "pandemic was hysterical agenda- leftist beat up" to my cousin who spent nearly a fortnight in hospital with COVIC19 and her husband who got it as well. Compliments of the Ruby Princess and all the pollies and officials who refuse to accept responsibility for stuffing up that little high
light of the last 12 weeks
And then just to be safe I'll reiterate it again when she goes in for her next lung x-ray that have been damaged long term... ::)
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...as I said, we'll all find out in the coming weeks... :shh
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Or the lengthy lockdown, the massive testing regime, and the social distancing and extra-hygiene measures have suppressed the virus to a reinfection rate that is Reff<<1 and we just get lucky these outdoor protests don't cause a new significant outbreak.
There would also be part of the population by now who actually got covid-19 but were asymptomatic and now have a natural immunity to it. It's not herd immunity levels (50-60% of the population) otherwise we could go back to the old normal but it will still have some impact in restricting the spread.
But of course the paranoid anti-science contrarians like those dopes on 60 minutes last Sunday will still "believe" in their whacky anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories :wallywink.
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Victoria locks in next stage of eased coronavirus restrictions
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the state will further ease coronavirus restrictions on June 22, allowing cinemas and theatres to reopen and boosting customer capacity for hospitality venues.
Key points:
* From June 22, up to 50 people will be allowed inside a range of venues including cinemas, theatres and cafes
* But a density rule of 4 square metres per customer will remain
* People will be able to buy a drink at a pub or restaurant without ordering a meal
Under the changes, the number of people allowed inside enclosed spaces at cafes, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, concert venues, theatres, libraries and community centres and halls will rise from 20 to 50.
But the venues will remain subject to a density requirement of one customer per 4 square metres, meaning entry will need to be carefully restricted by businesses and some will be unable to reach the 50-person cap in place.
Those buying a drink at a Victorian venue will no longer be required to purchase a meal, but will still need to leave their contact details and will be served at a table, not the bar.
Indoor sports centres and gyms will also be able to reopen to a maximum of 20 people per space and a cap of 10 people per group for adults.
Standalone TAB betting facilities and TABs in pubs will be able to reopen as well, subject to the same density restrictions.
Victoria's ski season is allowed to open from June 22, but the use of shared sporting equipment will be minimised, with no sharing of equipment that touches the face or head such as goggles or masks.
Shared facilities at camping grounds, including school campgrounds, will also be reopened with protocols to reduce the risk of transmission.
The Department of Education and Training will work with individual schools and camp providers to make sure physical distancing is observed.
From June 22, non-contact competition sports will be allowed for adults and full-contact training and competitions allowed for children.
The directive for all Victorians who can work from home to continue to do so remains in place for the rest of June.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-14/victorian-coronavirus-restrictions-will-ease-from-june-22/12353530
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Victoria brings back tougher coronavirus restrictions
Victoria will bring back tougher coronavirus restrictions, limiting gatherings in homes to five people from Monday, in a bid to address a recent increase in case numbers.
"Since April … half of all of our new cases have come from family-to-family transmission," Mr Andrews said.
Mr Andrews said there had been instances of people gathering in large numbers at the homes of family and friends, even though they had been told to self-isolate.
"We have even had people who had tested positive and have been told to go home and isolate and instead they have gone to work, instead they have gone and visited loved ones in large numbers," he said.
"It is pretty clear that behind closed doors when one family comes together in large numbers … they are not practicing social distancing."
The changes will come into place from 11:59pm on Sunday and will limit the number of visitors allowed in a home to five.
People will still be able to meet in groups of up to 10 people outdoors.
The Victorian Government will also delay planned changes to restrictions on businesses and community facilities.
Restaurants, pubs, auction halls, community centres, libraries, museums and places of worship will maintain their 20-person limits until at least July 12.
Businesses that were set to open for the first time on Monday, including gyms, cinemas, theatres and TABs can still do so, but with a maximum of 20 people.
Community sport for children and non-contact competition for adults will proceed as planned.
Ski season and accommodation facilities with communal spaces will also open, but with increased screening and safeguards in place.
Mr Andrews announced the Government would establish a Hardship Fund for people who cannot go to work because they have tested positive to coronavirus or are told to self-isolate because they are a close contact of someone who has. They will be eligible for a $1,500 payment if they do not have access to paid leave.
Mr Andrews said he would not rule out the possibility of hotspots — either suburbs or local government areas — becoming the subject of strict lockdowns. The local government areas with the highest number of new coronavirus cases since June include include Hume (17), Brimbank (10), Casey (7) and Darebin, Moreland and Cardinia (all 6).
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-20/victoria-coronavirus-numbers-increase-again-with-more-new-cases/12376316
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I have a mate that’s convinced and told me that the corona virus was just a ruse to hide the fact that there was hundreds of victimised children in underground tunnels in New York and L A and there were going to be hundreds of Hollywood elites arrested on pedo charges including Oprah. Apparently the Clintons are eating babies or something. 🤦♂️
He sent me some stuff in the Internet and all I can say is 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
There’s a lot of these tin foil wearing flat earth people think everything is a government conspiracy.
They are so fanatical about it too. Now he’s telling me it’s all because of 5G network.
:rollin
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So how long have you known Bents? :shh
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So how long have you known Bents? :shh
I miss Bents (I think)
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10 suburban hotspots:
Keilor Downs
Broadmeadows
Albanvale
Sunshine West
Maidstone
Fawkner
Brunswick West
Reservoir
Hallam
Pakenham
50% of the population in each these suburbs will be tested starting with Keilor Downs and Broadmeadows.
There's also a new saliva test available.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-25/victoria-records-33-new-coronavirus-infections-testing-hotspots/12390870
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10 postcodes (35 W/NW suburbs) back in lockdown.
3012: Brooklyn, Kingsville, Maidstone, Tottenham, West Footscray
3021: Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park, St Albans
3032: Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Travancore
3038: Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Taylors Lakes, Watergardens
3042: Airport West, Keilor Park, Niddrie
3046: Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park
3047: Broadmeadows, Dallas, Jacana
3055: Brunswick South, Brunswick West, Moonee Vale, Moreland West
3060: Fawkner
3064: Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Mickleham, Roxburgh Park and Kalkallo
People in the 10 postcodes would only have four reasons to leave their homes: for work or school, for care or caregiving, for daily exercise, or to get food and other essentials.
The return to stage three restrictions in those postcodes mean gatherings will be limited to family members or two people only, and cafes and restaurants will now be able to open for takeaways only.
Gyms, swimming pools, cinemas, play centres and other community activities will be closed across the lockdown zones.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-30/victoria-coronavirus-hotspot-local-lockdowns-in-melbourne/12407138
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Melbourne and some towns in regional Victoria have been ordered back into lockdown for six weeks from midnight on Wednesday.
Stage three restrictions will come into effect for metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire, which takes in towns including Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour, Tallarook, Pyalong and Wallan, north of the state’s capital.
Residents in those areas will be barred from leaving their homes for any purpose other than work, food, exercise, or medical care.
People in the lockdown zones are expected to stay at their principal place of residence for the duration of the six-week lockdown and not travel to holiday homes in regional areas.
Retail businesses will remain open subject to density limits, markets will be for food and drink only and hairdressers will remain open.
Residents currently on holiday within the state can finish their vacation and then return home.
School holidays will be pushed out by a week and there will be two student-free days to allow teachers and schools to prepare for an undetermined period of distance learning.
Year 11 and 12 students, as well as year 10 students doing VCE subjects and special schools, which had difficulty during the last period of remote learning, will return to school as planned next week.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-some-regional-areas-set-to-re-enter-lockdown-after-191-new-coronavirus-cases-20200707-p559tk.html
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Another 317 news cases in Victoria today
But the number that won't get much air time is another $100k + in fines
That works out be over 60 people caught doing the wrong thing...
Staggering :help
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700 today. Who is Andrews going to blame today. :shh
I am up to 4 people i know who have contracted Covid. 2 of those very well of which the wife is a police officer who was part of the west cluster.
This isn't great, though i still feel by end of August we will be at a manageable levels like all the other states. The contract tracing should be permanently removed from Victoria's responsibility IMO.
I dont know anyone who has said they wont wear a mask (even if they dont like it), so its no surprise that fools like karl brought on an exorcist to his trash program to tell us why she wouldnt. She suited that program perfectly.
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700 today. Who is Andrews going to blame today. :shh
I am up to 4 people i know who have contracted Covid. 2 of those very well of which the wife is a police officer who was part of the west cluster.
This isn't great, though i still feel by end of August we will be at a manageable levels like all the other states. The contract tracing should be permanently removed from Victoria's responsibility IMO.
I dont know anyone who has said they wont wear a mask (even if they dont like it), so its no surprise that fools like karl brought on an exorcist to his trash program to tell us why she wouldnt. She suited that program perfectly.
Where did they get it?
Of course it's Dan's fault. How dare people ignore restrictions!
What would you do differently?
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This is an excellent website if you want all the numbers around COVID
https://covidlive.com.au/
You get details state by state
For Victoria
https://covidlive.com.au/vic
And another thing I keep track of
From Twitter
https://twitter.com/SharnelleVella
Daily idiot tally
88 idiots fined
Top idiots:
- 6 men a in short term rental said they were there for work-when 👮🏻♂️ arrived they were drinking & watching television
- A male who drove from Dandenong to Sth Yarra for a convenience store coffee
26 no Face with medical mask
#dailydickheads
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700 today. Who is Andrews going to blame today. :shh
I am up to 4 people i know who have contracted Covid. 2 of those very well of which the wife is a police officer who was part of the west cluster.
This isn't great, though i still feel by end of August we will be at a manageable levels like all the other states. The contract tracing should be permanently removed from Victoria's responsibility IMO.
I dont know anyone who has said they wont wear a mask (even if they dont like it), so its no surprise that fools like karl brought on an exorcist to his trash program to tell us why she wouldnt. She suited that program perfectly.
Where did they get it?
Of course it's Dan's fault. How dare people ignore restrictions!
What would you do differently?
ignore restrictions and you think thats why we are where we are now with all these deaths? What would have i done differently? Quarantine. Maybe use the ADF that was offered to man those hotels :banghead is it that difficult to answer? Watch 60 mins sunday and then listen to his own medical officer who said most have come from this hotel breach. Enough said really.
Anyway
So first was my a good family friend who went into the alfred for cancer treatment and contracted it in there. He had never intended to stay in the alfred and was only there for a days treatment. He is 70 and survived. This was the alfred cluster back late april.
the other was my mate who got it from his wife who is an officer at Werribee Police station. 3 weeks ago.
My friend said it was quite mild, more like a man flu that lasted 3/4 days. His wife lost her sense of smell and still doesnt have it fully She never went to hospital, but felt she was that sick she could have.
Im also sick of people going on about those not wearing masks. Does anyone actually know of anyone who refuses to wear one?
It is giving air time to exorcists like that bunnings scrag and other ice smoking weirdos like her that belong only with karl on that trash show of his.
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Outbreaks will happen, whether it's ADF or VicPol or Chubbywubbys.
This outbreak with end and we will have another one later, maybe months from now. There is no evidence of antibodies after 12 weeks of infection. You cannot vaccinate whole populations simultaneously and you cannot keep all the borders shut forever.
Sorry to hear about your friends - I really am. Glad nobody has died from it though and your fam friend who went to Alf is lucky indeed.
Masks are very effective. I work in a hospital and my colleagues are currently deployed to the aged care facilities that have been overrun by the virus. Staff in some other departments have tested positive and infected nobody else at work because we are all wearing masks. It provides protection both ways.
If people follow the restrictions then it will stop spreading! We're in this mess because a handful of people broke those rules and some moron security guard decided to bang some slut in quarantine who was infected. People do dumb things, whether they are Chubb or VicPol or ADF.
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Outbreaks will happen, whether it's ADF or VicPol or Chubbywubbys.
This outbreak with end and we will have another one later, maybe months from now. There is no evidence of antibodies after 12 weeks of infection. You cannot vaccinate whole populations simultaneously and you cannot keep all the borders shut forever.
Sorry to hear about your friends - I really am. Glad nobody has died from it though and your fam friend who went to Alf is lucky indeed.
Masks are very effective. I work in a hospital and my colleagues are currently deployed to the aged care facilities that have been overrun by the virus. Staff in some other departments have tested positive and infected nobody else at work because we are all wearing masks. It provides protection both ways.
If people follow the restrictions then it will stop spreading! We're in this mess because a handful of people broke those rules and some moron security guard decided to bang some slut in quarantine who was infected. People do dumb things, whether they are Chubb or VicPol or ADF.
the fish rots at the head and they shouldnt have been there to begin with but someone didnt listen, and yes a few guys went bagging away and then went home and did it to their wives. Untrained, unskilled, unlawful and in some cases unregistered, but yeah its not his fault hey. Imagine a bank ceo did that, actually they did and rightfully so copped it.
Like i said listen to the medical officer and get back to me.
Re: masks not saying they are or they arent. What i am saying is does anyone know of a person who refuses to wear one. Plenty dont like it, but i dont know of one single person who refuses to wear it, so people should stfu about it. Those idiots who wont wear one are just dumb and dont actually care for the mask they just like trouble. e.g the exorcist lady. if you engage them they will keep causing trouble.
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I don't know anyone directly
But I see people when I am walking our dogs not wearing them
Last Saturday there was a couple not wearing them but carrying them in the hands
About a block later another couple no masks.
Just yesterday morning, saw a lady walking her dog no mask. Politely asked where her mask was and she told me to "F" off
Even during the first lockdown, I lost count of the number of times we saw parents letting the kids play on playground equipment that was roped off
There are a lot of selfish morons out there. They are irresponsible and they don't care and right now, not months ago or 6 weeks ago but right now they are one number one reason we are seeing the numbers we are.
People just need to follow the rules, it isn't hard.
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masks and those who are kicking up a fuss about them is a non- issue, and it deflects from the incompetence and decision making of the government, and gives voice to a bunch of ice smoking idiots. Those 2 plastic surgery fools who left victoria have done the wrong thing but to date have not contributed to any deaths im led to believe.
i find it staggering how people jump up and down about a mask, yet have no comment to make about where this second wave actually originated from.
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masks and those who are kicking up a fuss about them is a non- issue, and it deflects from the incompetence and decision making of the government, and gives voice to a bunch of ice smoking idiots. Those 2 plastic surgery fools who left victoria have done the wrong thing but to date have not contributed to any deaths im led to believe.
i find it staggering how people jump up and down about a mask, yet have no comment to make about where this second wave actually originated from.
Another clear bait towards me Frankie, which is against site rules
You asked a question I answered it
But again you try and drag me into a discussion I will not comment on. I will not be making any comments on govt performance either at Federal or State level any time soon. I've explained why so I will ask again one more time please show me some respect and quit with the baiting
All I'll say (again) our current situation that is the numbers of the last 3 weeks are a direct result of selfish morons
100 people who have positive test results were door knocked yesterday and they were not home. That is not the fault of the Govt, of you or me. That is people clearly not giving a stuff and doing the wrong thing
Continually bring up the hotel quarantine mess, the protests or any other insipid excuse gives these low lifes an out clause to continue to behave in way that so putting people at risk.
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masks and those who are kicking up a fuss about them is a non- issue, and it deflects from the incompetence and decision making of the government, and gives voice to a bunch of ice smoking idiots. Those 2 plastic surgery fools who left victoria have done the wrong thing but to date have not contributed to any deaths im led to believe.
i find it staggering how people jump up and down about a mask, yet have no comment to make about where this second wave actually originated from.
It started in the hotel quarantine when security guards were untrained, and some of them decided to bang people who were supposed to be isolated.
Nothing to argue about.
Blame Dan? Blame the company who hired the nufties and didn't train them? Blame the security guard? The slut?
Horse has bolted. Only way to reel things back in now is to bunker down and stop flouting the restrictions!
What is your SOLUTION? Or are you just going complain and point fingers at Dan?
Talk about jumping up and down, I don't see you doing anything different?
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I thought that traffic would be significantly minimised with stage 4 restrictions but it actually took me longer than it normally would.
I still reckon it was quieter on the streets in March when all this starting.
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Looking for someone/something to blame for the Hotel quarantine stuff-up?
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-australia-live-victoria-qld-nsw-covid19-updates/live-coverage/6112b8febb0cf51b6b5a73b74257af04 (https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-australia-live-victoria-qld-nsw-covid19-updates/live-coverage/6112b8febb0cf51b6b5a73b74257af04)
Authorities are hesitant to tighten restrictions in NSW, but experts warn the state's COVID numbers could rise exponentially.
A nurse who reportedly worked at Melbourne's quarantine hotels says those in charge of the program were more worried about appeasing guests than infection control.
The nurse, who did not want to be named, told the ABC that some guests were given extra “fresh air” breaks and took advantage of the increasingly relaxed system, threatening to self-harm if they were not given allowances to leave their rooms.
She said a suspected suicide during the first two weeks of hotel quarantine may have unnerved the Department of Health and Human Services.
The suspected suicide is being investigated by the coroner.
“They were just trying to fix guests’ anxiety, and as a result (staff) started having too many interactions with guests,” she told the ABC.
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Nothing suspected about it - genuine suicide.
Friend of mine was a few rooms up. Poor prick was locked up with his wife and two kids in two rooms, no fresh air etc.
Showed me the food they were given. Enough fruit and candy bars/chips to choke an elephant, along with the hot meals. Could have opened a snack shop when they left.
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The food I had was a disgrace
And plenty are doing it tough in quarantine
It’s not as easy as people think it is
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More lies from Scotty from Marketing.
One has to ask why the cover-up? What are they hiding?
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/federal-officials-shielded-from-ruby-princess-inquiry-20200810-p55kda.html (https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/federal-officials-shielded-from-ruby-princess-inquiry-20200810-p55kda.html)
Federal officials will be shielded from direct scrutiny at the NSW inquiry into the Ruby Princess cruise ship amid accusations the Morrison government has failed to co-operate with the investigation.
Asked why he did not encourage the two officials to come forward and speak to the special commission, Mr Morrison said the government continued to help the inquiry.
More than 1000 cases of COVID-19 are estimated to have come from the Ruby Princess passengers who disembarked in Sydney on March 19, four days after Mr Morrison said ships would only put passengers ashore "directly under the command" of the Australian Border Force.
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Another stuff-up from Scotty from Marketing.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-13/coronavirus-messages-translated-to-nonsense-in-other-languages/12550520 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-13/coronavirus-messages-translated-to-nonsense-in-other-languages/12550520)
One Federal Health Department campaign aimed at encouraging Arabic speakers to wear face masks was so poorly formatted it "doesn't make sense", according to the Refugee Council of Australia's Deena Yako, a native Arabic speaker.
Another image, tweeted by the Federal Government, is supposed to tell Chinese speakers where to look for more details about the pandemic.
But the text instead translates to: "Use your language supplied information."
In June, the ABC revealed concerns about the Federal Government's handling of high-risk groups such as migrants, with community representatives telling an expert panel of doctors and politicians they were involved in Australia's COVID-19 response "on an ad-hoc basis or not at all".
The panel identified migrants and refugees as among those at a higher risk of contracting the virus and passing it on without realising, because they were more likely to have a chronic disease and miss out on important health information.
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If migrants cant read english they shouldnt be here in tne first place.
Nevertheless most of them do know english they are just hiding behind the "i dont understand english line so they can break the rules. Its their fault.
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Dont they do some sort of English comprehension test to come out here?
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Scotty from Marketing is at least good at one thing. Spin.
He apologises but then says there is nothing wrong with the Government's response.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-14/aged-care-royal-commission-coronavirus-pm-apologises/12558076 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-14/aged-care-royal-commission-coronavirus-pm-apologises/12558076)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is "deeply sorry" for failures in the aged care sector during the coronavirus crisis, but has defended the Government's overall response.
It comes amid ongoing tension between the Health Department and the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which this week heard many of the deaths in aged care homes were preventable.
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Aged care was already at tipping point, private or public.
Some of them don't contain more common viruses very well in normally circumstances.
C19 was waiting to happen.
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More on the Hotel quarantine outbreak
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html)
Patient zero in Victoria's calamitous second wave of COVID-19 was not a badly behaved security guard but a night duty manager at the Rydges hotel on Swanston Street, one of Melbourne's busiest quarantine hotels.
Leaked emails show the night manager reported on Monday, May 25, that he had come down with a fever, and late on the afternoon of the following day Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions officials were told the hotel employee had tested positive. It is presumed he caught it from a returned traveller, who has not been identified.
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More on the Hotel quarantine outbreak
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html)
Patient zero in Victoria's calamitous second wave of COVID-19 was not a badly behaved security guard but a night duty manager at the Rydges hotel on Swanston Street, one of Melbourne's busiest quarantine hotels.
Leaked emails show the night manager reported on Monday, May 25, that he had come down with a fever, and late on the afternoon of the following day Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions officials were told the hotel employee had tested positive. It is presumed he caught it from a returned traveller, who has not been identified.
So maybe Dan Andrews not as guilty as some would try to make out.
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Stupid comment from the Victorian Health Minister.
If she has been unlucky what about all the people that have died?
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-ve-been-unlucky-health-minister-feels-the-heat-20200814-p55lux.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-ve-been-unlucky-health-minister-feels-the-heat-20200814-p55lux.html)
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos considers herself unlucky.
"I’ve been unlucky enough to land a one-in-a-100 year global pandemic during my time as Health Minister," she said.
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More on the Hotel quarantine outbreak
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/patient-zero-for-victoria-s-second-wave-was-not-a-security-guard-20200813-p55li3.html)
Patient zero in Victoria's calamitous second wave of COVID-19 was not a badly behaved security guard but a night duty manager at the Rydges hotel on Swanston Street, one of Melbourne's busiest quarantine hotels.
Leaked emails show the night manager reported on Monday, May 25, that he had come down with a fever, and late on the afternoon of the following day Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions officials were told the hotel employee had tested positive. It is presumed he caught it from a returned traveller, who has not been identified.
So maybe Dan Andrews not as guilty as some would try to make out.
and now the truth
Other staff and security guards were sent home immediately to isolate but it was too late, with five guards testing positive and spreading the virus to their families.
even the good ol abc want a peace of the failures of the andrews quarantine hotel
https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/the-second-wave/12555632
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Stupid comment from the Victorian Health Minister.
If she has been unlucky what about all the people that have died?
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-ve-been-unlucky-health-minister-feels-the-heat-20200814-p55lux.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-ve-been-unlucky-health-minister-feels-the-heat-20200814-p55lux.html)
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos considers herself unlucky.
"I’ve been unlucky enough to land a one-in-a-100 year global pandemic during my time as Health Minister," she said.
andrews 2IC
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As if we didn't have enough to worry about.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/aug/17/theres-no-way-wed-go-back-will-covid-19-end-free-wine-tastings-forever (https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/aug/17/theres-no-way-wed-go-back-will-covid-19-end-free-wine-tastings-forever)
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another thing which seems to be forgotten here, is the tragedy of the small business sector, suicides, job losses during this second covid wave etc
Be nice if Dan fronts the media today during his usual covid number release, and tell us how those stats are tracking in his home state. :shh
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On a side note, was anyone taking issue with the lack of ADF support before the second wave actually happened?
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another thing which seems to be forgotten here, is the tragedy of the small business sector, suicides, job losses during this second covid wave etc
Be nice if Dan fronts the media today during his usual covid number release, and tell us how those stats are tracking in his home state. :shh
He's actually been asked about this a few times at the pressers; especially the mental health toll (including the suicides). The numbers are being put together; they are gathering information from an number of mental health services to put the data together. I note that hasn't been reported in the media (not that i have seen).
Yesterday they had someone at the presser to speak about family violence during the pandemic (can't remember her name and her official tilte), it was scary the numbers she gave around people looking for help at the moment... not sure if any of that's in today's papers?
On job losses, IIRC this covered by the State Treasurer last week
***Not the above is not an opinion, just what I've been hearing while listening to the presser each day and reading the papers. I won't be giving an opinion***
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another thing which seems to be forgotten here, is the tragedy of the small business sector, suicides, job losses during this second covid wave etc
Be nice if Dan fronts the media today during his usual covid number release, and tell us how those stats are tracking in his home state. :shh
He's actually been asked about this a few times at the pressers; especially the mental health toll (including the suicides). The numbers are being put together; they are gathering information from an number of mental health services to put the data together. I note that hasn't been reported in the media (not that i have seen).
Yesterday they had someone at the presser to speak about family violence during the pandemic (can't remember her name and her official tilte), it was scary the numbers she gave around people looking for help at the moment... not sure if any of that's in today's papers?
On job losses, IIRC this covered by the State Treasurer last week
***Not the above is not an opinion, just what I've been hearing while listening to the presser each day and reading the papers. I won't be giving an opinion***
I'm talking about giving us the numbers every day, not a few token mentions in his daily garbage spill. Small businesses are left in the outer in this state. Take the public holiday as an example. What a load of garbage. You would think it would be wise to hold off on that, but no lets kick them while they are already down. (has no effect on me by the way)
This second wave has caused just as much deaths and destruction than covid, if not more. I wish it is acknowledged every day so more people show those guys the level of respect they deserve.
I heard Pallas and he was repeating what i think hunt had mentioned earlier. What i did hear though from pallas in that audio was no accountability. Worst treasurer in the country.
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I'm talking about giving us the numbers every day, not a few token mentions in his daily garbage spill. Small businesses are left in the outer in this state. Take the public holiday as an example. What a load of garbage. You would think it would be wise to hold off on that, but no lets kick them while they are already down. (has no effect on me by the way)
This second wave has caused just as much deaths and destruction than covid, if not more. I wish it is acknowledged every day so more people show those guys the level of respect they deserve.
I heard Pallas and he was repeating what i think hunt had mentioned earlier. What i did hear though from pallas in that audio was no accountability. Worst treasurer in the country.
I get your angst and your point
And I ask this question not get into a debate with you because you know I will no longer engage in political debate on this forum with anyone
But because it is relevant
But do you actually listen to the daily pressers or just go by what's reported in the media? You know the grabs the run with? Or do you listen to part of the pressers and then drop off during it
Personally, I've given up on how this is getting reported by all of the media. Right wing, left wing, socialist, TV, print or whatever the lack of full disclosure reporting is shocking. So much that is important they either miss or refuse to acknowledge
So now wherever possible I listen to Andrews' daily pressers, ScoMo's pressers, even tune into Gladys (NSW) pressers just to get all the detail, hear all the questions and answers given rather the selective bits the media deem worth reporting
Even had a listen to a bit the Hotel Quarantine Inquiry yesterday and today
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Don't tell me that the Federal government isn't culpable for the aged care deaths.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/government-received-aged-care-workforce-warning-months-ago-20200819-p55nb0.html (https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/government-received-aged-care-workforce-warning-months-ago-20200819-p55nb0.html)
Federal authorities were told four months ago aged care centres would struggle to find staff in a coronavirus outbreak, with a confidential report listing the urgent lessons from the first wave of infection.
The federal report warned of problems in keeping staff, recruiting agency nurses and sending residents to hospital during the nation's first major COVID-19 outbreak in an aged care home.
But the report was kept confidential after it was handed to federal authorities on April 14 and was only made public in recent days after being lodged with the royal commission into aged care.
The report into Dorothy Henderson Lodge, the Sydney centre where six residents died from coronavirus, revealed the workforce pressures months before the same problems took authorities by surprise in Victoria
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The Federal government isn't culpable for the aged care deaths.
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The Federal government isn't culpable for the aged care deaths.
A shared culpability at least.
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Minister Colbeck is currently before the Senate Select committee. (Live on ABC24)
Safe to say this is a train wreck.
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I'm talking about giving us the numbers every day, not a few token mentions in his daily garbage spill. Small businesses are left in the outer in this state. Take the public holiday as an example. What a load of garbage. You would think it would be wise to hold off on that, but no lets kick them while they are already down. (has no effect on me by the way)
This second wave has caused just as much deaths and destruction than covid, if not more. I wish it is acknowledged every day so more people show those guys the level of respect they deserve.
I heard Pallas and he was repeating what i think hunt had mentioned earlier. What i did hear though from pallas in that audio was no accountability. Worst treasurer in the country.
I get your angst and your point
And I ask this question not get into a debate with you because you know I will no longer engage in political debate on this forum with anyone
But because it is relevant
But do you actually listen to the daily pressers or just go by what's reported in the media? You know the grabs the run with? Or do you listen to part of the pressers and then drop off during it
Personally, I've given up on how this is getting reported by all of the media. Right wing, left wing, socialist, TV, print or whatever the lack of full disclosure reporting is shocking. So much that is important they either miss or refuse to acknowledge
So now wherever possible I listen to Andrews' daily pressers, ScoMo's pressers, even tune into Gladys (NSW) pressers just to get all the detail, hear all the questions and answers given rather the selective bits the media deem worth reporting
Even had a listen to a bit the Hotel Quarantine Inquiry yesterday and today
There is no angst its calling out incompetence within this state, and the flow on effect its having.
I do find it amusing that you would suggest i dont listen to to what they have to say. I listen to most of what they have to say including this inquiry. In andrews case its becoming less and less as there is no point when its baseless lies coming out so i tend to switch off.
Take yesterdays developments as an example. Andrews is found to have lied again when he said most people did the wrong thing and weren't home, yada yada yada a fact disputed by the chief police comm. Or when he said we are in this because victorias did the wrong thing, yet refusing to say he did also, or when he said the adf support wasnt on offer. I think on this occasion we know who is lying and who isnt, so yes forgive me if i dont sit there and listen to all the dribble that comes out of his mouth.
Im not after a dispute but you put yourself out there when you listen to him and other politicians ahead of what is actually in most cases reported as fact. Question for you. Do you listen to all of trumps pressers or just what is reported in the media. I find in some of his pressers his words are twisted but thats life.
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Labor decided against taking defence personnel help. Kabor put in Amateur security guards to secure the hotels.Labor and only Labor is guilty for what gappened in Victoria. They are the ones who a re responsible for the deaths in Victorian aged care.
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Labor decided against taking defence personnel help. Kabor put in Amateur security guards to secure the hotels.Labor and only Labor is guilty for what gappened in Victoria. They are the ones who a re responsible for the deaths in Victorian aged care.
Didn't see anyone complaining about the lack of ADF 6 months ago when it was offered.
With hindsight in mind all the 'experts' are so confident this would have prevented the second wave. How can you prove this or even be remotely sure?
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I do find it amusing that you would suggest i dont listen to to what they have to say. I listen to most of what they have to say including this inquiry. In andrews case its becoming less and less as there is no point when its baseless lies coming out so i tend to switch off.
I didn't suggest you didn't listen, where did I say that?
I asked you a question and at no point did I say you didn't listen. After I asked the question I then said why I listen to all the different pressers including ScoMo's because I have little faith in what the media reports due to the fact they tend to only report what gives them the best headline.
Im not after a dispute but you put yourself out there when you listen to him and other politicians ahead of what is actually in most cases reported as fact. Question for you. Do you listen to all of trumps pressers or just what is reported in the media. I find in some of his pressers his words are twisted but thats life.
I would hope I've explained myself as to why I asked you a question. But I would reiterate that I'm listening to most of the pressers during this pandemic from both sides of politics; so again not sure how that is putting myself out there?
As for Trump I do listen to some of his pressers or at least parts of them. Certainly not daily but if something is reported that I think would be worth searching and listening to in full, then yep I do. Best most recent example I can give is the interview he did the other week with Jonathon Swan, saw the snippets on the new and then went and watched the entire interview.
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For those if us who have parent/s in aged care this is a bad time. People just want this fixed now. All politiciana on all sides are the same.
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Buried in this article is an admission that the Federal government stuffed up the communication with our multicultural and linguistically challenged communities.
Sounds like Immigration minister Trudge will try to blame someone else. In this case the Chinese government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-28/minister-accuses-foreign-governments-exploiting-proud-australian/12604588 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-28/minister-accuses-foreign-governments-exploiting-proud-australian/12604588)
To improve those English skills, the Government is also overhauling its $1 billion Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) in a major policy change.
Mr Tudge will say the coronavirus pandemic has shown it has been difficult to communicate with multicultural Australians through mainstream channels.
"Whilst we have produced over 4,600 materials translated into 63 languages to accommodate this, the challenge in engaging with all Australians remains," he will say.
Challenges have included some bungled COVID-19 public health translations being distributed to multicultural communities and warnings the Government had failed to properly engage migrant communities earlier on in the pandemic.
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Scott Morrison and Richard Colbeck must take responsibility for the deaths in aged care homes
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/federal-aged-care-watchdog-approved-homes-with-worst-covid-19-outbreaks-20200907-p55t9k.html
Many of the aged care homes hardest hit by Victoria's coronavirus outbreaks were given a clean bill of health by the federal regulator only months before their first infections.
In the past eight weeks, after coronavirus escaped Melbourne's quarantine hotels into the wider community, 531 elderly Victorians have died in aged care homes. Six more deaths in aged care were recorded on Tuesday.
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Chairman Dan is responsible
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Dans finished.
The boy from my former suburb will see out Corona and hand in his resignation like his mate Bracks did.
Blood on his hands and i think he knows it.
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More proof of Morrison's culpability.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/profits-in-nursing-homes-in-weak-relationship-to-quality-of-care-report-20200908-p55tko.html (https://www.theage.com.au/national/profits-in-nursing-homes-in-weak-relationship-to-quality-of-care-report-20200908-p55tko.html)
A study commissioned for the aged-care royal commission shows most of Australia's for-profit nursing home companies make substantial financial gains but there is a weak relationship between the level of revenue and quality of care.
The royal commission is under pressure from nursing home providers to recommend a substantial increase in government funding to the sector, but a report by international consulting firm BDO shows the industry's income in Australia had risen faster than its expenses over the past 10 years.
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no its not
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65 is reaching Chuck, and holding up to some hope that dan wont be held to account for this disaster.
case in point today after all this time his medical team flew to NSW to get a heads up on how a competent tracing system works. Couldnt admit it any sooner due to his ego.
Every day we learn something about how poorly this has been handled by Andrews team. Even more baffling is that Mikakos still has a job.
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OK Thanks for the explanation
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Dan finished, and I am left as.
Regardless of whether or not he has done the right thing on points X, Y and Z. He will go.
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I dunno why people continue to take Chairman Dan or '65's posts seriously... :shh
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I think there alot of people who need to take responsibility for what has happened
It doesn't matter at what point you want to apportion blame or who you want to blame, there is blood on many hands
This pandemic started 7 months ago and if anyone wanted to they could go back to Feb, early March and make a list failures and apportion blame through to now.
Errors have been made by so many and depending on side of the fence you chose to sit on seems determine when you want to start the blame game and who you want to blame.
Right now I don't give a rats who is to blame, it isnt going to change a thing, it isn't going to fix anything. Right now is about getting through this, doing what's needed to get these restrictions lifted
Blaming, sooking about how tough our lot is right now, throwing people under buses isn't going to fix things.
People will receive many platters with different heads on them once this is over, that is absolutely guaranteed.
I was looking for a photo of my late Dad on Sunday for Father's day and while looking I pulled out the postcards my Grandpa sent my Grandma during WWI. He was gone for 3 years. Was wounded 3 times and arrived back in Australia in 1918. The next year he had to deal with Spanish flu epidemic. By 1936 he was a widower raising 4 children. He lived through the Great Depression. He died long before I was born because he got taken put by the big C in the 1950's. He saw and lived through some things we couldn't imagine
Ma Powell always said despite all of those things he never complained. "The most decent man she ever knew" she used to say.
Relevance? Right now everyone is complaining, whinging and blaming because things are a bit tough and we hate it. But people like my Grandpa and many people on here grand parents went through a helluva lot worse than what we are right now. And they just got on with things, doubt that they liked it but they dealt with it
I want this crap to be over as much as anyone but harping on about who is to blame isn't going to end it. Might make people feel better but it doesn't change anything
That's all
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I think there alot of people who need to take responsibility for what has happened
It doesn't matter at what point you want to apportion blame or who you want to blame, there is blood on many hands
This pandemic started 7 months ago and if anyone wanted to they could go back to Feb, early March and make a list failures and apportion blame through to now.
Errors have been made by so many and depending on side of the fence you chose to sit on seems determine when you want to start the blame game and who you want to blame.
Right now I don't give a rats who is to blame, it isnt going to change a thing, it isn't going to fix anything. Right now is about getting through this, doing what's needed to get these restrictions lifted
Blaming, sooking about how tough our lot is right now, throwing people under buses isn't going to fix things.
People will receive many platters with different heads on them once this is over, that is absolutely guaranteed.
I was looking for a photo of my late Dad on Sunday for Father's day and while looking I pulled out the postcards my Grandpa sent my Grandma during WWI. He was gone for 3 years. Was wounded 3 times and arrived back in Australia in 1918. The next year he had to deal with Spanish flu epidemic. By 1936 he was a widower raising 4 children. He lived through the Great Depression. He died long before I was born because he got taken put by the big C in the 1950's. He saw and lived through some things we couldn't imagine
Ma Powell always said despite all of those things he never complained. "The most decent man she ever knew" she used to say.
Relevance? Right now everyone is complaining, whinging and blaming because things are a bit tough and we hate it. But people like my Grandpa and many people on here grand parents went through a helluva lot worse than what we are right now. And they just got on with things, doubt that they liked it but they dealt with it
I want this crap to be over as much as anyone but harping on about who is to blame isn't going to end it. Might make people feel better but it doesn't change anything
That's all
Well said.
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Sorry WP, but that is a load of garbage. People are affected here (covid, small business, mental health etc) so anyone and everyone has a right to pass judgement should they wish to.
I wish you would take your own advice, because let me tell you if it was say abbott in charge of Victoria locking up those Flemington towers as an example you would be numero on here complaining about human rights. Your posts earlier this year when you and others couldn't help yourselves having a go at Scomo, is exactly what im talking about.
This is about having accountability like any CEO of any business in this country
Andrews team and their decisions have caused 600 deaths. It's actually that simple and he will ultimately he be held to account and will resign IMO.
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Dan finished, and I am left as.
Regardless of whether or not he has done the right thing on points X, Y and Z. He will go.
yep, i am more convinced now than ever.
he will see Covid out, then step aside and allow someone else a clear unimpeded run at the next election.
You cant cause this much damage and still continue on.
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Sorry WP, but that is a load of garbage. People are affected here (covid, small business, mental health etc) so anyone and everyone has a right to pass judgement should they wish to.
I wish you would take your own advice, because let me tell you if it was say abbott in charge of Victoria locking up those Flemington towers as an example you would be numero on here complaining about human rights. Your posts earlier this year when you and others couldn't help yourselves having a go at Scomo, is exactly what im talking about.
This is about having accountability like any CEO of any business in this country
Andrews team and their decisions have caused 600 deaths. It's actually that simple and he will ultimately he be held to account and will resign IMO.
Thank you Frank for reminding me why I don't post in these threads anymore and for not actually bothering to take in what i was saying...
I am not going to try and explain myself, defend myself for having an opinion because I don't need the attacks, character assassinations that i have copped over the journey in these threads. (that is over the 363 pages of the politics thread and the 13 pages here)
thanks again :thumbsup
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531 Victorians have lost their lives in federally funded and regulated aged care homes.
A better regulated system would have seen most of those lives saved.
Morrison and Colbeck could have saved a lot of those lives. FACT.
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Sorry WP, but that is a load of garbage. People are affected here (covid, small business, mental health etc) so anyone and everyone has a right to pass judgement should they wish to.
I wish you would take your own advice, because let me tell you if it was say abbott in charge of Victoria locking up those Flemington towers as an example you would be numero on here complaining about human rights. Your posts earlier this year when you and others couldn't help yourselves having a go at Scomo, is exactly what im talking about.
This is about having accountability like any CEO of any business in this country
Andrews team and their decisions have caused 600 deaths. It's actually that simple and he will ultimately he be held to account and will resign IMO.
Thank you Frank for reminding me why I don't post in these threads anymore and for not actually bothering to take in what i was saying...
I am not going to try and explain myself, defend myself for having an opinion because I don't need the attacks, character assassinations that i have copped over the journey in these threads. (that is over the 363 pages of the politics thread and the 13 pages here)
thanks again :thumbsup
Please WP, give me a break.. Its only personal when you cant reply in a dignified manner. Like i said i can guarantee if the shoe was on the other foot you wouldnt be taking a back step, and the proof is in the pudding. You also wouldnt be alone.
Nothing personal. Just being factual. We all have biases.
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shambles.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/health-officials-shut-sutton-out-of-top-pandemic-response-20200910-p55u91.html
Health officials shut Sutton out of top pandemic response
Health bureaucrats stopped Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton taking control of the state’s coronavirus response against his wishes and in contradiction to the state’s own pandemic plan.
The revelation came during Victoria's hotel quarantine inquiry on Thursday, as senior health bureaucrats warned that the Andrews government's failure to consult Professor Sutton on critical decisions about infection control had undermined the government's pandemic response.
The inquiry heard that Health Department deputy secretary Melissa Skilbeck advised her department secretary that Professor Sutton would be too busy in his lead advisory role and as the public face of the pandemic response to also serve as state controller.
Professor Sutton didn't agree with the decision, the inquiry was told.
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"Would it be fair to say that he was against that decision?" counsel assisting the inquiry Ben Ihle asked Ms Skilbeck.
"Yes, he was," Ms Skilbeck replied.
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have previously revealed that under Victoria's plan for an influenza pandemic, the chief health officer should assume the role of state controller and "overall responsibility for emergency response operations".
Speaking about the state's pandemic response last month, Premier Daniel Andrews said: "I wouldn't want anyone to assume that anyone had made an active decision that Brett should be doing certain things." He added that Professor Sutton was central to the state's pandemic response.
Ms Skilbeck, in a statement tendered to the inquiry, said the state controller position was "twinned" by department emergency management officials Andrea Spiteri and Jason Helps.
Ms Skilbeck said this reflected the cross-departmental planning required, the size and complexity of the response to the pandemic and "the significant demands on the time of the CHO" to communicate with the public.
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The main dos and dont's as Melbourne struggles toward the end of COVID lockdown. And remember this is all dependent on the case numbers being right...
Professor Sutton did not respond to attempts to contact him on Thursday night. A DHHS spokesperson said Victoria's response to the pandemic was being led by Professor Sutton.
"The Chief Health Officer has extensive responsibilities for providing public health advice to inform critical decisions of the Victorian government and holds a number of important statutory functions, including the making of directions, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Health Officer," the statement said.
Senior health officials told the inquiry that the sidelining of Professor Sutton on crucial matters such as hotel quarantine and Melbourne's curfew had hampered its handling of the pandemic.
Dr Finn Romanes, a senior medical adviser appointed to the position of Public Health Commander, said in his tendered statement that if Professor Sutton had been made state controller, "public health expertise may have been more embedded in the governance of the hotel quarantine program".
Professor John Mathews, a former national deputy chief medical officer, told The Age and Herald that Professor Sutton's advice had not been sufficiently sought by government throughout the pandemic.
“One of the reasons Victoria has found itself in trouble is because the chief health officer’s advice wasn’t sought when they were making key decisions like about hotel quarantine in Victoria,” Professor Mathews said. “Unfortunately, the lowest common denominator prevailed.”
Professor Mathews, who co-wrote a report warning the Commonwealth of the impending threat of a pandemic while he was deputy chief medical officer in 2004, suspects Professor Sutton's advice may not have been taken seriously enough at the start of the pandemic.
“Before this emergency happened, the chief health officer in Victoria was not at senior enough level to really have the ear of the premier,” the respected epidemiologist said. “He’s obviously got the ear of the Premier now, but only because everyone has realised the magnitude of the problem.”
Another former senior Victorian health official with knowledge of the state's emergency response systems, who commented on the condition of anonymity, also queried why the Andrews government had failed to put Professor Sutton in charge.
'If Victoria’s own chief health officer isn’t involved in hotel quarantine and he's not involved in the curfew, then who is?'
Former DHHS senior bureaucrat
"The chief health officer for many years has just been the voice of authority there. [Queensland Chief Health Officer] Jeanette Young stands up and everybody else stands back. I suspect that's probably greatly helped their response. If Victoria’s own chief health officer isn’t involved in hotel quarantine and he's not involved in the curfew, then who is?”
Criticism of the sidelining of the Chief Health Officer comes amid a furore over the imposition of a night-time stay-at-home direction on Melburnians.
Professor Sutton confirmed the curfew was not a consequence of his public health advice. The Premier said the decision was made to make enforcement easier, but Police Commissioner Shane Patton said police had not requested the measure either.
Professor Sutton also confirmed it was not his decision to put security guards in charge of Melbourne's high-risk quarantine hotels, which led to outbreaks at the Stamford Plaza and the Rydges.
The inquiry was also told on Thursday that before June 23, on a date that wasn't stipulated in the hearing, that Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Brendan Murphy, offered the use of defence personnel in lieu of private security to Professor Sutton.
Victoria abandoned pandemic plan by failing to put Sutton in key role
Other senior health officials The Age and Herald spoke to noted that during previous public crises, such as bushfires, the state emergency commissioner was always the central figure in the public response, while in the pandemic, Premier Daniel Andrews had played the leading role in public messaging.
“The ministers and premiers slot around them and the chain of command is very, very clear,” a former senior health bureaucrat said.
Ms Skilbeck told the inquiry that regardless of who the state controller was, the decisions of the chief health officer could not be "second-guessed and cannot be overridden by the state controller".
Governance issues in Victoria’s Health Department and multiple restructures in DHHS in recent years were also blamed for its pandemic response falling short. Years of chronic underfunding and failures in its contact tracing system were also cited as major shortcomings.
Professor Mathews said that while he thought Professor Sutton was doing an exemplary job, he had been “pulled in to deal with the pandemic and find solutions to problems he had not created”.
“The basic problem is that the way the health system has evolved is that government bureaucracy has tried to de-medicalise it as much as possible,” he said.
"The medically qualified people are not the ones who make the funding or executive decisions. In one sense it is a good thing. But on the other hand, when you really need that expert advice and it's not acted upon sufficiently, governments can find themselves in trouble."
Terry Slevin, head of the Public Health Association of Australia, said the pandemic had exposed weaknesses in Victoria’s public health capabilities.
Underfunding of public health was not unique to Victoria, he said, adding the issue had grown over decades and under successive governments, as preventive health initiatives often struggled to get funding over what were seen as more urgent issues, such as pledges for new hospital wards and beds.
Professor Slevin said it was not clear how large Australia’s public health workforce was, and called for a full investigation into the sector’s capacity.
The association also wants a national approach to contact tracing, through a new body similar to the United States' Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We have to be ready for this next time, because there’s likely to be a next time,” Professor Slevin said.
David Davis, former health minister for the Baillieu and Napthine governments, said he had heard from up to a dozen staff in Victoria’s public health team, complaining their advice was being ignored.
“I’m hearing very clear indications that the public health team has been bypassed with a lot of these decisions made over in the premier’s office,” he said. “The knowledgeable people in the public health team have often been ignored and decisions come out from the bunker.”
In other evidence to the inquiry, Ms Skilbeck said it was not possible to have "nil risk" in an environment where coronavirus existed, such as hotel quarantine.
Asked if there was anything tangible "we can hang out hats on" to determine what went wrong in hotel quarantine, Ms Skilbeck said: "I have to say, counsel, if I knew something tangible to hang our hat on there, we would have acted on it by now.
"Clearly [the outbreaks] were contrary to the intent of everyone involved."
A Victorian Department of Health spokeswoman rejected claims that the state's response to the pandemic was not being led by Professor Sutton.
"The Chief Health Officer has extensive responsibilities for providing public health advice to inform critical decisions of the Victorian Government and holds a number of important statutory functions including the making of directions, in consultation with the deputy chief health officer," she said.
"As a member of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee – which meets regularly – the Chief Health Officer also has a significant role in forming and advising on the national pandemic response."
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Definitely Dictator Dan's fault. He has to go and go now.
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Please WP, give me a break.. Its only personal when you cant reply in a dignified manner. Like i said i can guarantee if the shoe was on the other foot you wouldnt be taking a back step, and the proof is in the pudding. You also wouldnt be alone.
Nothing personal. Just being factual. We all have biases.
where exactly did I not reply in a "dignified manner"? :huh3 you were the one who referred to my post as "garbage" and then proceeded to tell me what you believed I would be doing / saying
I have always tried at all times not to get personal, attack people even when I've copped it. And TBH I know I have achieved that the majority of the time if not all of the time
Finally, I have tried to give my reasons why I no longer post on these threads without publicly potting posters.
I apologise if you think I've taken aim at you but your post just reinforced to me; it is better I stay away form these and keep my opinions to myself and avoid the whacks
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Definitely Dictator Dan's fault. He has to go and go now.
I’ve always thought that “barracking” for a political party is as dangerous as being a religious zealot. In both cases, blindly following a leader will inevitably lead you off a cliff albeit in formation.
The leadership of Dan Andrews through this pandemic a highlighted how dangerous this political zealotry is proving to be here in Victoria.
The source of our current problem has been linked to those vital quarantine cases.
The secondary issues are in aged care.
The source behind the hotel quarantine protocols put in place relate directly to the DPC office and the strength of character these people have to stand up to their boss.
Our problem isn’t Labour nor is it Liberal, it’s the man in charge and his ego.
I feel angry and blindsided that in a modern democracy we appear to have no lever for intervention when it is so clear our leadership has been culpable in the discharge of their responsibilities.
I was completely gob smacked that Health Minister despite doing the right thing and resigning still felt the need to point out she was somehow being mistreated in all of this.
Victoria’s politicians need to start understanding that they are entitled to nothin by taking the office except the privilege of being in a position of power.
If they abuse that privilege then there should be ramifications - apparently this has been lost on all of them.
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The Feds finally admit some responsibility for the deaths in Federally regulated and funded age care homes.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/coronavirus-updates-live-inquiry-blames-hotel-quarantine-for-deaths-just-five-local-cases-in-australia-world-approaches-1-million-deaths-20200929-p5604p.html (go to 2:56pm)
Health Department Secretary Brendan Murphy has conceded the federal government could have acted faster to contain the deadly spread of COVID-19 through Victoria's aged care facilities.
Asked at a COVID-19 Senate inquiry hearing if the more than 600 deaths in the sector during the state's second wave had been preventable, Professor Murphy said the Commonwealth-led Victorian Aged Care Response Centre could have been activated sooner.
"With the benefit of hindsight, responding with a response centre a little bit earlier, we would have been able to prevent some of the spread [and] respond better," he said, recalling "those particularly devastating weeks where two facilities lost their entire workforces."
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good old eagle eye hindsight, coulda, woulda, shoulda
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Colbeck has to go. Morrison should take responsibility and apologise for causing the deaths of so many in aged care homes in Victoria and NSW.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/royal-commission-demands-additional-staff-in-aged-care-immediately-20200930-p560l6.html
The aged care royal commission has called on the federal government to immediately fund additional staff in aged care facilities, and has criticised the government's lack of a dedicated plan or clear leadership which left families and facilities wondering who was in charge.
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Wow
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/coronavirus-australia-prime-minister-scott-morrison-accused-of-failing-on-aged-care-on-abcs-730/news-story/c2bd69ded9c4faca39564a6259ac7453
Sales told Mr Morrison that three-quarters of Australia’s COVID-19 fatalities – a total of 673 people – had been linked to aged care facilities, which are the responsibility of the federal government, and demanded to know how the government managed to “fail so comprehensively to prevent this tragedy?”
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Even after all the deaths that Colbeck and Morrison are responsible for.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/big-trouble-no-clear-plan-to-prevent-another-nursing-home-disaster-20201010-p563u7.html
Senior doctors charged with responding to Victoria’s deadly nursing home clusters have warned there is no clear plan to counter another wave of coronavirus in aged care, risking a repeat of the crisis that left 646 residents dead and others without food or water.
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No they aren’t
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A fair assessment of what Victorians have done.
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-victoria-melbourne-makes-world-history-crushing-second-wave/news-story/8551d1e094b8ef0ddcd706db631f3a0e
Melbourne has endured one of the longest COVID-19 lockdowns in the world and finally, an end is in sight.
Debate will rage for decades over what worked, whether it was too long or whether the price in terms of jobs or unemployment was too high.
After 100 days confined to their homes and ordered not to leave for more than two hours of daily exercise – it started as a one hour limit – Victorians have lived a grim existence that few Australians outside of the state can understand.
But by enduring it and sticking to the plan, have Victorians also made history as one of the only cities across the globe to bring a second wave of coronavirus under control and return daily case numbers to zero?
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Re: last paragraph.
Look at the UK and France. Yes we have.
The real question is - will we have a 3rd wave before a viable vaccine is available?
Because there is no way Vic will lockdown like this again.
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https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/government-rejected-requests-for-ppe-from-hundreds-of-aged-care-homes-at-peak-of-pandemic-20201028-p569a7.html
More than 1500 aged care homes had their requests for masks, gloves and gowns from the National Medical Stockpile knocked back as as the pandemic spread around the country and into homes where it killed hundreds of residents.
All facilities that had COVID-19 outbreaks received personal protective equipment from the stockpile when requested. But a union representing aged care workers said outbreaks could have been prevented if the government had provided that equipment earlier.
In August, a staff member from Ashfield Baptist Homes residential care facility tested positive for COVID-19 and had unknowingly attended work while infectious. But as the ABC reported at the time, all staff at the facility had been wearing full personal protective equipment. No other staff or patients contracted the disease.
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“ There have been 216 COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities in Australia, and the bulk of those have been in Victoria. To date, 683 aged care residents have died with COVID-19.”
Why have the bulk of the cases been in Victoria 1965?
Or does bias not allow your head to come up for breath from the sand box?
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“ There have been 216 COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities in Australia, and the bulk of those have been in Victoria. To date, 683 aged care residents have died with COVID-19.”
Why have the bulk of the cases been in Victoria 1965?
Or does bias not allow your head to come up for breath from the sand box?
FFS you need to read my posts.
Again...
Yes someone in the Victorian government made the decision to use a dodgy Security Co to staff the Hotel Quarantine program and yes Dan Andrews is ultimately responsible. A fact that he has acknowledged plenty of times.
But if people want to bray for his blood they should do the same with Colbeck and Morrison. If the Aged care homes had been better regulated and with proper staffing ratios then most of 683 lives lost would have been saved. FACT. And sitting behind their decisions is the whole Liberal party free market ideology.
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Baying for blood! WTF! Morrison will go down as one of the greatest PMs in history for his management of Covid in Aust
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Yeah but the evil capitalist federal government is to blame in the one state out of eight where it all went wrong.....#istandwithdanderpderpderp :shh
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“ There have been 216 COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities in Australia, and the bulk of those have been in Victoria. To date, 683 aged care residents have died with COVID-19.”
Why have the bulk of the cases been in Victoria 1965?
Or does bias not allow your head to come up for breath from the sand box?
FFS you need to read my posts.
Again...
Yes someone in the Victorian government made the decision to use a dodgy Security Co to staff the Hotel Quarantine program and yes Dan Andrews is ultimately responsible. A fact that he has acknowledged plenty of times.
But if people want to bray for his blood they should do the same with Colbeck and Morrison. If the Aged care homes had been better regulated and with proper staffing ratios then most of 683 lives lost would have been saved. FACT. And sitting behind their decisions is the whole Liberal party free market ideology.
Look at the e mail from the Govt’s own Dept of Jobs detailing the instruction had come from the Premiers office - we know it wasn’t the DPC because the head of that department resigned and made it clear he had no idea that decision had been made.
Read the transcript of the texts between head of DPC and Commissioner of Police for proof
So, either it was the Premiers chief of staff or the Premier himself who made that call ... just hours earlier at the National Cabinet all agreed to ADF to administer a national program.
The buck stops with the Premier because he either directly himself or directly through his chief of staff made that call - against National Cabinet, against his Commissioner of Police and without consulting his most senior bureaucrat.
It doesn’t matter what party you hold an alliance with - dangerous and damning behaviour by a man who care not less the deadly consequences of his flippant actions
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Hmmm
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/nov/16/aged-care-residents-found-to-be-at-greater-risk-in-for-profit-homes-than-government-run-ones (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/nov/16/aged-care-residents-found-to-be-at-greater-risk-in-for-profit-homes-than-government-run-ones)
Study reveals government-run homes dramatically outperform those run by for-profit operators and not-for-profit groups
Aged care residents are up to twice as likely to suffer from serious injuries in a for-profit home as in a government-run one, a study released on Sunday by the royal commission investigating the sector has found.
The study, described by the aged care royal commission as the most comprehensive ever undertaken, paints a grim picture of the state of private-sector aged care, revealing that government-run homes dramatically outperform those run by both for-profit operators and not-for-profit groups.
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And...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32206-6/fulltext (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32206-6/fulltext)
State-run aged care—which operates under the Safe Patient Care Act 2015, which enshrines in law minimum numbers of nurses and midwives to care for patients—has recorded very few COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Private facilities have no such quotas.
“Private providers don't necessarily care about aged care—they care about making a profit”, said Sarah Russell, public health researcher and aged care advocate. “What is aged care for? Is it because older people are a great cohort to make money off? Why are we locking people down and locking relatives out? What type of life is that for them?”
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The SA outbreak shows once again this virus is never gone without a vaccine. Let's hope Adelaide's smaller population and low density makes it 'easier' to contain it.
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The SA outbreak shows once again this virus is never gone without a vaccine. Let's hope Adelaide's smaller population and low density makes it 'easier' to contain it.
Definitely the fault of the Andrews government somehow...
Haha
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The SA outbreak shows once again this virus is never gone without a vaccine. Let's hope Adelaide's smaller population and low density makes it 'easier' to contain it.
Also, shows how quickly it can spread in this case due to the the actions of 1 person
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:gobdrop
Just read that South Aust is going into full lockdown for 6 days
Everything closed
Exercise won't even be allowed
Masks now compulsory
Their Premier calling it a 2nd wave
It started at hotel quarantine
And this is the "you can't be serious" part
A person who works at the Stamford got the virus off a person who works part time at a Pizza place. The part time worker was also working at the Quarantine hotel where this cluster started :facepalm
The CHO in SA was asked about that and said " well in hindsight...."
Seriously, after what happened in Victoria have people learnt nothing?
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:gobdrop
Just read that South Aust is going into full lockdown for 6 days
Everything closed
Exercise won't even be allowed
Masks now compulsory
Their Premier calling it a 2nd wave
It started at hotel quarantine
And this is the "you can't be serious" part
A person who works at the Stamford got the virus off a person who works part time at a Pizza place. The part time worker was also working at the Quarantine hotel where this cluster started :facepalm
The CHO in SA was asked about that and said " well in hindsight...."
Seriously, after what happened in Victoria have people learnt nothing?
A Fed review of SA's quarantine system gave it in fact a "gold star".
South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, says the state's hotel quarantine system received a ''gold star'' in a national review a few weeks ago by former top federal Health Department public servant Jane Halton.
https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/gold-star-is-cold-comfort-in-hotel-quarantine-outbreak-20201116-p56ezt
A reminder that this virus makes the rules.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-18/sa-ordered-into-major-lockdowns-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/12894666
Not knocking the SA state government's decision to go straight into a stage-4 lockdown to nip this outbreak in the bud as quickly as possible (learning from our experience) but shouldn't they be doing it for 14-days as that covers the typical average incubation period of the virus?
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They are doing 6 days of full lockdown
And then the 8 days there will restrictions but the hope is some of the more severe may get lifted
6 + 8 = 14
From what I read everything is dependant on the number of cases over the next few days
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They are doing 6 days of full lockdown
And then the 8 days there will restrictions but the hope is some of the more severe may get lifted
6 + 8 = 14
From what I read everything is dependant on the number of cases over the next few days
Sounds like they are playing politics to me. Even the name "circuit breaker" sounds like they are trying to avoid the "lockdown" tag.
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They are doing 6 days of full lockdown
And then the 8 days there will restrictions but the hope is some of the more severe may get lifted
6 + 8 = 14
From what I read everything is dependant on the number of cases over the next few days
Thanks for that WP. That makes more sense.
Apparently this SA strain also causes symptoms to occur more rapidly (within just a couple of days) compared to the Vic one which could take up to 10 days.
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Thanks for that WP. That makes more sense.
Apparently this SA strain also causes symptoms to occur more rapidly (within just a couple of days) compared to the Vic one which could take up to 10 days.
Yes heard that to
People were queuing up 8 hours to get tested in 34o heat
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SA have a premier who knows what he is doing in this case unlike our Dictator, and is also not a narcissist so i expect there to be much more controlled than here.
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:gobdrop
Just read that South Aust is going into full lockdown for 6 days
Everything closed
Exercise won't even be allowed
Masks now compulsory
Their Premier calling it a 2nd wave
It started at hotel quarantine
And this is the "you can't be serious" part
A person who works at the Stamford got the virus off a person who works part time at a Pizza place. The part time worker was also working at the Quarantine hotel where this cluster started :facepalm
The CHO in SA was asked about that and said " well in hindsight...."
Seriously, after what happened in Victoria have people learnt nothing?
It seems like you couldn’t help yourself WP
So now you brought it up tell me how did the Andrews government conduct themselves in the hotel quarantine fiasco in Victoria.
Your response should be swift just like your response was when another state goes into lockdown :shh
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It seems like you couldn’t help yourself WP
So now you brought it up tell me how did the Andrews government conduct themselves in the hotel quarantine fiasco in Victoria.
Your response should be swift just like your response was when another state goes into lockdown :shh
Shame on you Frankie, couldn't resist bringing in politics could you And having a go at me?
This thread is about COVID19 and that is what I posted about
I am actually applauding what SA are doing. Absolute right call
I am amazed though that some lessons have appeared not to have been learnt from the monumental mistakes made in hotel quarantine here in Victoria. When it comes to hotel quarantine I would have thought what happened here would be a beacon on HOW NOT TO DO HOTEL quarantine, you know lessons learnt? Going by reports it hasn't been the case. As I posted have people learnt nothing?
Throw in the incredibly stupidity of people and SA has a 2nd wave. I could add a few other comments here about that behaviour but will not set myself up to be attacked by other posters
Going early to lock down is the best option because as has been seen it works. It's no picnic but it does work.
So kudos to the SA govt for making a tough but right call
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Victoria has now closed the border with SA.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-border-restrictions-victoria-introduces-hard-border-with-south-australia/8f0b8188-fdcd-4a86-ae35-996be2760228
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Scott Morrison praises Dictator Steven.
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/pm-backs-sas-lockdown-despite-previously-criticising-victorias/news-story/15295e55785114d90830accbca308ad0
South Australia will be “back to normal” within a week, Scott Morrison says, despite previously criticising Victoria’s hard lockdown measures.
SA’s Liberal Premier Steven Marshall announced on Wednesday the state would go into a six-day lockdown, as he looked for a “circuit breaker” to quell a spike in COVID-19 cases.
The Prime Minister said the system would be in place “no day longer than it has to be” and was “the result of careful consideration” by the SA government.
“We’re going to back his judgment on this. I’m very confident he’ll have things back to normal within a week,” Mr Morrison told Sky News’ The Kenny Report in a wide-ranging interview.
“Their tracing system is working very well, their isolation system is working very well. Their testing system has been extraordinary.”
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Another hotel security guard worked at the same pizza joint but lied to authorities by saying he only bought a pizza there. What a selfish idiot!
SA's CHO said genome testing shows it's a UK strain that spread from hotel quarantine by a casualised worker to their large family and to the pizza shop. So a repeat of what happened in Vic. The SA premier said he is seeking advice from the federal AHPC about the risk of casualised workers in hotels working other jobs.
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Another hotel security guard worked at the same pizza joint but lied to authorities by saying he only bought a pizza there. What a selfish idiot!
SA's CHO said genome testing shows it's a UK strain that spread from hotel quarantine by a casualised worker to their large family and to the pizza shop. So a repeat of what happened in Vic. The SA premier said he is seeking advice from the federal AHPC about the risk of casualised workers in hotels working other jobs.
Dictator Steven should have use the police and ADF.
Heads must roll.
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I heard Dictator Steven was offered ADF personnel but knocked them back.
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SA can thank a young doctor for spotting their outbreak early. She noticed one of her patients had a slight cough and decided to swab them to test for covid. SA's CHO said they wouldn't have noticed their outbreak for another 2-3 weeks without it.
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Another hotel security guard worked at the same pizza joint but lied to authorities by saying he only bought a pizza there. What a selfish idiot!
SA's CHO said genome testing shows it's a UK strain that spread from hotel quarantine by a casualised worker to their large family and to the pizza shop. So a repeat of what happened in Vic. The SA premier said he is seeking advice from the federal AHPC about the risk of casualised workers in hotels working other jobs.
Dictator Steven should have use the police and ADF.
Heads must roll.
SA premier showed the country the difference between a competent and an incompetent leader
No deaths and knocked it on its head. Ooh yes and no lies
I bet some of you had already factored in a second wave, but forgot the critical element of someone actually knowing what they are doing who used the best possible resources 👍 unlike the bloke who cost 800 deaths
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Another hotel security guard worked at the same pizza joint but lied to authorities by saying he only bought a pizza there. What a selfish idiot!
SA's CHO said genome testing shows it's a UK strain that spread from hotel quarantine by a casualised worker to their large family and to the pizza shop. So a repeat of what happened in Vic. The SA premier said he is seeking advice from the federal AHPC about the risk of casualised workers in hotels working other jobs.
Dictator Steven should have use the police and ADF.
Heads must roll.
SA premier showed the country the difference between a competent and an incompetent leader
No deaths and knocked it on its head. Ooh yes and no lies
I bet some of you had already factored in a second wave, but forgot the critical element of someone actually knowing what they are doing who used the best possible resources 👍 unlike the bloke who cost 800 deaths
Ha!
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/coronavirus/sa-health-trying-to-nail-down-exactly-how-woodville-high-student-contracted-covid19/news-story/8f080d3b9e4be98ea90604f656062b51
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yep 800 deaths, no accountability, own team given the boot or walked. SA is a basketcase you are right bello
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Australia's population will be divided into 12 groups to receive the vaccine. 70+ to go first.
source: Ch7
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Dictator Gladys under pressure but still won't mandate mask wearing.
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801 deaths to go to reach dictator status
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801 deaths to go to reach dictator status
Ha.
You need to read the Aged Care Royal Commission's report.
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801 deaths to go to reach dictator status
Ha.
You need to read the Aged Care Royal Commission's report.
acknowledged by scomo, something hitler never did, instead stood by watching his own team crumbled around him along with 801 deaths
even sutton acknowledged it
Gladys aint shutting you will be happy to know 65. You may still get to oxford street for NYD. Happy days.
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Why do you feel the need for the insults?
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I would think (hope) that what this latest outbreak in Sydney's northern beaches shows is that yet again if people fail to do the right things (iso while waiting for tests results) then you will get outbreaks and this virus will spread bloody quickly
that's what has happened here....
that isn't the fault of any one pollie on either side of politics it is the fault of yet another couple of selfish morons who cared only for themselves.
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I would think (hope) that what this latest outbreak in Sydney's northern beaches shows is that yet again if people fail to do the right things (iso while waiting for tests results) then you will get outbreaks and this virus will spread bloody quickly
that's what has happened here....
that isn't the fault of any one pollie on either side of politics it is the fault of yet another couple of selfish morons who cared only for themselves.
i bet if andrews didnt screw up 800 lives and countless businesses you wouldnt be commenting like this.
That narrative suits now. Lets be really honest here WP.
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Why do you feel the need for the insults?
pot kettle?
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Watch it spread. They will blame Andrews and the hotel quarantine somehow, despite it being an international strain.
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I would think (hope) that what this latest outbreak in Sydney's northern beaches shows is that yet again if people fail to do the right things (iso while waiting for tests results) then you will get outbreaks and this virus will spread bloody quickly
that's what has happened here....
that isn't the fault of any one pollie on either side of politics it is the fault of yet another couple of selfish morons who cared only for themselves.
Absolutely correct this time.
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Why do you feel the need for the insults?
pot kettle?
Words.
Show me an example.
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i bet if andrews didnt screw up 800 lives and countless businesses you wouldnt be commenting like this.
That narrative suits now. Lets be really honest here WP.
Sorry to disappoint you Frank but yes I would be commentating like this and I was indeed being honest.
The situation in NSW has nothing to do with politics, what happened in SA a few weeks back had nothing to do with politics. That was my point.
I don't know why you continue to try and drag me into a political discussion about it.
Since mid year my postings on this topic has solely been about COVID. I have not made political comments. Prior to that I actually gave out kudos to ALL sides of politics because I was prepared to take the bias blinkers off
I have explained multiple times why I will no longer post anything of a political nature on this forum.
I know this doesn't sit well with you and there isn't much I can do about it. I sometimes wonder why you continue to try and make every one of my post in this thread about politics.
But to make it easier for everyone I will no longer post in this thread either....
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Colbeck has been demoted. ScoMo couldn't sack him as he would need to sack himself as well.
Don't know whether Greg Hunt will do any better.
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NSW is just another example that covid makes the rules until we are all vaccinated. Anyway hopefully Sydney's geography of separated 'boroughs' means health authorities up there can contain the outbreak to the north shore which has now been put into lockdown.
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30 new cases and 70 venues around Sydney linked to this outbreak. If this continues to get worse they'll have to go into a full city lockdown.
Btw, Vic border to shut at midnight to the whole of Sydney.
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30 new cases and 70 venues around Sydney linked to this outbreak. If this continues to get worse they'll have to go into a full city lockdown.
Btw, Vic border to shut at midnight to the whole of Sydney.
Don't think Gladys has the guts.
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Didn't know where to post this but yet another reason why Colbeck and Morrison must go.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/40-per-cent-of-aged-care-residents-experience-abuse-or-neglect-20201221-p56p93.html
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This man has just been put in charge of Aged Care. Maybe he can demonstrate to the Aged Care community?
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562314207780029 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562314207780029)
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The outbreaks of Covid-19 in two quarantine hotels – the Rydges on Swanston (now known as the Park Hotel) and the Stamford Plaza – accounted for more than 20,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 800 deaths.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/21/daniel-andrews-apologises-for-botched-hotel-quarantine-program-in-victoria
Jenny Mikakos was man enough to resign but DantheMan will not resign even though billions of dollars of losses from business and hundreds of deaths have resulted under his watch.
......meanwhile, Sydney Stack is in Hakea prison for lying and breaking quarantine rules in WA.
No one infected, no one has died, no business closed, no one person effected but himself.
Did they both make a stupid mistake. Yes.
Something is wrong with this picture.
If a director of a company made the same mistake as Dan Andrew’s and 800 deaths resulted what would happen to that director?
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NSW is just another example that covid makes the rules until we are all vaccinated. Anyway hopefully Sydney's geography of separated 'boroughs' means health authorities up there can contain the outbreak to the north shore which has now been put into lockdown.
NFI.
The rules as you state are very clear. NSW have a gold standard way of running things and Victoria hasn't. You, 65 and the other leftys would have locked the state on 1 case.
'The "we" are all vaccinated part is even more hilarious.
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i bet if andrews didnt screw up 800 lives and countless businesses you wouldnt be commenting like this.
That narrative suits now. Lets be really honest here WP.
Sorry to disappoint you Frank but yes I would be commentating like this and I was indeed being honest.
The situation in NSW has nothing to do with politics, what happened in SA a few weeks back had nothing to do with politics. That was my point.
I don't know why you continue to try and drag me into a political discussion about it.
Since mid year my postings on this topic has solely been about COVID. I have not made political comments. Prior to that I actually gave out kudos to ALL sides of politics because I was prepared to take the bias blinkers off
I have explained multiple times why I will no longer post anything of a political nature on this forum.
I know this doesn't sit well with you and there isn't much I can do about it. I sometimes wonder why you continue to try and make every one of my post in this thread about politics.
But to make it easier for everyone I will no longer post in this thread either....
Correct. Since mid year dan's party screwed the state up, and that is when you and others decided not to discuss his shortcomings and failures. Very convenient i must say.
Do i have to dig up commentary during the bushfires. Why wasn't everyone so quiet then. Scomo Marketing this that must be sacked.
Imagine if this was the o'brien fella who was in charge of things.
Bottom line is there is some political grandstanding going on here, and its laughable really. At least 65 has been very consistent for many years.
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Correct. Since mid year dan's party screwed the state up, and that is when you and others decided not to discuss his shortcomings and failures. Very convenient i must say.
Do i have to dig up commentary during the bushfires. Why wasn't everyone so quiet then. Scomo Marketing this that must be sacked.
Imagine if this was the o'brien fella who was in charge of things.
Bottom line is there is some political grandstanding going on here, and its laughable really. At least 65 has been very consistent for many years.
I have explained very respectfully I might add why I no longer comment on politics
And your response is to mock, belittle and refer to it as grandstanding
Whatever ..
Glad you got a laugh out of it
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I have explained very respectively I might add why I no longer comment on politics
Did you mean respectfully?
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I have explained very respectively I might add why I no longer comment on politics
Did you mean respectfully?
Yes ::)
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30 new cases and 70 venues around Sydney linked to this outbreak. If this continues to get worse they'll have to go into a full city lockdown.
Btw, Vic border to shut at midnight to the whole of Sydney.
Don't think Gladys has the guts.
The gutsy thing to do is actually listen to the science and treat people respectfully - which is why this latest outbreak is now under control with 140,000 tests in 3 days.
NSW have done it again :clapping
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30 new cases and 70 venues around Sydney linked to this outbreak. If this continues to get worse they'll have to go into a full city lockdown.
Btw, Vic border to shut at midnight to the whole of Sydney.
Don't think Gladys has the guts.
The gutsy thing to do is actually listen to the science and treat people respectfully - which is why this latest outbreak is now under control with 140,000 tests in 3 days.
\NSW have done it again
I sincerely hope you are right.
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can anyone confirm where Andrews is?
I heard hawaii, but i could be wrong
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can anyone confirm where Andrews is?
I heard hawaii, but i could be wrong
Ha Ha. He is somewhere within Victoria.
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NSW is just another example that covid makes the rules until we are all vaccinated. Anyway hopefully Sydney's geography of separated 'boroughs' means health authorities up there can contain the outbreak to the north shore which has now been put into lockdown.
NFI.
The rules as you state are very clear. NSW have a gold standard way of running things and Victoria hasn't. You, 65 and the other leftys would have locked the state on 1 case.
Another BS strawman argument and you wonder why people have stopped replying to you :sleep.
You're contradicting yourself as well. When the SA Lib government chose a quick and immediate total lockdown to eradicate their outbreak a.s.a.p. you praised it but now you're mocking that same strategy because the NSW Lib government is against it and is still trying the old "suppression" tactic which every other state and territory has abandoned.
If Victoria over the past month had like NSW has had in that time - multiple quarantine breaches, a contract tracing system that has no idea how the breach that started this outbreak occurred, no knowledge who was patient zero and no chance of knowing, the continued lockdown of part of the capital city, and an outbreak that continues to spread into areas that were clear weeks after the initial outbreak including into other states causing the state borders across the country to all shutdown again - you'd be doing your nut at Andrews on here. But because it's a Lib government up in NSW the above is "gold standard" :facepalm.
Now I'm not blaming any NSW polly for this outbreak. I'm not the one obsessed in playing politics with a 1-in-100 year global pandemic. This virus makes the rules and as such no quarantine system is water-tight nor is any contact system infallible no matter how good and continually improved it is (eg: sewage testing is major help in early detection across the country now). But leave out parroting their insular Sydney propaganda slogans and their constant insecure need to tell the rest of the country how great they are :sleep while they try and blame the rest of the country for the consequences of their outbreak. If NSW wants to be useful then hold an independent inquiry to find out how this outbreak started and breached their quarantine system and how all states can avoid such a breach in the future. Was it via an international flight crew, US embassy building contractors or something else?
ps. By the way, the most hilarious thing about your post is Morrison last week said the same thing as I posted :shh. He also said there have been mistakes over the year by governments around the country (i.e. including his own), but it's how we all learn from these mistakes and respond to the next challenge that is more important in dealing with this global pandemic. Even I'll admit it was one of his best press conferences. So you're also claiming your beloved Morrison has "NFI" too :shh.
'The "we" are all vaccinated part is even more hilarious.
So a vaccine isn't necessary to ultimately control and beat covid? :huh3
pps. For the record too in case you now have a dig at me for hardly posting, my uncle who was diagnosed with terminal cancer deteriorated significantly from the midpoint of last year and he ultimately died in November. Sorry but family comes first, second and third.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWiFygdAAE
:shh
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWiFygdAAE
:shh
Aside from the SCG test which should be crowd free given covid is spreading across Sydney within unknown chains of transmission, the rest of that video is try to equate different epidemiological settings and risks because those scenarios naively seem similar in layman's terms. Caravan parks and restaurants have to follow strict covid rules (record every customer/visitor via QR codes, maintain strict distancing rules, strict cleaning & hygiene regimes, etc). A party at home has none of these regulations, protocols and restrictions and history has shown the home is a high covid risk setting when there's significantly sized gatherings as well as making it harder for contact tracing to join the dots if there's an outbreak.
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Yeah speaking of parties - I bet you're really fun at them...... :shh
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While quarantine breaches are not completely unavoidable, it doesn't help when other states haven't learnt from Victoria's experience and implemented the stricter protocols Victoria has now such as daily testing of quarantine staff and quarantining of flight crews. Where was the HPCC oversight? At least Qld knows how it got out of its quarantine system so they can fix it. The problem right now is it's the UK strain that's got out :P.
Yeah speaking of parties - I bet you're really fun at them...... :shh
Had terrific Christmas & NYE parties actually catching up with my greater family :thumbsup. No prerequisite to wear tin-foil hats either ;).
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Watched the movie Contagion last night.
The irony...
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The Victorian government is preparing a February 15 "V-Day" launch for the most potent COVID vaccine, with its newly formed local public health units to play a critical role in delivering the life-saving jab.
The DHHS plan is for phase one of the roll-out to deliver 15,000 doses a week of the Pfizer vaccine, with hospital staff and residents, people working in aged care facilities, quarantine and border workers among those first in line for inoculation.
Phase two of the roll-out, slated to begin in mid-March, will administer the less effective but more readily available AstraZeneca to the broader population.
Victoria’s provisional time frame and dose targets for the Pfizer vaccine, contained in an internal briefing to a major hospital group obtained by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, is not confirmed by the Federal government, which is yet to set a start date for COVID vaccinations.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-to-get-powerful-pfizer-vaccine-for-vulnerable-workers-in-weeks-20210115-p56uil.html
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The TGA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Australia.
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And guess who funds and regulates these nursing homes.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victorian-aged-care-homes-break-covid19-rules/news-story/e6ee0a4019003ffbaa4271a768dac3d2
Victorian aged care homes have been caught flouting COVID-19 rules after the pandemic killed hundreds of elderly residents.
Government inspectors have uncovered COVID-19 breaches in 15 nursing homes – four in Victoria, nine in NSW and two in Queensland – following the deaths of more than 600 Australians in aged care last year.
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The Victorian government is preparing a February 15 "V-Day" launch for the most potent COVID vaccine, with its newly formed local public health units to play a critical role in delivering the life-saving jab.
The DHHS plan is for phase one of the roll-out to deliver 15,000 doses a week of the Pfizer vaccine, with hospital staff and residents, people working in aged care facilities, quarantine and border workers among those first in line for inoculation.
Phase two of the roll-out, slated to begin in mid-March, will administer the less effective but more readily available AstraZeneca to the broader population.
Victoria’s provisional time frame and dose targets for the Pfizer vaccine, contained in an internal briefing to a major hospital group obtained by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, is not confirmed by the Federal government, which is yet to set a start date for COVID vaccinations.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-to-get-powerful-pfizer-vaccine-for-vulnerable-workers-in-weeks-20210115-p56uil.html
Is this the same DHHS who called my mobile and asked if my 7 year old had been to the northern beaches instead of being with Moama with the rest of her family. Or is this the same DHHS who then sent a text message to my 7 year old on xmas eve that she had to quarantine for 14 days as she had been to a northern beaches hot spot. Or finally was it the same DHHS who then sent a letter to my email inbox after an apology in writing was requested stating it was a mix up, and my 7 year old never had to quarantine at all and is now free to return to work. :lol
If i knew how to post screen shots on here i would post the whole charade as its some very comical reading as long as you forget how serious this department claim to be.
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The Victorian government is preparing a February 15 "V-Day" launch for the most potent COVID vaccine, with its newly formed local public health units to play a critical role in delivering the life-saving jab.
The DHHS plan is for phase one of the roll-out to deliver 15,000 doses a week of the Pfizer vaccine, with hospital staff and residents, people working in aged care facilities, quarantine and border workers among those first in line for inoculation.
Phase two of the roll-out, slated to begin in mid-March, will administer the less effective but more readily available AstraZeneca to the broader population.
Victoria’s provisional time frame and dose targets for the Pfizer vaccine, contained in an internal briefing to a major hospital group obtained by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, is not confirmed by the Federal government, which is yet to set a start date for COVID vaccinations.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria-to-get-powerful-pfizer-vaccine-for-vulnerable-workers-in-weeks-20210115-p56uil.html
Is this the same DHHS who called my mobile and asked if my 7 year old had been to the northern beaches instead of being with Moama with the rest of her family. Or is this the same DHHS who then sent a text message to my 7 year old on xmas eve that she had to quarantine for 14 days as she had been to a northern beaches hot spot. Or finally was it the same DHHS who then sent a letter to my email inbox after an apology in writing was requested stating it was a mix up, and my 7 year old never had to quarantine at all and is now free to return to work. :lol
If i knew how to post screen shots on here i would post the whole charade as its some very comical reading as long as you forget how serious this department claim to be.
Your 7 year old has a phone?
I was thinking 10+ for my kids...
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no, my phone they called asking for my 7 year old. :help
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Vale Sir Captain Tom Moore who died pf COVID 19 over night.
A great man
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Yes terribly sad. What a hero he was
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14 exposure sites so far.
https://twitter.com/VicGovDH
Some wag posted on twitter - "the most underrated covid symptom is a non-negotiable desire to visit fricking everything and everywhere".
This worker gets around if it's only one person. Loves K-mart and golf :P. Surely, all these places must also include this bloke's close contacts?!
Edit: Nup, it was the one person.
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AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in Australia by TGA.
Key points:
* Australia has secured just under 54 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine
* It will be produced in Melbourne and will be the vaccine most Australians get
* The vaccine has been approved for everyone over 18 but will be given to people over 65 on a case-by-case basis
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-16/coronavirus-astrazeneca-vaccine-approved-for-use-in-australia/13115784
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Latest vaccination numbers, via #estimates and @ronmjm
Total national vaccinations: 312,502
State distribution totals:
ACT: 7251
NSW: 72,943
NT: 5395
QLD: 42,269
SA: 16,949
TAS: 8790
VIC: 63,894
WA: 34,877
https://twitter.com/TomMcIlroy/status/1374491597061038089
The Therapeutic Goods Administration on Tuesday approved the release of the first four batches of the AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by CSL-Seqirus in Melbourne – a total of 832,200 doses.
The vaccine is being manufactured at CSL’s facility in Broadmeadows and packed in Parkville.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-made-vaccine-approved-as-victoria-records-another-day-without-covid-19-20210324-p57dha.html
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Australia will not give the AstraZeneca vaccine to most people under 50 following confirmation of a “rare but serious risk” of fatal blood clots, the Prime Minister said this evening.
Wherever possible, under 50s will only get the Pfizer vaccine.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/astrazeneca-vaccine-only-to-be-give-to-over-50s/news-story/c87bb932034a00f9ed2ec3d06a4f03c5
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Ridiculous.
Chance of a clotting disorder is about 1 in 200,000+ and reversible.
Chance of death from covid is 1 in 50, not reversible.
I'll take the vaccine odds any day and yes I've had mine. Also didn't notice any side effects unlike the dozens of pussies I see whinging about their headaches and sore arms, general fatigue etc. Honestly that's what it's like being a parent every day.
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Just to give the climate deniers a chance to let off steam
https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/greta-thunberg-condemns-tragedy-of-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-20210420-p57kl8.html
Climate activist Greta Thunberg says it is “completely unethical” for wealthier countries to be vaccinating their younger populations against COVID-19 before the world’s vulnerable and frontline workers in poorer nations are offered a jab.
The Swedish teenager lent her star profile to the World Health Organisation on Monday (Tuesday AEST) to rail against vaccine inequity.
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Thanks god we have people like her in the world
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Just had my first covid vaccine. They were saying they have a lot of spare capacity.
So if you qualify and cant find anywhere to get jabbed then try the link below.
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/ringwood-east-VIC-3135/each-covid-19-vaccination-clinic-ringwood/doctors
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It's curious how a number of these patient zero covid cases this year in Oz visit so many of the same type of places at once.
This latest case in Sydney must have been so desperate for the perfect BBQ that he went to every outlet.
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Email from Ticketek:
Dear Ticket holder,
The Victorian Department of Health has published a list of exposure sites connected to a positive case of COVID-19, with details here (https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites).
In particular, two Tier 2 exposure sites are Metro Train services at times that coincided with last Friday night’s Richmond vs Geelong match at the MCG.
If you caught any of the below services, you must isolate, get a coronavirus test, and stay isolated until a negative test is received:
• The Craigieburn to Southern Cross train service which departed Craigieburn Station at 5:28pm and arrived at Southern Cross Station at 6:07pm on Friday 7 May
• The Flinders St to Craigieburn train service which departed Flinders St Station at 10:20pm and arrived at Craigieburn Station at 11:05pm on Friday 7 May
Again, if you were on either of these trains services at these times, you must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus test, and stay isolated until you receive a negative result. You must also call the Department of Health at 1300 651 160 and pass on your details.
This advice applies for people in any train carriage, who got on and got off at any station on this these particular train rides.
• If you travelled around these times but don't know the train service you caught, please also get tested.
• If you were at the train stations around these times but didn’t get on the train, monitor for any symptoms. If any doubt please get tested.
To see where to get tested, visit here (https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19).
Regards,
Ticketek
www.ticketek.com
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COVID alert for Cats, Tigers fans after positive case's train trip
Health authorities are racing to track down hundreds of fans who went to last Friday's Tigers-Cats game.
The AFL has sent text messages alerting all of the 54,857 people who attended
The Craigieburn to Southern Cross service between 5.28pm and 6.07pm on Friday has been listed as a tier two exposure site, along with the Flinders St to Craigieburn service between 10.20pm and 11.05pm.
Craigieburn and Southern Cross stations last Friday night have also been listed as tier three exposure sites.
Authorities are also working with Metro Trains to contact passengers, and have urged anyone who was on the train to isolate and get tested.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/612309/covid-alert-for-cats-tigers-fans-after-positive-cases-train-trip
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Do we have an update from the dan lovers of the gold standard tracing?
:lol :lol
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https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstMelb/status/1396992631566061568
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Do we have an update from the dan lovers of the gold standard tracing?
:lol :lol
You do realise genomic testing has linked this latest outbreak back to the hotel quarantine leak in South Australia? :shh
How is the vaccination rollout going by the way? 4 million totally vaccinated by the end of March wasn't it and everyone totally vaccinated by October. How good is it being "front of the queue" :rollin :shh.
How's those federal quarantine facilities that Morrison was told to build by an inquiry last year going? Oh that's right Morrison did nothing as usual and left it to the states ::) :shh.
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Do we have an update from the dan lovers of the gold standard tracing?
:lol :lol
Well considering Mr "I had symptoms for 3 days before I got tested and then when I did i continued socialising instead of going home and isolating" can't remember all the stores at Highpoint he went to. Meaning the contact tracing people are relying on CCTV to track his movements I'd suggest not too bad
:rollin
And we won't even talk about Mr "I had symptoms for 10+ days and only got tested yesterday because I'm a close contact of Mr 3 days" because we aren't supposed to demonise people
:jump
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7-day lockdown announced.
From midnight: 5km zone is back. Can only leave home for supplies, medical, exercise (2 hours a day) and caregiving. And to get vaccinated. Childcare and kinder open. Schools closed. Hospo take away only. Rules in place until 11:59pm June 3.
There's 10,000 primary and secondary contacts related to this outbreak.
One person in ICU on a ventilator.
People aged 40-49 can now get vaccinated.
https://twitter.com/rwillingham/status/1397721217377869825
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That's why we were in Qld last year :whistle.
If the Club had a choice I reckon we would've chosen Metricon in Qld rather than Sydney.
Not confirmation for our game yet but the AFL site is saying:
And Richmond's clash with Adelaide, originally scheduled for Sunday at the MCG, is set to be moved with Tigers officials bracing for the game to be played in Sydney.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621117/no-crowds-for-vic-games-as-state-locks-down-tigers-plan-for-crows-in-sydney
well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
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Shambles. This is the reason why people arent buying the we are in this together garbage when you have state premiers who lock down states, when an issue presents.
That SA premier is a disgrace and no different to most of the others.
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That's why we were in Qld last year :whistle.
If the Club had a choice I reckon we would've chosen Metricon in Qld rather than Sydney.
Not confirmation for our game yet but the AFL site is saying:
And Richmond's clash with Adelaide, originally scheduled for Sunday at the MCG, is set to be moved with Tigers officials bracing for the game to be played in Sydney.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621117/no-crowds-for-vic-games-as-state-locks-down-tigers-plan-for-crows-in-sydney
well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
I don't want to get political as Im not into that at all but as somebody that lives on the border and sees both systems regularly I would say the NSW QR system is better. As Far a contact tracing well who knows, both sides will say they have the worlds leading but unless you are behind the scenes at both you would never really know. Kind of like commenting on selections when you dont really know hey ;)
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That's why we were in Qld last year :whistle.
If the Club had a choice I reckon we would've chosen Metricon in Qld rather than Sydney.
Not confirmation for our game yet but the AFL site is saying:
And Richmond's clash with Adelaide, originally scheduled for Sunday at the MCG, is set to be moved with Tigers officials bracing for the game to be played in Sydney.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621117/no-crowds-for-vic-games-as-state-locks-down-tigers-plan-for-crows-in-sydney
well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
Yeah, I'm sure Scomo will announce an intention to make an announcement about announcing a vial of announcable vaccine will enter Victoria soon.
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well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
I don't really want to get into this with you
But a few facts wouldn't go astray
The reason we are in this pooh hole called lockdown again is because one 60 year old bloke who was symptomatic for 10 days didn't get tested. They call him case 5, I call him Mr 10 Days
The only reason Mr 10 Days ended up getting tested was because contact tracing found him and deemed him to be a close contact of Case 1 (aka Mr 3 Days).
Now while Mr 10 Days has been infectious he has gone about his business and happily infected Mr 3 Days, his entire household. His household has then gone infected a bunch of people too. Mr 10 Days either daughter or son (case 9) has infected 5 people they work with. One of those 5 is the person who had a great night clubbing last Saturday ...
Now how do we know all this? Via the contact tracing system you ridicule.
They have tracked down , contacted and isolated 10k people in circa 72 hours. But hey don't let your hate for the state government get in the way of the facts
But you want to play the blame game fine go ahead but at least don't forget to send some of it and your anger towards Mr 10 Days because if hadn't been such a selfish son of bitch we wouldn't be going back into lockdown
Now if you'll excuse me I have to return another call to my niece who is bloody upset that we might not make her wedding in a fortnight because of the selfish, arrogant, moronic behaviour of people don't give a pooh about anyone but themselves.
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well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
I don't really want to get into this with you
But a few facts wouldn't go astray
The reason we are in this pooh hole called lockdown again is because one 60 year old bloke who was symptomatic for 10 days didn't get tested. They call him case 5, I call him Mr 10 Days
The only reason Mr 10 Days ended up getting tested was because contact tracing found him and deemed him to be a close contact of Case 1 (aka Mr 3 Days).
Now while Mr 10 Days has been infectious he has gone about his business and happily infected Mr 3 Days, his entire household. His household has then gone infected a bunch of people too. Mr 10 Days either daughter or son (case 9) has infected 5 people they work with. One of those 5 is the person who had a great night clubbing last Saturday ...
Now how do we know all this? Via the contact tracing system you ridicule.
They have tracked down , contacted and isolated 10k people in circa 72 hours. But hey don't let your hate for the state government get in the way of the facts
But you want to play the blame game fine go ahead but at least don't forget to send some of it and your anger towards Mr 10 Days because if hadn't been such a selfish son of bitch we wouldn't be going back into lockdown
Now if you'll excuse me I have to return another call to my niece who is bloody upset that we might not make her wedding in a fortnight because of the selfish, arrogant, moronic behaviour of people don't give a pooh about anyone but themselves.
Well said WP. I hope you get to attend the wedding. As a person that has to shut down his business and livelihood again I concur with you description of MR 10 days.
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That's why we were in Qld last year :whistle.
If the Club had a choice I reckon we would've chosen Metricon in Qld rather than Sydney.
Not confirmation for our game yet but the AFL site is saying:
And Richmond's clash with Adelaide, originally scheduled for Sunday at the MCG, is set to be moved with Tigers officials bracing for the game to be played in Sydney.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/621117/no-crowds-for-vic-games-as-state-locks-down-tigers-plan-for-crows-in-sydney
well your mate was responsible for 800 deaths what would you have done? :wallywink
Victoria leading the way yet again with superior tracing and qr code system.
Since you've once again brought politics into a footy thread, this latest outbreak all started with a leak out of Adelaide hotel quarantine. WP's post fills in the rest.
As for "what would you have done?" - I would've done my job as PM :shh.
- Not blame the states (I'm not blaming SA premier Marshall btw) for federal government responsibilities.
- Not weasel out from those federal government responsibilities to try to escape scrutiny and fault for self-serving political purposes.
- Not stuff up ordering the vaccine.
- Not stuff up the vaccination rollout.
- Not still have aged care folk not yet vaccinated :facepalm when they are the most vulnerable and after failing as a federal government to be responsible for private aged care last year where 650 of those 800 you mentioned died.
- Actually have purpose-built federal quarantine facilities built by now that my own federal inquiry told me to start building last year.
- Not be an all talk, no action, blame everyone else, photo-op chasing clown of a PM.
FFS, the USA with 350m people, including all the anti-vaxxer whackos over there, still have already fully vaccinated 50% of its population while sleepy head in the Lodge overseeing just 25m can hardly fully vaccinate anyone here :wallywink.
If we in Australia had started vaccinating in January when we should and could have and vaccinated 4m per month as we had promised then most of the population and all of the adult population would be vaccinated by now heading into winter. We wouldn't be in this position at all! This idea from Morrison and the Feds that we could wait until later in the year and go through the whole of winter untouched by covid despite it still raging worldwide was shear utter deluded lunacy. But hey let's blame the states and especially Victoria for this instead :lol.
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I've moved and merged the political chatter from the Adelaide game thread on the Football board to this thread.
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This is clearly Dan Andrews' fault, especially given that he's been on sick leave for like 2-3 months and has literally nothing to do with the failed SA quarantine and the absolute DH who went 10 days symptomatic without a test.
Please. You lot should get a job in the media and go after Hardwick and Lynch.
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Adelaide cases piling up. :shh
The Andrews government including himself, are about the most incompetent bunch of human beings to ever hold office.
Victorian Lockdown no 4, 800 deaths, QR codes, contract tracing, ministers on leave, premier away over a sore back.
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Frankie obviously didn't hear Morrison and various epidemiologists praise Victoria's contract tracing the other day :shh.
But hey just ignore this lockdown started via a HQ breach in SA. We now know we leaks around the country, hotels are for tourists not for long-term quarantine.
Just ignore the Federal government was told last year to build purpose-built federal quarantine facilities but Morrison has done sweet FA.
Just ignore the vaccination supply stuff up by the Federal government. "It's not a race" said Morrison when it is ::).
Just ignore the vaccination rollout stuff up by the Federal government. Even countries like Kazahkstan are ahead of us :lol. So much for "4m vaccinated by the end of March" promised by Morrison ::).
Just ignore the 650 who died in private aged care which is the Federal government's responsibility and that Colbeck still kept his job and is still in charge of Aged Care Services.
Just ignore that covid has once again got into a private aged care facility where only half the residents and just a third of staff have been vaccinated because the imbeciles in Canberra didn't again do their job :help.
Just ignore that if the vast majority of adults had been vaccinated by now as we should have and had federal quarantine facilities we should have, we wouldn't be in lockdown and we wouldn't have to worry about anti-vaxxers and selfish gits wandering around for 12-days with covid ::).
Just ignore despite their failures regarding both vaccination and quarantine that has us in lockdown, the Federal government is refusing to offer financial support to locked down Victorian businesses.
But yeah let's blame Victoria rather than ScottyFromDoesNothingButPhotoOps! :thumbsdown
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Just have to send another shout out and my sincerest thanks to Case 5 (aka Mr 10 Days) for this mess
Stellar selfish effort :clapping :clapping
Perhaps one day Mr 10 Days will explain to all of us his "reluctance in getting tested" (using the Murdoch media's words).
As for the vaccine roll-out :banghead :banghead
A privately run aged care facility is in lockdown today due in part to the failures of the vaccine roll out. Why? Because not all the residents and staff have been vaccinated. They were supposed to be the priority. How has this been allowed to happen? But great to see the Federal Health Minister getting his 2nd jab today :clapping
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Just have to send another shout out and my sincerest thanks to Case 5 (aka Mr 10 Days) for this mess
Stellar selfish effort :clapping :clapping
Perhaps one day Mr 10 Days will explain to all of us his "reluctance in getting tested" (using the Murdoch media's words).
WP, you need to rename Case 5 - Mr 12 Days. He only 'recalled' the other day he was firstly sick with mild symptoms a whole two days earlier than he had originally said when they linked back another case to him. This selfish git seems to only 'remember' when he is caught out not telling the truth ::).
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Just have to send another shout out and my sincerest thanks to Case 5 (aka Mr 10 Days) for this mess
Stellar selfish effort :clapping :clapping
Perhaps one day Mr 10 Days will explain to all of us his "reluctance in getting tested" (using the Murdoch media's words).
WP, you need to rename Case 5 - Mr 12 Days. He only 'recalled' the other day he was firstly sick with mild symptoms a whole two days earlier than he had originally said when they linked back another case to him. This selfish git seems to only 'remember' when he is caught out not telling the truth ::).
LOL
Was just about to post, Mr 10 Days is now Mr 12 Days
Obviously the Kilmore Truck driver from 2020 is one of Mr 12 Days idols
What a selfish, pathetic vile person he is.
A totally avoidable lockdown if this f-wit had simply got tested as soon as he showed symptoms
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A breathtaking decision by the Morrison Government has been revealed that could have a fatal impact on how bad the Victorian situation gets.
The Federal Government quietly overturned a rule in November that private residential aged care staff were not to work at multiple sites, it has been revealed.
Public aged care facilities in Victoria, managed by the Victorian Government, have rules in place banning staff from working at multiple sites.
But private aged care facilities in Victoria, managed by the Morrison Government, have allowed staff to work at more than one site.
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/covid19-back-in-aged-care-rule-banning-staff-at-multiple-sites-lifted/news-story/875eef78b219af19dcd1876b67836e5b#.0y2qv
:facepalm
LOL
Was just about to post, Mr 10 Days is now Mr 12 Days
Obviously the Kilmore Truck driver from 2020 is one of Mr 12 Days idols
What a selfish, pathetic vile person he is.
A totally avoidable lockdown if this f-wit had simply got tested as soon as he showed symptoms
Selfish git Mr 12 Days (Case 5) now directly responsible for 40 cases ::).
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https://twitter.com/MaddyLoveSpare/status/1399214997331341316
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Another Hotel quarantine breach over night
This time in WA :help
And seems we have a competition going in Victoria - who wants to be the most selfish and stupid. :banghead
We had Mr 3 Days and of course the Club house leader Mr 12 Days
Now we have Mr or Ms 6 Days. Symptomatic from the 25th but let's wait until the 31st to get tested :clapping
And for good measure but trying a different approach we have the gang of 8, who were supposed to be home isolating for 14 days but when officials came a knocking they weren't home....
Well done you f-wits, stellar job :banghead :banghead
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https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstMelb/status/1399915125209927685
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https://twitter.com/Stevo7AFL/status/1399966204920406017
Is this SA Health advice due to covid or Collingwood? :snidegrin.
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SA Health advises attendees at Saturday’s game not to touch the ball if it comes near them.
They’ve released a handy guide as to what to do if this happens:
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https://twitter.com/TomRichardson/status/1399967610360393732
:lol
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AstraZeneca COVID vaccine use recommended for over-60s only following ATAGI meeting.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-17/atagi-to-change-astrazeneca-age-rules-covid-vaccine/100222464
If you're between 50-59 and have already had one dose of AZ then you'll still receive you're second dose of AZ.
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Had my first dose several weeks ago now , no side effects at all , not even tenderness around the area
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those poor bastards over 50-59 who went and lined up for 4 hours for the astra only to be told the phizer is now available.
I haven't taken anything and dont intend to yet, but i know which one i would prefer once they allow us to travel abroad with no restrictions.
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those poor bastards over 50-59 who went and lined up for 4 hours for the astra only to be told the phizer is now available.
I haven't taken anything and dont intend to yet, but i know which one i would prefer once they allow us to travel abroad with no restrictions.
I went last week and got my first jab.
I had a booking
When I arrived and checked in I was asked "so you want to have the Astra Zeneca vaccine"
I said "no, I dont I'd prefer Pfizer but I have no choice I have to have AZ" ::)
One week later to the day we have today's announcement :banghead
The entire vaccination roll out has been a shambles.
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no offence WP, but fair play if people rely on the federal government or these hacks in charge in Victoria to provide you with some direction on anything. You possibly had a choice to wait?
I personally dont know why anyone under 50 is rushing for it to be honest, unless of course you have health issues or are at risk.
My opinion of course but i dont watch the news.
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Had my SECOND Astra Zeneca shot this morning (I'm 32).
Had my first before the clots became well known and the idealogy is that if you don't react the first time you will be fine to have the second one.
No problems yet.
There's research being done in Europe about AZ vs Pfizer, efficacy of having two shots of each, one shot of both, which one first and second etc. Will be interested to see what they show.
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Good news for you Andy.
Andy being so young I suspect your a high risk industry so that's fair enough.
Those who were low risk, and had a choice to wait yet didn't because of cries of a 'beast" of a virus, shouldn't really complain. The team Australia rubbish that doesn't exist in Victoria doesn't pass the pub test on this one for me.
I'm happy to sit it out wait for novavax later this year, which I don't mind the sound of, before making a decision in 12-18 months on it if it's mandatory to travel abroad without restrictions, which I suspect it will be.
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Good news for you Andy.
Andy being so young I suspect your a high risk industry so that's fair enough.
Those who were low risk, and had a choice to wait yet didn't because of cries of a 'beast" of a virus, shouldn't really complain. The team Australia rubbish that doesn't exist in Victoria doesn't pass the pub test on this one for me.
I'm happy to sit it out wait for novavax later this year, which I don't mind the sound of, before making a decision in 12-18 months on it if it's mandatory to travel abroad without restrictions, which I suspect it will be.
Hopefully we vaccinate enough people to avoid future lockdowns!
As for travel and the rest I couldn't give a toss haha. Not taking 3 kids overseas to anywhere but Asia!
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no offence WP, but fair play if people rely on the federal government or these hacks in charge in Victoria to provide you with some direction on anything. You possibly had a choice to wait?
I personally dont know why anyone under 50 is rushing for it to be honest, unless of course you have health issues or are at risk.
My opinion of course but i dont watch the news.
Frankie, I got the vaccine now on the advice of my doctor. I'm over 50...
And because I want to be able to see my family interstate. We don't want to go through what we want through last weekend missing my nephew and niece's wedding. It was the hardest thing I've been through since losing my Mum, that's how shattered I was. Totally gutted!
16 months of doing everything asked of us and to have something so precious ripped away because of the selfishness of a handful of scumbags (especially Mr 12 Days) not getting tested and starting an outbreak that hit over 70 people. Throw in the Qld border restrictions and our entire family missed out... sorry I digress
So if being vaccinated (as per national cabinet directives) means people can freely travel between states then getting vaccinated was a no brainer for me.
The vaccine program is a shambles IMHO because the Federal government put the majority of their eggs in the AZ basket because it could be made here. The need for the other vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna etc) were deemed not as crucial to our roll out. They accepted the delivery schedule for Pfizer and the the others. I read yesterday the Novavax (70 million doses) won't start arriving until at least September and then still has to be approved for use by the TGA. So who knows when people will be able to get it. Reckon it is reasonable to say they that got this roll out so wrong.
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I don't get this naming and shaming of people who have contracted covid, i bet the US, Europe and Asia do not go to lengths our media have to name and shame and hypothesis on alleged wrong doings
Our society has turned from a harden up she will be right culture into a nanny run political correct social media run stuff fest
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It's frustrating when we all suffer through lockdowns due to a few idiots not doing the right thing.
Personally I consider it my civic duty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
The risk of severe clotting disorder is anywhere from 1:88,000 to 1:6,000,000 depending on who you ask. Significantly lower than the risk of death or sequelae from COVID-19.
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Andy what industry do you work in? Most people I know are low risk and are not interested in jabbing up ,at this stage, and it ain't nothing to do with blood clots(40-50) so not sure why you pulled that out of your arse.
That said if anyone had that opinion there is nothing wrong with that, nor if they refuse any of the jabs or they think it's their civic duty to jab up. Everyone has their own choice just like this government made theirs when they shut down businesses due to their own mistakes.
I personally won't be taking any advice on any levels of government especially the Victorian one.
My doctor said don't bother jabbing up yet, if you don't want to. If you took the AZ or anything then don't complain and bitch about not having the other one. It's all the same poo isn't it?
I don't get this naming and shaming of people who have contracted covid, i bet the US, Europe and Asia do not go to lengths our media have to name and shame and hypothesis on alleged wrong doings
Our society has turned from a harden up she will be right culture into a nanny run political correct social media run stuff fest
Correct Chuck. Probably best others can reply who have commented on this.
My view, and as I said in a different post I don't watch the fear campaign led news these days and I'm much better for it. Social media is out too aside from Insta which is all family and friends.
Those who name and shame would prefer to blame an individual than their beloved politicians who can do no wrong especially when it comes to lockdowns. :shh
Deryn Hinch must be scratching his head wondering where was his support when he did the same thing. :shh
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Hey mate,
I'm a nurse unit manager in an acute medical unit, and also a member of my organisation's outbreak management taskforce which assesses the preparedness of a facility to cope with an outbreak (in collaboration with department of health) and responds to outbreaks in nursing homes by taking over operations and facilitates the replacement of all furloughed staff + setup of appropriate procedures to manage the site until the outbreak is resolved.
In terms of why I 'pulled that out of my arse' are you referring to the blood clots? If yes, the reason I MENTIONED it is because it is clearly the most significant known side effect of the AZ vaccine and the main driving factor behind AZ being recommended for use in the older populations. The clotting disorder itself is similar to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) but is triggered as an autoimmune response making is very difficult to manage compared to regular DIC. It's quite dangerous. However despite this the risk of having the complication is extremely low, and significantly lower than the risk of death or sequelae (ongoing health complications) from COVID-19.
There's a lot of fear about the vaccine being 'rushed' and while I can appreciate there are side effects this isn't quite true. Being a coronavirus and genetically similar to known viruses you can skip years of R&D when developing a vaccine. Sort of like when you recruit Toby Nankervis after a few years in the AFL system vs trying to grow your own Ryan/Chol/CCJ. Toby is ready to go after one pre-season while the others need 3 years!
Andy what industry do you work in? Most people I know are low risk and are not interested in jabbing up ,at this stage, and it ain't nothing to do with blood clots(40-50) so not sure why you pulled that out of your arse.
That said if anyone had that opinion there is nothing wrong with that, nor if they refuse any of the jabs or they think it's their civic duty to jab up. Everyone has their own choice just like this government made theirs when they shut down businesses due to their own mistakes.
I personally won't be taking any advice on any levels of government especially the Victorian one.
My doctor said don't bother jabbing up yet, if you don't want to. If you took the AZ or anything then don't complain and bitch about not having the other one. It's all the same poo isn't it?
I don't get this naming and shaming of people who have contracted covid, i bet the US, Europe and Asia do not go to lengths our media have to name and shame and hypothesis on alleged wrong doings
Our society has turned from a harden up she will be right culture into a nanny run political correct social media run stuff fest
Correct Chuck. Probably best others can reply who have commented on this.
My view, and as I said in a different post I don't watch the fear campaign led news these days and I'm much better for it. Social media is out too aside from Insta which is all family and friends.
Those who name and shame would prefer to blame an individual than their beloved politicians who can do no wrong especially when it comes to lockdowns. :shh
Deryn Hinch must be scratching his head wondering where was his support when he did the same thing. :shh
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My favourite thing about the vaccine debate is how the people that have died from blood clots don't matter at all. stuff them and their families, just get the jab because you're highly unlikely to have issues like the poor bastards who died from it.
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My favourite thing about the vaccine debate is how the people that have died from blood clots don't matter at all. stuff them and their families, just get the jab because you're highly unlikely to have issues like the poor bastards who died from it.
So, essentially unless there is a 0% chance of death or significant side effects it's not worth vaccinating the population?
Those people (that died) absolutely matter. As for the 800+ who died due to contracting covid-19.
The statistics also matter. That's how you make an informed decision for 25,000,000 people. Situation/utilitarian ethics! I guess this is why we have a democracy?
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When there are proven cases of death it is absolutely up to each individual as to what they want to do.
Your vaccine won't work unless I have one eh
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When there are proven cases of death it is absolutely up to each individual as to what they want to do.
Your vaccine won't work unless I have one eh
Everyone has a choice whether to get the jab or not
Just like it is up to each individual if they get a flu shot, vaccinate their kids etc
You chose to get it or not totally up to you
I made the choice to get it after speaking to my family doctor and as I've said for me it was a no brainer.. and so far no side effects. Actually had a worse reaction to this year's flu jab than the AZ jab...
But at the same time I get that some people won't for whatever reason and that's fine too
Perhaps if we had more Pfizer available there wouldn't be such a push back against getting vaccinated :huh3
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When there are proven cases of death it is absolutely up to each individual as to what they want to do.
Your vaccine won't work unless I have one eh
No, my vaccine will work fine to reduce the severity of my symptoms if I fall ill.
However to reduce the total transmission risk within the community and put an end to things like lockdowns we will need to be at or above that 60% mark.
Happy for people to do whatever they want. As I said - I consider it my civic duty to get vaccinated and I consider the risk of clots or death to be extremely low. And I am no doubt at a higher exposure risk than you are.
You can marry your own cousin for all I care!
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Call it your civic duty or anything you like. That's your choice and rightfully so. I still find it classless to talk about the slim chances of dying from a vaccine when people have died.
I've got more chance of dying from seeing Jason Castagna nail a set shot than I do via coronavirus or any vaccine. Still happy to go without
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Hey mate,
I'm a nurse unit manager in an acute medical unit, and also a member of my organisation's outbreak management taskforce which assesses the preparedness of a facility to cope with an outbreak (in collaboration with department of health) and responds to outbreaks in nursing homes by taking over operations and facilitates the replacement of all furloughed staff + setup of appropriate procedures to manage the site until the outbreak is resolved.
In terms of why I 'pulled that out of my arse' are you referring to the blood clots? If yes, the reason I MENTIONED it is because it is clearly the most significant known side effect of the AZ vaccine and the main driving factor behind AZ being recommended for use in the older populations. The clotting disorder itself is similar to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) but is triggered as an autoimmune response making is very difficult to manage compared to regular DIC. It's quite dangerous. However despite this the risk of having the complication is extremely low, and significantly lower than the risk of death or sequelae (ongoing health complications) from COVID-19.
There's a lot of fear about the vaccine being 'rushed' and while I can appreciate there are side effects this isn't quite true. Being a coronavirus and genetically similar to known viruses you can skip years of R&D when developing a vaccine. Sort of like when you recruit Toby Nankervis after a few years in the AFL system vs trying to grow your own Ryan/Chol/CCJ. Toby is ready to go after one pre-season while the others need 3 years!
Andy what industry do you work in? Most people I know are low risk and are not interested in jabbing up ,at this stage, and it ain't nothing to do with blood clots(40-50) so not sure why you pulled that out of your arse.
That said if anyone had that opinion there is nothing wrong with that, nor if they refuse any of the jabs or they think it's their civic duty to jab up. Everyone has their own choice just like this government made theirs when they shut down businesses due to their own mistakes.
I personally won't be taking any advice on any levels of government especially the Victorian one.
My doctor said don't bother jabbing up yet, if you don't want to. If you took the AZ or anything then don't complain and bitch about not having the other one. It's all the same poo isn't it?
I don't get this naming and shaming of people who have contracted covid, i bet the US, Europe and Asia do not go to lengths our media have to name and shame and hypothesis on alleged wrong doings
Our society has turned from a harden up she will be right culture into a nanny run political correct social media run stuff fest
Correct Chuck. Probably best others can reply who have commented on this.
My view, and as I said in a different post I don't watch the fear campaign led news these days and I'm much better for it. Social media is out too aside from Insta which is all family and friends.
Those who name and shame would prefer to blame an individual than their beloved politicians who can do no wrong especially when it comes to lockdowns. :shh
Deryn Hinch must be scratching his head wondering where was his support when he did the same thing. :shh
no problem. I figured as such and that is your right.
I just wonder if you werent in that profession you would still be saying its your "civic duty" to get jabbed. I for one would have probably had it by now if i was in your shoes so i dont mean to be disrespectful. I just think the civic duty thing is over the top, considering how little those in charge give a stuff about the australian people.
When there are proven cases of death it is absolutely up to each individual as to what they want to do.
Your vaccine won't work unless I have one eh
Everyone has a choice whether to get the jab or not
Just like it is up to each individual if they get a flu shot, vaccinate their kids etc
You chose to get it or not totally up to you
I made the choice to get it after speaking to my family doctor and as I've said for me it was a no brainer.. and so far no side effects. Actually had a worse reaction to this year's flu jab than the AZ jab...
But at the same time I get that some people won't for whatever reason and that's fine too
Perhaps if we had more Pfizer available there wouldn't be such a push back against getting vaccinated :huh3
Agree.
Thankfully i'm yet to be told by someone that i ought to get the jab to help out team australia, as i think i would probably spew, especially if it came from a Victorian politician.
I certainly dont have an issue with those who receive it. Plenty of my clients have had it and i wish them luck.
Never had the flu jab and cant see myself at this stage having the C19 jab. Neither concern me at my age.
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Agree.
Thankfully i'm yet to be told by someone that i ought to get the jab to help out team australia, as i think i would probably spew, especially if it came from a Victorian politician.
I certainly dont have an issue with those who receive it. Plenty of my clients have had it and i wish them luck.
Never had the flu jab and cant see myself at this stage having the C19 jab. Neither concern me at my age.
What sort of work do you do?
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A number of eastern Sydney LGAs are now classed as red zones.
https://twitter.com/VicGovDH/status/1407302855405363202
One covid-positive Sydneysider flew to Wellington and spent 3 days in NZ. So NZ has closed its bubble/border to NSW.
https://twitter.com/NSWHealth/status/1407297025377406985
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the Age reporting that Astra Zeneca will be "phased out" as a vaccination option from October
Australia likely won’t use AstraZeneca after October, except by request
By Rachel Clun
June 23, 2021 — 4.19pm
Australia will likely not use the AstraZeneca vaccine after October except by request, with the national rollout to rely on Pfizer doses to immunise the nation against the coronavirus.
The national vaccine rollout plan released on Wednesday afternoon reveals the locally-made AZ vaccine will be phased out of use in Australia except by request, after health authorities changed advice to limit its use to people older than 60 due to concerns about a rare blood clotting disorder.
Full article:
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-likely-won-t-use-astrazeneca-after-october-except-by-request-20210623-p583n6.html
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Just had my first jab (pfizer). Didn't even hurt.
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Thanks NSW!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4nm3MiVIAQ1EQ9?format=jpg&name=large)
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Thanks NSW!
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Yes gold standard LOL
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1 case any deaths?
haha talk about reaching.
as expected though from the 2 biggest hypocrites over the last 12 months in MT and WP.
whilst on topic at least wp can finally answer the question on the victorian government performance over the last 18 months now?
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Thanks NSW!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4nm3MiVIAQ1EQ9?format=jpg&name=large)
Yes gold standard LOL
did you say gold standard?
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for contacting the Department of Health and Human Services again.
I sincerely apologise that your daughter, Chloe, received a text message advising her to quarantine and an email stating that she was cleared from quarantine. This was an error and I can confirm she was not required to quarantine.
This incorrect messages would have caused much anxiety and uncertainly, which would have been particularly difficult given the time of year. Again, I apologise that this occurred and caused so much frustration and concern.
The Department has reviewed its procedures and we sincerely hope no other family receives incorrect information in the future.
Thank you again for bringing this issue to my attention.
With kindest regards,
Frank Tyler, MPH&TM, BN-RN
Operations Lead | Existing Case and Contact Management
Public Health Operations | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Health Protection Branch | Regulation, Health Protection and Emergency Management Division
Department of Health & Human Services | 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
t. (03) 9659 5565 t. 1300 651 160 | f. 1300 651 170 | e. publichealth.operations@dhhs.vic.gov.au
w. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
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the Age reporting that Astra Zeneca will be "phased out" as a vaccination option from October
Australia likely won’t use AstraZeneca after October, except by request
By Rachel Clun
June 23, 2021 — 4.19pm
Australia will likely not use the AstraZeneca vaccine after October except by request, with the national rollout to rely on Pfizer doses to immunise the nation against the coronavirus.
The national vaccine rollout plan released on Wednesday afternoon reveals the locally-made AZ vaccine will be phased out of use in Australia except by request, after health authorities changed advice to limit its use to people older than 60 due to concerns about a rare blood clotting disorder.
Full article:
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-likely-won-t-use-astrazeneca-after-october-except-by-request-20210623-p583n6.html
You cant blame anyone but yourself for jabbing up early on advice. Much like the essendon players aye. :shh :shh
i see phizer is in the news too.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/23/fda-warning-heart-inflammation-pfizer-moderna-vaccines
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1 case any deaths?
haha talk about reaching.
as expected though from the 2 biggest hypocrites over the last 12 months in MT and WP.
whilst on topic at least wp can finally answer the question on the victorian government performance over the last 18 months now?
Hypocrite? Really?
I make a comment about NSW contract tracing which the media, pollies, you and many others have called gold standard and you whack me. What a surprise
The fact the man who has tested positive who returned from NSW hadn't been contacted by contact tracers highlights that even the NSW system has flaws.
I can guarantee if this had happened in Victoria you would be ridiculing the Vic contact tracing (again)
Every single system in every state and Federally has flaws. It has been shown time and time again whether it be hotel quarantine, contact tracing there are flaws. That was my point
As always you bring politics into the discussion about COVID.
And no I will not answer your question. Why? Because it doesn't matter what I say you will do one of 2 things.
You will either (1) abuse, ridicule or insult me or (2) twist what I say to suit your argument and just tell me I am wrong.
So seriously what's the point?
You are appear to be so blinded by your hatred of the Vic government that you are not willing to have a decent discussion without resorting to points 1 or 2 above (possibly both)
So as i said what's the point
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You cant blame anyone but yourself for jabbing up early on advice. Much like the essendon players aye. :shh :shh
i see phizer is in the news too.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/23/fda-warning-heart-inflammation-pfizer-moderna-vaccines
What are you talking about?
Where did I blame anyone? I just posted an article that I thought was relevant to this topic. I see you have done the same
To be very clear I don't blame anyone.
I made a decision to get the jab after discussing it with my doctor whose advice based on a medical condition I have was to get vaccinated as soon as I could. At that time the only vaccine I could qualified for was AZ. So I went down that path.
It was my call, my choice, my decision and I own it.
Doesn't mean it isn't frustrating the constant changes around the AZ vaccine...but I itvis a mute point now. To complete the process I will get my 2nd jab in 6 weeks and then it is done
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1 case any deaths?
haha talk about reaching.
as expected though from the 2 biggest hypocrites over the last 12 months in MT and WP.
whilst on topic at least wp can finally answer the question on the victorian government performance over the last 18 months now?
Hypocrite? Really?
I make a comment about NSW contract tracing which the media, pollies, you and many others have called gold standard and you whack me. What a surprise
The fact the man who has tested positive who returned from NSW hadn't been contacted by contact tracers highlights that even the NSW system has flaws.
I can guarantee if this had happened in Victoria you would be ridiculing the Vic contact tracing (again)
Every single system in every state and Federally has flaws. It has been shown time and time again whether it be hotel quarantine, contact tracing there are flaws. That was my point
As always you bring politics into the discussion about COVID.
And no I will not answer your question. Why? Because it doesn't matter what I say you will do one of 2 things.
i rest my case.
No such commentary from you about any other aspect of covid, except for the ruby princess and perhaps a few other mistakes in NSW.
Hypocrisy at its finest, and what i expected.
I can guarantee if this had happened in Victoria you would be ridiculing the Vic contact tracing (again)
Yes you are probably right, and with good reason. If you dont know why we are different than nsw than you must be dillusional and/or living under a rock. One has credits and one doesn't but that might be too simple for some folk to understand.
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You cant blame anyone but yourself for jabbing up early on advice. Much like the essendon players aye. :shh :shh
i see phizer is in the news too.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/23/fda-warning-heart-inflammation-pfizer-moderna-vaccines
What are you talking about?
Where did I blame anyone? I just posted an article that I thought was relevant to this topic. I see you have done the same
To be very clear I don't blame anyone.
I made a decision to get the jab after discussing it with my doctor whose advice based on a medical condition I have was to get vaccinated as soon as I could. At that time the only vaccine I could qualified for was AZ. So I went down that path.
It was my call, my choice, my decision and I own it.
Doesn't mean it isn't frustrating the constant changes around the AZ vaccine...but I itvis a mute point now. To complete the process I will get my 2nd jab in 6 weeks and then it is done
Yes i posted about the phizer but im not critical of the AZ situation as you are. IMO they are all the same and probably all have a small amount of side effects, much like the pill and other tablets.
There is nothing wrong with the AZ changes. It is as you say based on "medical advice". Your choice to jab not anyone elses so IMO who cares if they change medical advice.
My decision not to jab hasnt got to do with any doctor reid type of advice or vaccine. I dont believe i am risk, and i dont particularly believe it will provide a smooth passage abroad with no restrictions. Not at this stage anyway.
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as expected though from the 2 biggest hypocrites over the last 12 months in MT and WP.
Pot kettle black :lol
I didn't mention the NSW government at all but we do know if there had been an unvaccinated limo driver that had been allowed to pick up international air crew in Victoria and it caused an outbreak you'd be doing your nut on here.
I'm not the one blaming any of the state governments (Labor or LNP) for 25 HQ leaks across the country because we don't have proper quarantine facilities away from high density urban areas (hotels are for tourists not quarantine). Nor am I blaming any of the states (Labor or LNP) for the shambolic vaccine rollout. It wasn't any of the states who rejected a complete vaccine supply for Australia from Pfizer last year.
ps. Plenty of Victorians are now seeing through and calling out this Vic-bashing BS that has and is still going on. First it was over HQ when there's now been 25 leaks across the country (NSW has had the most by the way) and we've now seen two other states leak it to Victoria. Then there's things like Vic health experts mentioning that these Indian variants being passed via fleeting contact and it's called BS by unqualified scientifically illiterate political & media morons. Yet when NSW says the exact same thing it's all kosher. We know where the hypocrisy lies ::).
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You cant blame anyone but yourself for jabbing up early on advice. Much like the essendon players aye. :shh :shh
i see phizer is in the news too.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/23/fda-warning-heart-inflammation-pfizer-moderna-vaccines
What are you talking about?
Where did I blame anyone? I just posted an article that I thought was relevant to this topic. I see you have done the same
To be very clear I don't blame anyone.
I made a decision to get the jab after discussing it with my doctor whose advice based on a medical condition I have was to get vaccinated as soon as I could. At that time the only vaccine I could qualified for was AZ. So I went down that path.
It was my call, my choice, my decision and I own it.
Doesn't mean it isn't frustrating the constant changes around the AZ vaccine...but I itvis a mute point now. To complete the process I will get my 2nd jab in 6 weeks and then it is done
Yes i posted about the phizer but im not critical of the AZ situation as you are. IMO they are all the same and probably all have a small amount of side effects, much like the pill and other tablets.
There is nothing wrong with the AZ changes. It is as you say based on "medical advice". Your choice to jab not anyone elses so IMO who cares if they change medical advice.
My decision not to jab hasnt got to do with any doctor reid type of advice or vaccine. I dont believe i am risk, and i dont particularly believe it will provide a smooth passage abroad with no restrictions. Not at this stage anyway.
No one can force you to get vaccinated but it's not only about you. Even if you are asymptomatic you can pass covid on and infect others. If the majority had the same attitude then we'll never get out of this pandemic and never fully open up (i.e. open international borders). The whole point of a vaccination program is to vaccinate the bulk of the population so herd immunity is effectively achieved and the virus dies down and rarely results in hospitalisation even when we are back to pre-covid normality. Pfizer and AZ have a 96% and 92% success rate in preventing hospitalisation. Pfizer even has a 88% success rate in preventing symptomatic disease (AZ is 60%).
I got my first Pfizer jab yesterday. I'm still here :eyebrow and have had no issues. So much for Clive Palmer and his pamphlets of anti-vaxxer crap claiming we're all going to die ::).
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This hotel quarantine really is pathetic
I’m on my second go and so far
1- bedbugs
2- they sent up my wrong medication despite me doing the online requests, airport request, checkin request and speaking with the nurse
3- Im allergic to banana, and they send me a bar that contains banana
Running a really tight ship
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That's crap Damo. Are you in Melbourne ?
PM the hotel if you are. Have a fair few friends working there now curious if it's the same. The one in Darwin looks the best as it has a balcony from what I saw. Even Adelaide had a balcony.
Full respect to you blokes who did it once, let alone twice. My mate did it and he said it doesn't even compare to the covid who caught. Worst experience.
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That's crap Damo. Are you in Melbourne ?
PM the hotel if you are. Have a fair few friends working there now curious if it's the same. The one in Darwin looks the best as it has a balcony from what I saw. Even Adelaide had a balcony.
Full respect to you blokes who did it once, let alone twice. My mate did it and he said it doesn't even compare to the covid who caught. Worst experience.
There is now hotel used for thecquarantine program in Darwin
Everyone goes to Howard's Springs the perfect facility for quarantining. It was formerly used for fly in fly out mining accommodation,owned fro the Feds and the perfect set up.
Had Tiger mates who did 14 days quarantine there last year so the got to the GF said it was fantastic. Massive area, it was like being a resort they said. Everyone had individual cabins..... so no chance of airborne transmission. You could freely move around...so if you wanted to go for a run, you could. As I said the perfect set up
That is what is going to be built down here that the Federal Govt will be funding :clapping
Reckon as a nation we probably need at least 2 more. One in WA due and NSW. Both have significantly heavy international travel.
Despite Pricess Annastacia protests up in Qld would miss out ;D
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i rest my case.
No such commentary from you about any other aspect of covid, except for the ruby princess and perhaps a few other mistakes in NSW.
Hypocrisy at its finest, and what i expected.
I can guarantee if this had happened in Victoria you would be ridiculing the Vic contact tracing (again)
Yes you are probably right, and with good reason. If you dont know why we are different than nsw than you must be dillusional and/or living under a rock. One has credits and one doesn't but that might be too simple for some folk to understand
Nah
I rest mine..
Point proved
Thanks :thumbsup
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as expected though from the 2 biggest hypocrites over the last 12 months in MT and WP.
Pot kettle black :lol
I didn't mention the NSW government at all but we do know if there had been an unvaccinated limo driver that had been allowed to pick up international air crew in Victoria and it caused an outbreak you'd be doing your nut on here.
I'm not the one blaming any of the state governments (Labor or LNP) for 25 HQ leaks across the country because we don't have proper quarantine facilities away from high density urban areas (hotels are for tourists not quarantine). Nor am I blaming any of the states (Labor or LNP) for the shambolic vaccine rollout. It wasn't any of the states who rejected a complete vaccine supply for Australia from Pfizer last year.
ps. Plenty of Victorians are now seeing through and calling out this Vic-bashing BS that has and is still going on. First it was over HQ when there's now been 25 leaks across the country (NSW has had the most by the way) and we've now seen two other states leak it to Victoria. Then there's things like Vic health experts mentioning that these Indian variants being passed via fleeting contact and it's called BS by unqualified scientifically illiterate political & media morons. Yet when NSW says the exact same thing it's all kosher. We know where the hypocrisy lies ::).
unless you missed my earlier post i have already agreed i would have been front and centre. If you cant see why NSW is miles ahead of victoria then take off the dan andrews cheer leader uniform and you may start to see it. I dont know many victorians NOT calling out VIC bashing. In fact i think its increased and with good reason. (last weeks lockdown was the latest example of how they cant manage an out break and which is why they are up to what is it 160 days(800 deaths) vrs nsw 53 days of lockdown, despite taking how many less international arrivals? Could you provide us with those stats please. Even if this results in a lockdown in nsw she has plenty of credits in the bank, just ask the parents who didnt have to home school and the businesses who didnt have to shut down. Clearly you dont have to worry about any of those 2.
So no one including you, spared nsw for the ruby princess here? :lol
as for your vaccine rollout. Tell me who is waiting that hasnt got it? Its slow yes for the phizer, much like NZ but if you want it go and get the AZ. Fair chance you wont die waiting another week and if your that worried just lock yourself in a black room with the curtains down.
The only people i hear complain are most likely the type who rolled up for the az thinking their life was in danger, and were inpatient.
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That's crap Damo. Are you in Melbourne ?
PM the hotel if you are. Have a fair few friends working there now curious if it's the same. The one in Darwin looks the best as it has a balcony from what I saw. Even Adelaide had a balcony.
Full respect to you blokes who did it once, let alone twice. My mate did it and he said it doesn't even compare to the covid who caught. Worst experience.
Yeah. I’m at the Intercontinental.
In some ways it’s worse than prison. ZERO fresh air. ZERO human contact apart from the 4 COVID tests.
The bonus is that the room is good and the internet is fast.
I actually don’t mind doing the quarantine, but this time there has been a lot of errors for me personally.
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NSW Outbreak Map - 28th June 2021 #COVID19nsw #COVID19NSWData
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18 local cases +1 WA case are shown here.
The NSW mine worker will be shown on the NT / QLD outbreak map.
As these are outbreak maps, the outbreak a case is connected to will determine what map a case appears on, rather than the state it's counted against / detected in.
https://twitter.com/dbRaevn/status/1409337872344248322
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Under 60s can get AstraZeneca: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed adults of any age can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine if they choose.
The new no-fault indemnity scheme announced tonight for general practitioners would provide protection for doctors administering the vaccine to people of any age.
“If they are willing to go and speak to their doctor and have access to the AstraZeneca vaccine, they can do so,” he said.
“The [Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation] advice talks about a preference for AstraZeneca to be made available to those ... over 60.
“The advice does not preclude a person under 60 from getting the AstraZeneca vaccine, and so if you wish to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, we would encourage you to go have [that] discussion with your GP.”
https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-sydney-braces-for-covid-19-case-surge-as-city-s-lockdown-continues-darwin-enters-snap-lockdown-20210627-p584r9.html
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So this AZ no fault scheme is retrospective too apparently.
Does this no fault scheme apply to phizer too, and most meds anyway?
Shame the Doc isn't on this site anymore. Dobbed on one too many times from the PC brigade :shh
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But didn't we have another doctor on here?
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Perhaps, though I only knew of one. He won't be coming back and with good reason.
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The no fault scheme was from the get go afaik.
They sure as hell told me when I got my jabs.
Don't see why Pfizer would be any different.
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The no fault scheme was from the get go afaik.
They sure as hell told me when I got my jabs.
Don't see why Pfizer would be any different.
not too sure about that Andy unless they are reinforcing the message again now. Seems like doctors are worried about the az and getting sued, and dont want to administer it without this no fault clause added now.
Doctors have nothing to do with it and should be spared any legal ramifications IMO. In fact so should all parties if you choose to jab up the az or snort cocaine down the local pub.
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Exactly FJ.
I chose to take the AZ and signed the waiver.
Has nothing to do with the GPs.
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Gladys is an embarrassment .. makes Dan look brilliant lol
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They're all poo no matter how you dress them up nor how far party-aligned you are.
As they once said in an episode of South Park, every election is a choice between a turd sandwich and a douchebag.
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I’m a Liberal voter , so my opinion isn’t party based
Her social media releases have been appalling and her press conferences worse
She’s an embarrassment
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Who cares how one speaks.That's as bad as the folk who critiqued Andrews video the other day with his wife.
If they get the job done for their state over the last 18 months then isn't that all that matters in this pandemic?
Comparing anyone to comrades team is laughable, even the chook leaves him for dead despite her latest meltdown over 4 cases and a lockdown of her own doing, which by the way and not surprisingly wasn't mentioned on here by a select few :shh
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That's crap Damo. Are you in Melbourne ?
PM the hotel if you are. Have a fair few friends working there now curious if it's the same. The one in Darwin looks the best as it has a balcony from what I saw. Even Adelaide had a balcony.
Full respect to you blokes who did it once, let alone twice. My mate did it and he said it doesn't even compare to the covid who caught. Worst experience.
Yeah. I’m at the Intercontinental.
In some ways it’s worse than prison. ZERO fresh air. ZERO human contact apart from the 4 COVID tests.
The bonus is that the room is good and the internet is fast.
I actually don’t mind doing the quarantine, but this time there has been a lot of errors for me personally.
You're in the firing line Damo and I don't agree in the slightest "We can't have people coming in and out of the country"
Wonder who has carried the most international arrivals in quarantine on their shoulders?
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Wonder who has carried the most international arrivals in quarantine on their shoulders?
And doesn't she like telling us about it.
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Wonder who has carried the most international arrivals in quarantine on their shoulders?
And doesn't she like telling us about it.
true and do you blame her? Perhaps if others like the chook, picked up the slack she wouldn't have to aye.
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Did I hear that Sydneysiders are now required to carry ID?
Dictator Dan would be proud.
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Really feel for my friends in Sydney. Things are bad up there. As a person from our Syndey office said to us on conference call yesterday "now we know what you guys went to through last year pity our lockdown is a Clayton's lockdown. We need tougher rules" :gobdrop. Was generally surprised by that comment. They went onto say so many up there simply are not following the directions...
Know it won't happen but people need to bury the politics (both sides), finger pointing and work together to get through it.
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Did I hear that Sydneysiders are now required to carry ID?
Dictator Dan would be proud.
dictator gladys has a long way to go to reach dictator dan's lofty heights of 2020 if you recall.
You are right i think its ridiculous all the same as not one of these cases have come from outside. Though if there are idiots they shouild cop the fines.
Just on this vaccine rollout. A clear example on why media will make it up as they go along and people will fall for it. Called 2 weeks ago to see how easy it is to book in for phizer. Had a choice of sunshine and shep show grounds. I politely refused as i'm not interested at this stage.
Today a friend said he had a choice of many locations in August. So if you want it its available.
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Really feel for my friends in Sydney. Things are bad up there. As a person from our Syndey office said to us on conference call yesterday "now we know what you guys went to through last year pity our lockdown is a Clayton's lockdown. We need tougher rules" :gobdrop. Was generally surprised by that comment. They went onto say so many up there simply are not following the directions...
Know it won't happen but people need to bury the politics (both sides), finger pointing and work together to get through it.
bad? what kids missing school for months on end?
give me a break.
it may end up like which would be terrible, but there is no comparison as far as im concerned.
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Really feel for my friends in Sydney. Things are bad up there. As a person from our Syndey office said to us on conference call yesterday "now we know what you guys went to through last year pity our lockdown is a Clayton's lockdown. We need tougher rules" :gobdrop. Was generally surprised by that comment. They went onto say so many up there simply are not following the directions...
Know it won't happen but people need to bury the politics (both sides), finger pointing and work together to get through it.
bad? what kids missing school for months on end?
give me a break.
it may end up like which would be terrible, but there is no comparison as far as im concerned.
You just don't get it probably because for you it is all about political point scoring or you just don't want to accept how serious this virus is. This is the Delta variant...it is more serious than any other variant
But here you go it is...
Bad because people are in ICU fighting for their lives.
Bad because one of those in ICU on a ventilator is teenager, another on a ventilator is 30
Bad because 47 people are on hospital and 16 of them are in ICU.
Would think if the choice is a kid missing out on going to school and having to home school for a month or the possibility of losing a parent lying in ICU on a ventilator ...that’s why it's bad.
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well you have your opinion which is obviously to panic, hence why you rolled up the sleeve at the earliest opportunity, and i have mine. I dont think its all that serious aside from infecting the elderly or those with underlying health concerns.
I think Victoria have done well to date not locking down regional nsw, and i also think nsw also for not locking down the entire state rather greater sydney. In fact i think NSW should open up in a week aside from the areas affected.
We had a 2 week lockdown last month and a bloke travelled all over the place, and were there any deaths? This was the supposed delta strain yeah?
Do you want to get it. No. but is it deadly aside from the categories mentioned above, probably not.
You are right on one thing. Idiots here breaking rules have most likely killed their grandparent and they should feel a sense of guilt for their lives.
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The propaganda has people more frightened than they should be .. my mum, a normally smart woman, wouldn’t come with her grandkids to the movies in Werribee over fear of Covid .. like WTF?
This latest overreaction of a state government has stuffed me entirely .. I was spending half my time in Cessnock in NSW and half in Victoria. Now I can’t go to Cessnock because I would have to quarantine for 14 days when I get back
Let it sink in that Cessnock and the surrounds have NEVER had a case of Covid .. EVER
Yet I have to quarantine 14 days if I’ve been there .. what an absurd and pathetic situation
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The propaganda has people more frightened than they should be
Quoted for truth
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Propaganda haha.
Kind of like how Astra Zeneca is a dose of cyanide.
And how COVID-19 is all a conspiracy so that we get 5g implants injected into us so that Bill Gates can control us and reduce world population etc.
Bit of hysteria both ways but I'm confident COVID-19 is more of a problem than any vaccine for it ever will be.
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Andy I don't think that is what damo or anyone said.
Re-load and try again.
Shutting down businesses in communities that have had next to no covid cases is about as pathetic as it gets. Damo has a point.
Locking up stack is the case in point, but pedos are all clear. Yep makes a lot of sense to me.
Fair play to the government as they will say anything, but some of the stupidity of folks is mind boggling especially the young ones. Worried about covid while having a cigarette and coke on weekends haha
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Andy I don't think that is what damo or anyone said.
Re-load and try again.
Shutting down businesses in communities that have had next to no covid cases is about as pathetic as it gets. Damo has a point.
Locking up stack is the case in point, but pedos are all clear. Yep makes a lot of sense to me.
Fair play to the government as they will say anything, but some of the stupidity of folks is mind boggling especially the young ones. Worried about covid while having a cigarette and coke on weekends haha
I know FJ, not poking at Damo specifically, just saying that the propaganda goes both ways and it's a shame you can't just have a pandemic without politics and media turning it into a circus. I've had a gut full of COVID-19 myself.
You hear all day about how they pump up covid but the conspiracy theorists never stop to think that there's another side of the coin re: vaccine scare mongering etc.
Bottom line is that I manage a geriatric + medical unit and sometimes I don't think we should shut anything down at all. Sad I know but realistically we're not all supposed to live forever.
The conspiracy theorists are a bit of a laugh tho. Especially the ones that think the government inflates figures like mortality dates just to scare people.
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Mortality rates are inflated. America has admitted it. If you die of something non Covid, but have Covid, you are included in the stats.
Do I think Covid is real, yes.
Do I think we need to learn to live with it, YES.
Good people losing their businesses when they shouldn’t. People in isolation committing suicide. All because of Covid. The hidden problems are far worse than Covid itself.
All we are doing is delaying the inevitable. Covid is here to stay and eventually the world will have to open up again. We will then have to live with it and all these lockdowns will look absurd. The Vic government closing down to the entire state of NSW is just proof of how idiotic the governance of this disease is.
Let’s say you were a person that has business in Broken Hill. You would have to do 14 days quarantine on return LMAO. They probably don’t even know what Covid is in Broken Hill. But hey, it’s in NSW, let’s make it a red zone. Would be more than 1000km from Sydney at a guess. What about the northern NSW towns close to the QLD border. Same deal.
Pathetic and lazy governance that is messing with peoples lives
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Another 112 cases in Sydney today
63 in hospital, 18 in ICU, 4 on ventilators. of the 63, 25 are under 55. 14 are under 35
Victoria & SA are on alert after a removalist from Greater Sydney was in Melbourne on the 8th July ... exposure sites will be announced later today
I've said this a number of times
It doesn't matter how good you contact tracing is, it is only as good as the people you interview. If they fail to tell the truth (Kilmore Truck Driver says remember me) then contact tracing wont work.... to a large degree this is what is happening in Sydney
A very sad state of affairs
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Saddest thing is the amount of click throughs media sites are getting by sensationalising whats happening
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Spot on chuck. They love announcing cases like its some badge of honour. I'm interested in one thing deaths and how many of those are occurring in fit and healthy young people?
Andy I don't think that is what damo or anyone said.
Re-load and try again.
Shutting down businesses in communities that have had next to no covid cases is about as pathetic as it gets. Damo has a point.
Locking up stack is the case in point, but pedos are all clear. Yep makes a lot of sense to me.
Fair play to the government as they will say anything, but some of the stupidity of folks is mind boggling especially the young ones. Worried about covid while having a cigarette and coke on weekends haha
I know FJ, not poking at Damo specifically, just saying that the propaganda goes both ways and it's a shame you can't just have a pandemic without politics and media turning it into a circus. I've had a gut full of COVID-19 myself.
You hear all day about how they pump up covid but the conspiracy theorists never stop to think that there's another side of the coin re: vaccine scare mongering etc.
Bottom line is that I manage a geriatric + medical unit and sometimes I don't think we should shut anything down at all. Sad I know but realistically we're not all supposed to live forever.
The conspiracy theorists are a bit of a laugh tho. Especially the ones that think the government inflates figures like mortality dates just to scare people.
fair call Andy.
I think the word anti-vaxers term gets used a fair bit and some people are not that but are pro choice, and i 100% agree with them. Questioning motives or a jab doesn't make you an anti-vaxer. In fact i think its quite normal. Some people dont feel they need to jab up if they live in a community with zero cases. Thats the reality.
Of course there are the ones your referring to and i know a few. Have no issue with them either, though i did laugh at the 5g tower stuff when that was thrown around. Same folk who think 9/11 was a stitch up and some illumunati crew run the world.
Bottom line is pollies make it political with their blatant lies, propaganda and crushing of businesses for no reason. Go back a year ago, and then ask if they have our best interests at heart.
We must learn to live with it at the end of the day as damo said.
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Yes it very clearly can't be vaccinated away into history and shutting down whole states so that isolated areas suffer is BS
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https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100285716
Just highlights the stupidity of the current situation
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https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100285716
Just highlights the stupidity of the current situation
Yep lets keep our community "safe" whilst stuffing up peoples livelihoods
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I'm interested in people's view on this.
First up there is no right or wrong side and no need for political finger pointing.. just simply interested in people's thoughts
Read an interesting article last night about how over in the UK they were able to have such large crowds at Wimbledon and the soccer.
Article said that to get in people had show (proves) they had been vaccinated. If you had been vaccinated you could get in, no vaccination and you were denied entry.
Other restrictions were similar to what we have at AFL games, masks when queuing for food and walking from your seat to foods stalls or the toilet etc
I know getting vaccinated is a personal choice as it should be but would knowing that getting vaccinated would mean a full house GF day, at the Melb Cup, at the Ashes change your thought process and prompt you to get the jab either earlier or at all?
It's a interesting one I reckon
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No for me WP. I personally dont subscribe to bribes.
Its also a complete load of bs, and is one of the reasons why there is vax hesitancy. A bribe of tickets, or beer or a joint in DC to take a jab is about as funny as it gets IMO. The other side of the coin is those who say jab up so we can avoid future lockdowns, and to those i say FO. Vent your frustration at the government (all of them)
Pollies have no right to lock down entire states, which they have done, so why should people roll up their sleeve so those fools let us free in communities, esp those that have had next to no covid cases.
Its also not entirely true as a negative test allowed access to Wimbledon if i recall. Euros may have been the same. More people would accept that option.
On travelling as an incentive to jab up which a few of my clients jumped at. I have a really close friend from the uk and guess what he still has. Restrictions.
Few of his mates booked for Portugal when it became Green, and whilst over there it became an amber country so guess what. Quarantine on the return or stay there till it becomes green.
Almost every country in the world will have to be 90% vaccinated for there to be next to no restrictions of travel movement, as it will hopefully then be treated globally as a flu.
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No for me WP. I personally dont subscribe to bribes.
Its also a complete load of bs, and is one of the reasons why there is vax hesitancy. A bribe of tickets, or beer or a joint in DC to take a jab is about as funny as it gets IMO. The other side of the coin is those who say jab up so we can avoid future lockdowns, and to those i say FO. Vent your frustration at the government (all of them)
Pollies have no right to lock down entire states, which they have done, so why should people roll up their sleeve so those fools let us free in communities, esp those that have had next to no covid cases.
Its also not entirely true as a negative test allowed access to Wimbledon if i recall. Euros may have been the same. More people would accept that option.
On travelling as an incentive to jab up which a few of my clients jumped at. I have a really close friend from the uk and guess what he still has. Restrictions.
Few of his mates booked for Portugal when it became Green, and whilst over there it became an amber country so guess what. Quarantine on the return or stay there till it becomes green.
Almost every country in the world will have to be 90% vaccinated for there to be next to no restrictions of travel movement, as it will hopefully then be treated globally as a flu.
Fair enough Frankie, thanks for the reply
It is an interesting one though isn't it?
I see there is the 4 categories around vaccinations.
1/ the yeahs straight away
2/ the yeahs but when I can get the one I wont
3/ the nos who for whatever reason will never get it
4/ the fence sitters - can't decide what to do
TBH I really don't know what can be done to get the fence sitters to get off the fence and end up in group 1 or 2.
You raise a good point around lockdowns and people being so fed up with the misinformation, mistruths etc and I think it is entirely possible that people like that will ultimately just not bother with it - just my take
BTW I believe (again reading the same article) that Boris is lifting the majority of the remaining restrictions in the UK on the 19th of July
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97 new cases in NSW. Lockdown extended for another 2 weeks. Though it still not a hard lockdown
And just announced a total of 8 new cases in Melb today
4 from the apartments in Maribyrnong
2 are the elderly parents of one of them from the apartments
1 being the 4th family member from the people who returned from Sydney and were supposed to isolating
1 from Craigieburn who attend the same Coles that one of the family of 4 went to when they should have been isolating
The MCG is now an exposure site as a bloke from the apartments went to the footy Sunday. He was in the MCC members. Over 2,000 folks are being contacted
As for the removalists ... well it appears they forgot to mention they were in 2 trucks not 1 :banghead :banghead
Thank goodness for CCTV is picking up their err.... umm...movements.
Finally, at this time the govt is saying there will be no action against the family member who went to Coles to get supplies so they could isolate for 14 days....seriously WTF?
They should be fined / punished, they clearly breached their permit rules and should be held accountable for that which means fine them.
No wonder people keep doing the wrong, stupid, selfish things... there are no consequences for their disgraceful actions.
Dan Andrews and your govt show some courage, guts and punish these numpties :banghead :banghead
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So that they come forward and assist with contact tracing.
I know...my first reaction is to throw the book also...
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So that they come forward and assist with contact tracing.
I know...my first reaction is to throw the book also...
I get that argument, I really do
But... the kid gloves approach ain't working either.
So many of us for 18 months have done everything asked of us. We haven't liked it, actually hated it. It's meant we've missed out on so much (talking from personal experience here) so rightly there comes a tipping point.
My tipping point was June, the last lockdown compliments of Mr 12 Days, 5 days and 3 days which impacted on me in way I never thought it would or could. Actually sent me to some very very dark places...
so no more excuses now I expect the selfish to be punished... enough is more than enough
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Another lockdown looming
Let me go back to Bohol in the Philippines already lol
Hopefully they still allow us into the footy tomorrow … First game of the year I’ve been in the country to be able to go to !
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Another lockdown looming
Let me go back to Bohol in the Philippines already lol
Hopefully they still allow us into the footy tomorrow … First game of the year I’ve been in the country to be able to go to !
Fingers crossed for you Damo
But yep, agree lockdown is definitely looming
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Lockdown from midnight tonight. Set for 3-5 days.
Source: SEN/HeraldSun.
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Yep
stuffing joke
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Fml.
No word on schools either. They left wifey and me in the lurch last time with no carer for our oldest since they closed the school for a 'curriculum day' to 'prepare for home learning's what a stuffing joke. 5th lockdown in 12 months you'd think they would have a business continuity plan sorted.
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Victorian press conference at 4.45pm.
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Sorry Damo this was only ever going one way with a tyrant in charge.
Fancy locking down an entire state that includes places like Mildura and Phillip island, that is separated by a bridge that hasn't had a case in over 12 months. :lol
People wonder why some people aren't so "truthful" with their responses. Perhaps look at their leaders responses during covid, and you will find the answer. I'm not saying I agree with it especially in WP's examples though I can understand when those in charge lie, cripple Victorian businesses and livelihoods.
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Sorry Damo this was only ever going one way with a tyrant in charge.
Fancy locking down an entire state that includes places like Mildura and Phillip island, that is separated by a bridge that hasn't had a case in over 12 months. :lol
People wonder why some people aren't so "truthful" with their responses. Perhaps look at their leaders responses during covid, and you will find the answer. I'm not saying I agree with it especially in WP's examples though I can understand when those in charge lie, cripple Victorian businesses and livelihoods.
While I get your point Frankie about locking down the entire state I have to say I am not at all surprised. I didn't agree with the entire state being lockdown for 4 & 3 but I get why and agree with why they've done it for number 5.
Seeing the "removalists" are not being as open and truthful as what we need them to be with not only Vic authorities but SA & NSW authorities as well then there is no clear idea of ALL the places they've been to.
Contact tracers only found out about Kalkallo via CCTV. Same with Jindara outside of Albury and Tailem Bend in SA. These 3 upstanding characters and the company they work for still haven't given concise info on what route they took to get back to Sydney... So how does anyone know where they stopped?
Add in the MCG situation, all exposure sites and now AAMI stadium being exposure site then we sadly don't know who may have it and where it's been transported to until test results come through. People travel to come the footy, just look at posters on here as we know they travel to Melb for the footy. So there is a chance that someone from regional Vic who over the last weekend went to that game, or went to Y&J or any other site have taken it back. Yes it is slim but it is still a possibility...
I feel for businesses I really do but what are the options?
Do a soft lockdown like Sydney? Don't think that's working to well and who knows long it will go ...
Just let it rip through the community and hope the number of cases ending up in hospital or deaths aren't too high? And then point the finger of blame at who?
Right now we clearly can't rely on vaccinations when the numbers are so low....
So what as I said what options do we have?
I hate lockdowns, hate them with a passion. Without going into great detail No. 4 broke me. The pain it caused me was a pain I hadn't felt since Ma Powell passed away. So I understand the damage they do to everyone.
Granted it is different for everyone but it impacts, damages. Whether the impact is anger, hate, financial, just frustration etc it effects everyone in one way or another
But right now I can't see any other option... sadly
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Finally fully vaccinated :thumbsup. At least you can go into the city to get the jab.
If only this rollout started 7 months ago when it should have then we wouldn't still need lockdowns. But some useless muppet in the Lodge was asleep at the wheel and said the vaccine wasn't a race and nor did the Feds build proper quarantine facilities ::) :facepalm.
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Sorry Damo this was only ever going one way with a tyrant in charge.
Fancy locking down an entire state that includes places like Mildura and Phillip island, that is separated by a bridge that hasn't had a case in over 12 months. :lol
People wonder why some people aren't so "truthful" with their responses. Perhaps look at their leaders responses during covid, and you will find the answer. I'm not saying I agree with it especially in WP's examples though I can understand when those in charge lie, cripple Victorian businesses and livelihoods.
While I get your point Frankie about locking down the entire state I have to say I am not at all surprised. I didn't agree with the entire state being lockdown for 4 & 3 but I get why and agree with why they've done it for number 5.
Seeing the "removalists" are not being as open and truthful as what we need them to be with not only Vic authorities but SA & NSW authorities as well then there is no clear idea of ALL the places they've been to.
Contact tracers only found out about Kalkallo via CCTV. Same with Jindara outside of Albury and Tailem Bend in SA. These 3 upstanding characters and the company they work for still haven't given concise info on what route they took to get back to Sydney... So how does anyone know where they stopped?
Add in the MCG situation, all exposure sites and now AAMI stadium being exposure site then we sadly don't know who may have it and where it's been transported to until test results come through. People travel to come the footy, just look at posters on here as we know they travel to Melb for the footy. So there is a chance that someone from regional Vic who over the last weekend went to that game, or went to Y&J or any other site have taken it back. Yes it is slim but it is still a possibility...
I feel for businesses I really do but what are the options?
Do a soft lockdown like Sydney? Don't think that's working to well and who knows long it will go ...
Just let it rip through the community and hope the number of cases ending up in hospital or deaths aren't too high? And then point the finger of blame at who?
Right now we clearly can't rely on vaccinations when the numbers are so low....
So what as I said what options do we have?
I hate lockdowns, hate them with a passion. Without going into great detail No. 4 broke me. The pain it caused me was a pain I hadn't felt since Ma Powell passed away. So I understand the damage they do to everyone.
Granted it is different for everyone but it impacts, damages. Whether the impact is anger, hate, financial, just frustration etc it effects everyone in one way or another
But right now I can't see any other option... sadly
Fair enough i take your point. Lockdowns arent great for many businesses. It barely pays for stock. For me it had very little effect, though it has on my kids, especially the youngest.
I just think if people are honest in their movements, as they have in the past why cant they open up? This lying to authorities was never an issue during the previous lockdowns and guess what same restrictions for a period of time.
I would love to see the odds of catching covid in melbourne vrs being hit by a bus.
Anyway we are stuck with it.
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There's a covid case and tier 1 exposure sites on Phillip Island. Nowhere is immune from this.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6ZE3eOVgAES328?format=jpg&name=large)
https://sgst.com.au/2021/07/covid-case-in-phillip-island/
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:lol Has no bearing on why they shouldn't lockdown a state, especially other regional parts.
Was this the trucky? No. So what has a random cafe owner in town got to do with those exposure sites unless covid travels km's by air.
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:lol Has no bearing on why they shouldn't lockdown a state, especially other regional parts.
Was this the trucky? No. So what has a random cafe owner in town got to do with those exposure sites unless covid travels km's by air.
You brought up Phillip Island. All I did was post that there's a positive case and tier 1 exposure sites there now. People move around the state that's why there's a case on Phillip Island. If you just lockdown Melbourne then the usual "me me me" selfish sods leave for the regional areas against the wishes of the locals who don't want them.
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:lol Has no bearing on why they shouldn't lockdown a state, especially other regional parts.
Was this the trucky? No. So what has a random cafe owner in town got to do with those exposure sites unless covid travels km's by air.
The 3 exposure sites on Phillip Island have come to light due on of the positive cases from the MCG travelled down there not knowing they had COVID.
And yes this is directly linked to removalists
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:lol Has no bearing on why they shouldn't lockdown a state, especially other regional parts.
Was this the trucky? No. So what has a random cafe owner in town got to do with those exposure sites unless covid travels km's by air.
You brought up Phillip Island. All I did was post that there's a positive case and tier 1 exposure sites there now. People move around the state that's why there's a case on Phillip Island. If you just lockdown Melbourne then the usual "me me me" selfish sods leave for the regional areas against the wishes of the locals who don't want them.
wrong. Instead of policing mask dodgers in town station an officer at the point of entry into that regional spot. Its actually not that difficult. Try again
:lol Has no bearing on why they shouldn't lockdown a state, especially other regional parts.
Was this the trucky? No. So what has a random cafe owner in town got to do with those exposure sites unless covid travels km's by air.
The 3 exposure sites on Phillip Island have come to light due on of the positive cases from the MCG travelled down there not knowing they had COVID.
And yes this is directly linked to removalists
i never said it wasnt directly linked i said it wasnt them. There is a difference. One party tells the truth and one doesnt.
so lets assume this person is telling the truth why lockdown the entire state, and the whole of Phillip island. Does covid travel by air, and does it kill on impact? lock down the exposure site, end of story.
i know businesses and owners would be in far more pain.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/ncb_cfc/status/1416551782046572544
Well said bucks. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do get it. Those who are old, or in a high risk category, and watch the daily news tend to panic more than others.
Fleeting transmission that results in death, especially outdoors and in a category not described above is the biggest crock of poo I've heard in my life.
it's very contagious and travels by air across kms so let's shut down the entire state , including all schools and non exposure sites. :lol :lol
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It's now made its way to Mildura from the MCG
And up in NSW another 102 cases, 27 infectious in the community and another death
https://mobile.twitter.com/ncb_cfc/status/1416551782046572544
Well said bucks. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do get it. Those who are old, or in a high risk category, and watch the daily news tend to panic more than others.
Fleeting transmission that results in death, especially outdoors and in a category not described above is the biggest crock of poo I've heard in my life.
it's very contagious and travels by air across kms so let's shut down the entire state , including all schools and non exposure sites. :lol :lol
Interesting you only link to one Nathan Buckley Tweet.. notice you didn't link his very next one where he supports the lockdown and ask like most of do what is the long term solution
But anyway...
Frankie, I have no issue with you having the opinion you do. Fair to say we will always agree to disagree
But I can I just say I hope no one you know ever gets it let alone ends up in hospital with it. It is an insidious disease. Our family have seen it first hand.
I just hope no one gets it
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Oh from that leading epidemiologist Nathan Buckley :lol.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6ig4mZVoAAUcYy?format=jpg&name=small)
One thing that has come out of this pandemic is how poor a knowledge and understanding of maths and science a number of people (especially certain pollies, celebs, footballers, etc) have.
si tacuisses philosophus mansisses :shh.
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Bucks is right on the money and I read all of it. Must be an ex pies thing as once they leave they see things for what they are. Jayden Stevenson also. If I recall even our own coach tore down covid signs last year. He too probably thinks the same, but toes the party line.
Not sure you followed WP, but I will repeat. I know 3 people who had it. One a friend married to an officer in Werribee, one a close mate returning from Dubai who copped the UK strain, whom I saw days after his release, and one an old family friend who went in to the Alfred for a cancer check up and came out with covid.
All survived without an issue, with 2 stating they had hangovers worse. Is this the same for everyone? No. Does it exist yes. Do I agree with fleeting outdoor transmission that kills low risk people from randoms 2 plus metres away, and with an elimination strategy. No. It's farcical.
Perhaps you fit into one or more of the categories I mentioned earlier, along with MT, but IMO locking down whole states instead of tier one locations is laughable. You, yourself said the truckies weren't being truthful in their movements, so now that has passed what is it this time? :shh what was it the previous 4 :shh.
Andrews has no confidence in his contract tracing system which is the truth unfortunately, as they seek an elimination strategy each and every lockdown.
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https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/covid-vaccine-risks-doctor-puts-astrazeneca-pfizer-risks-into-perspective/news-story/60b4abc289ba7cabaf1e932afa71e35d
Food for thought.
Risk of clots from oral contraceptive is 1:1000.
Same risk from AZ vaccine is 1:100000.
Risk of death from COVID-19 is 1:49.
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Bucks is right on the money and I read all of it. Must be an ex pies thing as once they leave they see things for what they are. Jayden Stevenson also. If I recall even our own coach tore down covid signs last year. He too probably thinks the same, but toes the party line.
So Bucks is right in everything he Tweeted or just the first one you linked too?
Not sure you followed WP, but I will repeat. I know 3 people who had it. One a friend married to an officer in Werribee, one a close mate returning from Dubai who copped the UK strain, whom I saw days after his release, and one an old family friend who went in to the Alfred for a cancer check up and came out with covid.
All survived without an issue, with 2 stating they had hangovers worse. Is this the same for everyone? No. Does it exist yes. Do I agree with fleeting outdoor transmission that kills low risk people from randoms 2 plus metres away, and with an elimination strategy. No. It's farcical.
And as I said I have a cousin who was on the Ruby Princess. I won't go into to what they were told when the ship docked but she is very clear on who is to blame for that little fiasco. Anyway both she and and her husband both got COVID. Luckily for her husband he got mild COVID, no more than a bad cold.
My cousin however wasn't as lucky and ended up in hospital for 10 days fighting for her life for the first 3 days.... Yes she survived but she now has permanent damage to her lungs and will have long term health issues for the the rest of her life. A fit and very healthy person in their 50's ....
Pretty sure the 8 people up in Sydney on ventilators think it is little bit worse than a bad hangover or bad cold.
As for fleeting transmission? So if you could can: you please explain how the one of the cases from the MCC members got COVID when they were no where near the bloke from the Maribyrnong apartments? How did they get it exactly?
Perhaps you fit into one or more of the categories I mentioned earlier, along with MT, but IMO locking down whole states instead of tier one locations is laughable. You, yourself said the truckies weren't being truthful in their movements, so now that has passed what is it this time? :shh what was it the previous 4 :shh.
Andrews has no confidence in his contract tracing system which is the truth unfortunately, as they seek an elimination strategy each and every lockdown.
On the truckies they were in Victoria between the 8th to the 10th so that means allowing for the 14 days incubation period which is standard across the world the time has indeed not passed 8 + 14 = 22 not 19
As for contact tracing if it isn't working then why is there 280+ exposure sites listed and '000s on people in isolation (close contacts, contacts of close contacts etc)? If it wasn't working there would be 10 site listed and there would 100 in isolation and not '000s. Do you think Sydney's contact tracing is going great guns at the moment? They are struggling to keep up with the number of the daily cases that's what Gladys said
The entire state is in lockdown because it is no longer confined to Metro Melb which is what was feared and is what happened.
People who were infectious have travelled throughout the state. Phillip Island, Mildura, Geelong, Barwon and all the stops in between
Although it is beyond frustrating being another lockdown I'd rather be where we are right now than what is happening in NSW. They will be in lockdown longer than Victoria at this stage
And as always I ask the question what alternative do we have? Let the virus rip through and hope for the best? And once there is loss of life because of it who are we going to blame?
Every expert around the world says vaccination is the way out of lockdowns but if people can't (due to our botched vaccine roll out) or simply won't get vaccinated then what do we do?
Suppose it all comes down to what or who you value most :huh
No easy answers.....
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https://mobile.twitter.com/ncb_cfc/status/1416551782046572544
Well said bucks. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do get it. Those who are old, or in a high risk category, and watch the daily news tend to panic more than others.
Fleeting transmission that results in death, especially outdoors and in a category not described above is the biggest crock of poo I've heard in my life.
it's very contagious and travels by air across kms so let's shut down the entire state , including all schools and non exposure sites. :lol :lol
I am the biggest non-Bucks fan out there but I have to come to his defense on how he was attacked for voicing an opinion, apparently you are not allowed to voice a contrary opinion on Covid and if you do you will attract hate on a large scale.
We have became the nation of the biggest whinging aholes in the whole world.
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Lockdown to be extended but for how long will be announced tomorrow. 13 cases today and a further 4 since midnight. The positive is those 4 have all been in lockdown isolation during their infectious period.
NSW has had another 98 cases. 37 were infectious in the community.
And to add this an elderly man who returned to South Australia from hotel quarantine in NSW has tested positive to Covid in Adelaide. So SA is on high alert.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-south-australia-update-new-covid-19-case-modbury-hospital-quarantined-in-nsw/434196cd-3fb2-44f6-944c-ee47a5dbf2ab
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https://mobile.twitter.com/ncb_cfc/status/1416551782046572544
Well said bucks. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do get it. Those who are old, or in a high risk category, and watch the daily news tend to panic more than others.
Fleeting transmission that results in death, especially outdoors and in a category not described above is the biggest crock of poo I've heard in my life.
it's very contagious and travels by air across kms so let's shut down the entire state , including all schools and non exposure sites. :lol :lol
I am the biggest non-Bucks fan out there but I have to come to his defense on how he was attacked for voicing an opinion, apparently you are not allowed to voice a contrary opinion on Covid and if you do you will attract hate on a large scale.
We have became the nation of the biggest whinging aholes in the whole world.
Got no issue with Bucks and his opinion Chuck
last time I checked we are still entitled to have them
But.. he posted 3 tweets within the space of less than an hour
All the media and people are talking about is his first one
The media for only reasons they can explain have not made any reference to his other tweets. One (the 2nd) of which he said he supported the hard fast lockdown.
Why is that exactly?
So by extension people are jumping on one statement and not the entire 3 because it appears it doesn't suit their collective narrative
BTW the 3rd was where he said debate / robust discussion is a good thing but we still needed to take care of one another
As I said no issue with his opinion but I just wish people would look at all 3 three rather just select one
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1416963889204383747
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https://mobile.twitter.com/ncb_cfc/status/1416551782046572544
Well said bucks. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do get it. Those who are old, or in a high risk category, and watch the daily news tend to panic more than others.
Fleeting transmission that results in death, especially outdoors and in a category not described above is the biggest crock of poo I've heard in my life.
it's very contagious and travels by air across kms so let's shut down the entire state , including all schools and non exposure sites. :lol :lol
I am the biggest non-Bucks fan out there but I have to come to his defense on how he was attacked for voicing an opinion, apparently you are not allowed to voice a contrary opinion on Covid and if you do you will attract hate on a large scale.
We have became the nation of the biggest whinging aholes in the whole world.
Got no issue with Bucks and his opinion Chuck
last time I checked we are still entitled to have them
But.. he posted 3 tweets within the space of less than an hour
All the media and people are talking about is his first one
The media for only reasons they can explain have not made any reference to his other tweets. One (the 2nd) of which he said he supported the hard fast lockdown.
Why is that exactly?
So by extension people are jumping on one statement and not the entire 3 because it appears it doesn't suit their collective narrative
BTW the 3rd was where he said debate / robust discussion is a good thing but we still needed to take care of one another
As I said no issue with his opinion but I just wish people would look at all 3 three rather just select one
Which people are you referring to? His 2 quotes mean absolutely jack poo in the context of his message. Now that you brought it up. Care. Yes exactly take care of people which clearly some people dont give a toss about a struggling regional business owner that has next to no chance of getting covid?
You seem to only care about a virus which for most people doesn't kill or hurt if they are fit young and healthy.
Protect the frail, elderly and exposure sites and let everyone go about their business. I mean my council has one case so plenty of "care" shown there.
Bux and Stevenson have an open mind about what messages people are being told, perhaps you should also. It helps to stop watching the news also .
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VIC - Lockdown extended for a further 7 days. 13 cases today. 9 in isolation. 4 partially in the community. 1 mystery case in
Roxburgh park.
NSW - 78 cases today. 21 in the community. 95 in hospital. 27 in intensive care. 11 on ventilators. So far 5 dead.
SA - will go into a 7 day lockdown from 6pm tonight. 5 cases in the community, two linked to an indoor "celebratory function" at
restaurant. Genomic testing says it's the Delta variant from NSW HQ.
QLD - one case in the community today.
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so i see Phillip Island is up to 6 cases, 5 from the same travelling party into the island.
Lets hope it stays like that.
How contagious is this thing, because surely with so many exposure sites many more would have contracted the disease, let alone the people who never went there.
Best they have come up with is now its been detected in the waste water :lol They wonder why people aren't rushing for the jab.
My question to those who prefer a statewide lockdown. Would you still prefer it, if say 80% plus over 50 is vaccinated? if you believe Hunt, and can understand why people wouldnt, today they are at 60% for the over 50's.
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NSW has put certain regional areas around Orange in lockdown because it's spread there. It also had spread to Coffs Harbour. Covid doesn't care about imaginary lines on a map between city and country areas.
My question to those who prefer a statewide lockdown. Would you still prefer it, if say 80% plus over 50 is vaccinated? if you believe Hunt, and can understand why people wouldnt, today they are at 60% for the over 50's.
Greg Hunt lying again making out getting one dose is "vaccinated" ::).
On his own federal government covid website it states that only 18.5% of over 50s are fully vaccinated. FFS, over two thirds of over 70s are still not fully vaccinated :facepalm.
(https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/full__3500x3500__-_b/public/images/publications/2021/07/covid-19-vaccination-doses-by-age-and-sex_14.png?itok=OiANdgyV)
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/australias-covid-19-vaccine-rollout
The vaccine rollout has been an utter shambles. There's a reason why Australia is last in the OCED.
Anyway, to answer your question, we need >80% of the over 16 population fully vaccinated (two doses). At the moment we're only at 14% :facepalm. The use of masks in certain dense indoor settings I'm presuming will also remain as an additional cheap defence. The vaccines provide a 90+% effectiveness against hospitalisation. Having effective herd immunity via the vaccine (in combo with masks) will also limit the virus from mutating rapidly to even more stronger strains.
Right now we (Australia) are still seeing covid spread even with significant restrictions. Vaccine rates need to be the vast majority of the population before we can fully open up (including international travel). It's likely there will some quarantine restrictions on international arrivals and destinations for a number of years given undeveloped countries will still be significantly unvaccinated. That's another reason why we needed purpose-built quarantine facilities around Australia despite 18 months of inaction from the federal government.
It won't surprise me either if people require vaccination passports & certificates to travel and attend large mass gathering events. The nurse who gave me my second jab told me my vaccination certificate will be attached to my account on the mygov website. There's also been so talk that if the Grand Final was to be held at the MCG then only fully vaccinated fans should be allowed to attend so we can still have a decently large crowd.
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On average the flu would have killed 157 Aussies at this stage of the year
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On average the flu would have killed 157 Aussies at this stage of the year
But (if you believe Greg Hunt) there have been on deaths this year from the flu.
It was one of the stat's he waffled on about yesterday in his presser
Have to say there is a lot of waffle in ALL pressers ;D
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NSW has put certain regional areas around Orange in lockdown because it's spread there. It also had spread to Coffs Harbour. Covid doesn't care about imaginary lines on a map between city and country areas.
My question to those who prefer a statewide lockdown. Would you still prefer it, if say 80% plus over 50 is vaccinated? if you believe Hunt, and can understand why people wouldnt, today they are at 60% for the over 50's.
Greg Hunt lying again making out getting one dose is "vaccinated" ::).
On his own federal government covid website it states that only 18.5% of over 50s are fully vaccinated. FFS, over two thirds of over 70s are still not fully vaccinated :facepalm.
(https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/full__3500x3500__-_b/public/images/publications/2021/07/covid-19-vaccination-doses-by-age-and-sex_14.png?itok=OiANdgyV)
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/australias-covid-19-vaccine-rollout
The vaccine rollout has been an utter shambles. There's a reason why Australia is last in the OCED.
Anyway, to answer your question, we need >80% of the over 16 population fully vaccinated (two doses). At the moment we're only at 14% :facepalm. The use of masks in certain dense indoor settings I'm presuming will also remain as an additional cheap defence. The vaccines provide a 90+% effectiveness against hospitalisation. Having effective herd immunity via the vaccine (in combo with masks) will also limit the virus from mutating rapidly to even more stronger strains.
Right now we (Australia) are still seeing covid spread even with significant restrictions. Vaccine rates need to be the vast majority of the population before we can fully open up (including international travel). It's likely there will some quarantine restrictions on international arrivals and destinations for a number of years given undeveloped countries will still be significantly unvaccinated. That's another reason why we needed purpose-built quarantine facilities around Australia despite 18 months of inaction from the federal government.
It won't surprise me either if people require vaccination passports & certificates to travel and attend large mass gathering events. The nurse who gave me my second jab told me my vaccination certificate will be attached to my account on the mygov website. There's also been so talk that if the Grand Final was to be held at the MCG then only fully vaccinated fans should be allowed to attend so we can still have a decently large crowd.
fair enough MT, though can i ask why do we need that many vaccinated. Do people like hunt includes kids under 18 in that figure?
Does anyone know what the OZ population not including kids under 18?
I personally think we need 80% of the over 50's then the others can go as they please.
Those who haven't jabbed can run their own risk. For most it will be no more than a flu.
The majority of the risky categories (over 50's) are at no threat at this point.
As for the vax rollout, IMO its not serious here where people are dying so let other nations grab it. I dont know how truthful this is but i read african countries have limited vaccines available.
Also everyones favourite competent NZ PM Jacinta surely would have a far better vaccine rollout than Scomo. Surely :shh
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On average the flu would have killed 157 Aussies at this stage of the year
But (if you believe Greg Hunt) there have been on deaths this year from the flu.
It was one of the stat's he waffled on about yesterday in his presser
Have to say there is a lot of waffle in ALL pressers ;D
yep sure is
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Also everyones favourite competent NZ PM Jacinta surely would have a far better vaccine rollout than Scomo. Surely :shh
Dont need a better rollout when you have everyone in the hobbit hole and have bolted the door shut
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:lol
very true chuck.
i use the afl as an example. Even when they did have crowds no one was turning up. People would rather lock themselves up at home, in case i suspect they got covid.
Even if they do mandate a passport, or a test on entry it wont happen this year and by next year it probably wont matter as a lot of people have made up their mind and covid would have to to be totally eliminated on a global scale before these types resumed their normal life.
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VIC - 22 new cases today. Thankfully 16 of those were in isolation. So 6 in the community for some period of their infection. All
cases are linked, so no mystery cases (yesterday's 'mystery' case has now been linked). 5 people in hospital and 1 in ICU.
NSW - 110 new cases today. 37 in isolation - so that's 73 in the community for some period of their infection :facepalm. 106 in hospital and 23 in ICU. Latest modelling saying they will need to remain in lockdown to September.
SA - 1 new case today and linked. So good news so far for the croweaters. 50 exposure sites is the concern.
QLD - no local cases today. So that's good too. Sunshine Coast on alert though due to that returned Qlder who visited Young &
Jackson's while studying down here.
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A couple more interesting numbers
145 people in hospital across Australia
24 people in ICU, one of those in Vic, the rest in NSW
Total Vic cases from this outbreak is 105 with 28k close contacts contacted and where required (tier 1 and positive) in isolation
Total NSW cases from this outbreak is now over 1,300 with 10k of close contacts contacted and where required in iso.
Qld case is interesting she was contacted by Vic contact tracing via text was told she needed to get tested and isolate for 14 days. She got tested, first test negative didn't isolate developed symptoms few days later got tested again and was found to be positive. Only isolated after 2nd test, that's why QLD is on high alert
And just our update on the upstanding removalists who caused our latest outbreak. A servo at Nhill was only added as an exposure site last night after more CCTV footage came to light. :banghead
And sticking with NSW removalists a new dynamic duo 2 were stopped by Vic police at Mildura last night trying to get into Victoria. :facepalm They were fined and turned around and sent back
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The CCTV vision of the 3 removalists from NSW that broke the rules and then lied about it :banghead.
https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1417722807614468100
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The CCTV vision of the 3 removalists from NSW that broke the rules and then lied about it :banghead.
https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1417722807614468100
Looks like they've also effectively killed their own mother now... :shh
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different blokes Dio.
the 2 you are talking about were some iranian blokes, who were from nsw and only travelled in nsw.
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Not much love for Jacinda across the Tasman. Strange as i thought she was so much better at this according to some :shh
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/07/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-slammed-as-failure-for-disabled-kiwis.html
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different blokes Dio.
the 2 you are talking about were some iranian blokes, who were from nsw and only travelled in nsw.
Yep correct Frankie
Just 2 more NSW removalists doing what NSW removalists do
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To add some humour to the thread.
Not sure anyone follows these guys.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRlOiLFgygI/?utm_medium=copy_link
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so, I doubt this would be brought up on here :shh
Prahran Market had a case Saturday and today is Thursday. On my mates that is 5 days.
We have just been made aware by the DHHS that a confirmed COVID-positive shopper visited Prahran Market on Saturday the 17th of July between 9.40 am and 11.15 am.
Just heard another retailer in nunawading retailer strip speak on 3aw, as they had some mix up as well with DHHS.
On face value there isn't non-compliance ,so i wonder how the contact tracing system is going down here? :lol :lol
IMO this is why we are still in lockdowns. They have no faith in their own system.
That said, lets see how many actually come from the market itself. Should be hundreds and hundreds if you believe the government.
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so, I doubt this would be brought up on here :shh
Prahran Market had a case Saturday and today is Thursday. On my mates that is 5 days.
We have just been made aware by the DHHS that a confirmed COVID-positive shopper visited Prahran Market on Saturday the 17th of July between 9.40 am and 11.15 am.
Just heard another retailer in nunawading retailer strip speak on 3aw, as they had some mix up as well with DHHS.
On face value there isn't non-compliance ,so i wonder how the contact tracing system is going down here? :lol :lol
IMO this is why we are still in lockdowns. They have no faith in their own system.
That said, lets see how many actually come from the market itself. Should be hundreds and hundreds if you believe the government.
Nice try but not quite cigar Frankie
Prahran market was added last night because the person who visited their was one of the positive cases from yesterday.
You cant add something as an exposure site until a positive case is detected, interviewed and the details given.
You really seem to either struggle or refuse to acknowledge with how contact tracing works. Understand it doesn't suit your purpose and that's OK
You do understand that contact tracing is only as good as the information the interviewee gives and if they've been checking in via QR codes. Think you may even find this is part of the issue NSW (remember them Aust Gold Standard) is having people not being as forthcoming as they should.
What is clear I reckon is that this time people are doing the right thing during their interviews (exception being the Hume family but I'll let you look that one up yourself ;D)
But I digress
Sites are added as positive cases come through. They link a person movements to already known exposure sites. From there they determine a person's infectious period remembering the virus incubation for up to 14 days and then add the places they've been to during their infectious period
Oh and my summary above doesn't just come from what Vic contact tracing says it is what another state's contact tracing team spoke of last year when we were in lockdown
Interestingly in today's numbers the 4th person who was in the group of 4 that went to Phillip Island only tested positive yesterday. That's 7 days after the others...
In this outbreak like the last one our contact tracing is working. Why? Because there are 380+ sites listed. 12 months ago we'd be lucky to have 80
You can ridicule our contact tracing as much as you like but right now it is working. Over 20k people contact, more than 15k in iso...that's how it should be
The biggest positive we have from today's 26 cases is the fact that 24 people were already in iso. And that's not due to luck
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NSW - 124 new cases today. 70 cases were still in the community for part or all of their infectious period. 118 in hospital. 28 in ICU.
VIC - 26 new cases today. All linked. 24 were in isolation so 2 were in the community.
SA - 8 news cases today (including the 6 announced late arvo yesterday). All linked. 1 in hospital.
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NSW has put certain regional areas around Orange in lockdown because it's spread there. It also had spread to Coffs Harbour. Covid doesn't care about imaginary lines on a map between city and country areas.
My question to those who prefer a statewide lockdown. Would you still prefer it, if say 80% plus over 50 is vaccinated? if you believe Hunt, and can understand why people wouldnt, today they are at 60% for the over 50's.
Greg Hunt lying again making out getting one dose is "vaccinated" ::).
On his own federal government covid website it states that only 18.5% of over 50s are fully vaccinated. FFS, over two thirds of over 70s are still not fully vaccinated :facepalm.
(https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/full__3500x3500__-_b/public/images/publications/2021/07/covid-19-vaccination-doses-by-age-and-sex_14.png?itok=OiANdgyV)
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/australias-covid-19-vaccine-rollout
The vaccine rollout has been an utter shambles. There's a reason why Australia is last in the OCED.
Anyway, to answer your question, we need >80% of the over 16 population fully vaccinated (two doses). At the moment we're only at 14% :facepalm. The use of masks in certain dense indoor settings I'm presuming will also remain as an additional cheap defence. The vaccines provide a 90+% effectiveness against hospitalisation. Having effective herd immunity via the vaccine (in combo with masks) will also limit the virus from mutating rapidly to even more stronger strains.
Right now we (Australia) are still seeing covid spread even with significant restrictions. Vaccine rates need to be the vast majority of the population before we can fully open up (including international travel). It's likely there will some quarantine restrictions on international arrivals and destinations for a number of years given undeveloped countries will still be significantly unvaccinated. That's another reason why we needed purpose-built quarantine facilities around Australia despite 18 months of inaction from the federal government.
It won't surprise me either if people require vaccination passports & certificates to travel and attend large mass gathering events. The nurse who gave me my second jab told me my vaccination certificate will be attached to my account on the mygov website. There's also been so talk that if the Grand Final was to be held at the MCG then only fully vaccinated fans should be allowed to attend so we can still have a decently large crowd.
fair enough MT, though can i ask why do we need that many vaccinated. Do people like hunt includes kids under 18 in that figure?
Does anyone know what the OZ population not including kids under 18?
I personally think we need 80% of the over 50's then the others can go as they please.
Those who haven't jabbed can run their own risk. For most it will be no more than a flu.
The majority of the risky categories (over 50's) are at no threat at this point.
As for the vax rollout, IMO its not serious here where people are dying so let other nations grab it. I dont know how truthful this is but i read african countries have limited vaccines available.
Also everyones favourite competent NZ PM Jacinta surely would have a far better vaccine rollout than Scomo. Surely :shh
Kids are not included in those figures (over 16s) but as the delta variant is infecting the young more than other strains there's now a discussion going on about the hows and whys of vaccinating kids as well.
The percentage number that is required to be vaccinated isn't a hard and fast number for all viruses. Obviously the higher the number vaccinated the better. One key factor is how infectious a particular virus is. Measles for instance is extremely infectious and so it takes 95% to suppress it. It's why kids are inoculated at a very young age. It was initially mentioned with the earlier strains of covid that 70% of the adult population vaccinated may be enough. But the stronger more infectious delta variant seems to have the medical experts pushing that up now to 80%.
Roughly 20m out of 26m are 18+ y.o.
One reason to suppress a virus is to dramatically slow its ability to evolve and mutate. The delta variant for instance as mentioned seems to have developed the ability to get pass kids' stronger immune system. Allowing covid to continue to rapidly evolve and mutate further could risk making the vaccines less effective. That's why you just can't vaccinate the old and allow the virus to run rampant through the young. Most of the cases are in the young more socially connected age groups.
ps. NZ's quarantine system has been better than Australia's. We've had 28 leaks from HQ across the country (that's one in every 3 weeks) and that's not counting the limo driver that started the latest outbreak in NSW. The combination of the slow vaccine rollout plus not having proper purpose-built federal quarantine facilities away from CBDs after 18 months into a pandemic is the reason half the country is currently in lockdown.
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Australia’s medical watchdog (TGA) has approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/tga-approves-pfizer-vaccine-for-teenagers/news-story/d913c0121dea127a27bf79ac4d33f91d
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VIC - 14 new cases today. All linked. 10 in isolation & 4 in the community for part of their infectious period. 7 in hospital. 2 in
ICU (not on ventilators).
NSW - 136 new cases today. 70 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 137 in hospital. 32 in ICU.
Gladys has called their outbreak a "national emergency".
SA - just the one new case today. So a good day for the croweaters.
QLD - a QANTAS flight attendant who was covid positive flew from Brisbane to Longreach.
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NZ / Australia travel bubble has been "paused" for the next 2 months
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How times have changed.
https://mobile.twitter.com/DrBlackVelvet/status/1413624954537476096 (https://mobile.twitter.com/DrBlackVelvet/status/1413624954537476096)
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VIC - 12 new cases today. All linked. 10 in isolation and 2 partially in the community during their infectious period. 3 in ICU.
NSW - 163 new cases today. 71 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 139 in hospital. 37 in ICU including 17
on ventilators. 6 deaths.
SA - just the one new case today. So again good news.
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Malta and Canada have very high vaccine uptake but still have many cases and still have deaths.
Restrictions are still commonplace.
I can’t see governments giving us back our freedoms. First the Alpha now the delta strain. We will be in perpetual fear with the “experts” telling us to trust them and just be “compliant” and not be “difficult”.
We are living in Orwellian times.
They won’t force us to take the vaccine but they will impose restrictions on those who choose not the take it.
Will governments give up the control they have? Will we be able to go somewhere without having to check in?
Will we ever be free again?
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Stuffing loud mouth experts coming out of the woodwork these days in greater numbers than Dee’s supporters
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The so called experts that sit at home telling us what to do on their $600,000 salaries?
Ooh yes those experts. Sadly these "experts" and restrictions are here for the next 1-2 years plus.
They wouldn't have been too happy with protesters around the country today. I read Queensland had 10,000, all in close proximity you would think and not wearing masks. So based on that we should see hundreds and thousands of cases. :shh
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Anti-vaxxers.
Qanon conspiracists.
Religious fundamentalists.
Trump cultists.
Karens/selfish "me me me" narcissists.
Ah, the full house of nutters on display yesterday ::) :facepalm.
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ps. Funny how there wasn't a single anti-Morrison placard or chant given these lockdowns would've been avoided if the muppet in the Lodge hadn't stuffed up the vaccine rollout and had built proper federal quarantine facilities. What a coincidence - NOT! ::)
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Anyway, back to the real world where these selfish gits won't change existing health policy nor directives and only potentially risked a super-spreader event if covid-positive covidiots were present.
Brett Sutton - Chief Health Officer, Victoria
I love freedom. Who doesn't love freedom? I want freedom from being amongst the over 4 million official (and likely 10 million actual) COVID deaths globally. And freedom from being amongst the over 13 million current active cases. Or millions of current Long COVID cases. 1/
COVID doesn't make you free - debilitating fatigue, ongoing shortness of breath, neurological and psychiatric symptoms for weeks to months. We've avoided a huge potential burden of illness in Australia but the 30,000 cases we've had still represents so much suffering. 2/
When we prevent illness, the argument seems to go that there isn't really an issue, so why the restrictions? But this pandemic is far, far from over. New variants could still be catastrophic for much of the world - Australia included. They are hugely challenging to manage. 3/
That's not a reason a 'give up'. Letting infections potentially overwhelm our health system will cause illness and death at an awful scale. It also impacts civil liberties and it's hugely damaging to the economy to have widespread transmission. See: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)00978-8/fulltext
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We can all argue the merits or otherwise of various approaches to managing transmission, but let's not pretend that 'marching for freedom' will actually deliver the precious freedom that we all need and desire. end/
https://twitter.com/VictorianCHO/status/1418837281012535296
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By the way, got to love this juvenile attitude towards medical and scientific experts. Those throwing tantrums can't handle there are smarter and more knowledgeable people out there with years of practical experience in scientific research. Clearly, some people never got past being 14 where "my parents are stupid, my teachers are stupid, everybody else is stupid, I know everything I need to know, I'll do whatever I want, screw everyone else." :nopity
Of course, the religious fundamentalists fear and rant about modern secular society because Australia is trending towards a majority non-religious population (next month's census will be interesting) and they despise modern science because it can explain the hows and whys without resorting to ancient mysticism, superstition and supernatural beings :shh.
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:lol
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Do you think the majority of those protesting across the country were religious MT? You picked out a few examples but I doubt that very much. I would think a cross section of people from all walks of life. Some criminals too. You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about religious people. :shh
It will only get bigger from this point unfortunately, which will give authorities any excuse to extend lockdowns even if there aren't any cases.
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Religious nutters health nutters they’re everywhere
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Sadly 2 more deaths in Sydnry overnight
One was a lady in her 30's with no underlying health issues. Other was a lady in her 70s again no underlying health issues
141 new cases in Sydney, 54 of then under investigation as currently no link to any of their outbreaks. 38 were out in the community while infectious
11 new cases on Victoria all linked and all were in isolation
3 new cases in Siuth Aust all in isolation
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Queensland is "at risk" of new COVID-19 cases after a man from Sydney ignored quarantine orders, travelled to the state and spent days in the community.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-25/queensland-coronavirus-sydney-man-flight-attendant-case/100321164
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VIC - 11 new cases today. All linked and all in isolation. 7 in hospital. 2 in ICU (one on a ventilator).
NSW - 145 new cases today. 76 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 156 in hospital. 44 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 8 dead.
SA - just the one new case.
Qld - one new case under investigation.
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Now 10 deaths in NSW from this outbreak
Another 2 people in their 80's were announced this afternoon
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Now 10 deaths in NSW from this outbreak
Another 2 people in their 80's were announced this afternoon
And it's all Dictator Dan's fault.
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Now 10 deaths in NSW from this outbreak
Another 2 people in their 80's were announced this afternoon
And it's all Dictator Dan's fault.
>:( :banghead >:(
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Feel free to delete my post if my sense of humour is not to your liking.
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I find it funny '65.
Also remember that COVID-19 deaths are inflated but vaccine reactions are not inflated.
Haha
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Vaccine reactions are the biggest myth going around Andy. Media scum bags will make it sound a lot worse. I put it in the same category at those who believe you have a chance at getting covid walking outside your house. Still waiting on the hundreds and thousands of cases, let alone deaths, to come from the national marches over the weekends.
So to recap now that 65 brought it up 70 vrs 802. Not something either premier should be happy with.
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Yeah you clearly won't get it walking outside your house.
Problem is letting tens or hundreds of thousands of people go outside, mingle and muck around.
Regardless, do we think we can ever beat this virus? Even with lockdowns and vaccines you have to wonder if it will just keep mutating and being a problem. Not sure we can really get on top of it for good.
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So to recap now that 65 brought it up 70 vrs 802. Not something either premier should be happy with.
802 deaths most of which occurred in Federally funded and regulated aged care facilities.
But why let the facts get in the way.
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Hi 1965 .. from what I’ve read most of the federally funded aged care facilities are and were in regional Victoria at the time which more or less had minimal Covid infection rates. Is this correct?
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Hi 1965 .. from what I’ve read most of the federally funded aged care facilities are and were in regional Victoria at the time which more or less had minimal Covid infection rates. Is this correct?
The country Aged Care facilities were the ones the Victorian govt kept under their jurisdiction. The private enterprise sector couldn't see much profit in them.
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So to recap now that 65 brought it up 70 vrs 802. Not something either premier should be happy with.
802 deaths most of which occurred in Federally funded and regulated aged care facilities.
But why let the facts get in the way.
Yep funny it didnt affect any other state just this one
keep trying old fella
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Yeah you clearly won't get it walking outside your house.
Problem is letting tens or hundreds of thousands of people go outside, mingle and muck around.
Regardless, do we think we can ever beat this virus? Even with lockdowns and vaccines you have to wonder if it will just keep mutating and being a problem. Not sure we can really get on top of it for good.
i read somewhere not one single case has come from outside transmission. Its a load of garbage that i can walk down the street and catch covid so therefore we have to be locked up becaause of these so called experts. The protests should release hundreds and thousands of cases if you believe half the garbage the experts are telling us.
all these cases people crammed into the gate at the footy is not in the open air. I take your point you cant have people on top of each other as was the case here, and also at the protests.
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The amount of so called experts during this must have increased by 1000%.
Sick of hearing this expert this, this expert that blah blah stuffing blah
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The amount of so called experts during this must have increased by 1000%.
Sick of hearing this expert this, this expert that blah blah stuffing blah
funny part is people watch the experts dribble daily, and act accordingly.
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This is no joke, but I honestly wanna know what Claw thinks.
I would follow his advice on this one
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This is no joke, but I honestly wanna know what Claw thinks.
I would follow his advice on this one
Hmmm
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Been waiting to catch up with one of my best mates since November
Can’t go to his house on the weekend , but I can meet him at the pub and smash pints all day
Seems to make perfect sense :banghead :banghead :banghead
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VIC - 10 new cases today. All linked and in isolation. Lockdown ends tonight. Well done Vics :clapping.
SA - no new cases. Their lockdown also ends tonight. Well done croweaters :clapping.
NSW - 172 new cases today. 79 were in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 169 in hospital. 46 in ICU (19 on ventilators). 10 dead.
WA - 10 cases combined on two cargo ships in port.
QLD - no new cases today. Still investigating that case that tested negative 3 times in HQ but then positive once out.
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Australians could be forced to wait even longer for a shot in the arm as major delays push back the expected delivery of 51 million Novavax Covid-19 vaccine doses until next year.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/innovation/novavax-covid19-vaccine-supplies-delayed/news-story/d9829a5d1476b1f65399de590fbe7b7b
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will announce a four-week extension of the lockdown on Wednesday as the state banks on young people in Sydney’s west taking up the AstraZeneca vaccine to stem surging case numbers.
Ms Berejiklian will on Wednesday announce an extension of the lockdown, with concessions to allow construction to resume from Saturday in non-hotspot areas, rapid antigen testing of year 12 students to allow them to return to school and a singles bubble for people who live alone.
There are no plans for face-to-face learning for students in other years.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/all-hands-on-deck-pharmacies-mass-clinics-to-offer-under-40s-astrazeneca-shot-20210727-p58df8.html
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VIC - 9 new cases today. 8 are linked and in isolation. 1 mystery case though of a traffic controller at the Moonee Valley testing
facility.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/new-victorian-mystery-covid-19-case-worked-at-testing-clinic-20210728-p58dqv.html
NSW - 177 new cases today. 68 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 62 under investigation. 165 in
hospital. 56 in ICU. 11 dead.
QLD - 1 new case today. A man who tested negative while in quarantine but then positive once released and while staying at a
Roma St backpackers in Brisbane.
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VIC - 7 new cases (including the traffic controller from yesterday). The 6 announced today are in isolation. 4 of these cases were day-13 tests from Bacchus Marsh. 7 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NSW - 239 new cases today :o. 88 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. Another 70 under investigation. 182 in hospital. 54 in ICU (22 on ventilators). 2 more deaths.
It was also mentioned that 25% of over 70s up there haven't had even one dose of vaccine so they are expecting the number of deaths to rise as the number of cases continue to rise.
SA - 2 new cases. All in isolation.
QLD - no new cases but that backpackers is still closed.
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VIC - 3 new cases today. All in isolation. The traffic controller has been indirectly linked back to the Ariele Maribyrnong apartment.
NSW - 170 new cases today. 52 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 53 under investigation. 187 in hospital. 58 in ICU (24 on ventilators). It was mentioned last night on Sydney news that of those in ICU: 4 are in their 30s, 8 in their 20s and two are teenagers. There's also been 300 fines in the past 24 hours (150 for refusing to wear a mask). The idiot of the day is the nitwit who deliberately went to work at a construction site while knowingly infectious :facepalm.
QLD - one new case today. At a local school in Brisbane.
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Burnet institute says we require at least:
* 95% of over 60s vaccinated.
* 70% of the rest of the population vaccinated.
* Lighter restrictions to control outbreaks so not to overwhelm the health system (i.e. hospitalisations).
https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1420992811042750465
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The latest "4-stage plan":
A. Current Phase: Vaccinate, Prepare and Pilot* — Continue to strongly suppress the virus for the purpose of minimising community transmission
"*No jurisdiction required to increase restrictions beyond current settings"
And when we hit 70% of double-dose vaccination we can go to:
B. Vaccination Transition Phase — Seek to minimise serious illness, hospitalisation and fatality as a result of COVID-19 with low level restrictions
Then we have to hit 80% of double-dose vaccination before we can move to:
C. Vaccination Consolidation Phase — Seek to minimise serious illness, hospitalisations and fatalities as a result of COVID-19 with baseline restrictions
International travel begins again at 80 per cent vaccination rate.
Before the elusive:
D. Final Post-Vaccination Phase — Manage COVID-19 consistent with public health management of other infectious diseases
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-30/covid-live-blog-latest-news-australia-nsw-qld-vaccine-lockdown/100335538
More here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-30/national-cabinet-update-covid19-support-vaccine-targets/100338334
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QLD - 6 new cases today linked to that school case yesterday. 11 LGAs will go into an immediate 3-day lockdown from 4pm today.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/parts-of-queensland-to-go-into-lockdown-seven-new-covid-19-cases-20210731-p58enx.html
VIC - 2 new cases today. All linked. One in isolation but one was out in the community (went to Doncaster East woolies).
NSW - 210 new cases today. 32 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. A whopping 120 still under investigation. 203 in hospital. 53 in ICU (27 in ventilation). 1 further death sadly.
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Had my vaccination yesterday .. second Pfizer
I can honestly say I’ve never felt so crook. Chills, shakes, sore joints and headaches (I can’t remember the last headache I’ve ever had) .. Today has been a genuine struggle
It’s interesting how some people don’t have a reaction and others can feel like death warmed up
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Had my vaccination yesterday .. second Pfizer
I can honestly say I’ve never felt so crook. Chills, shakes, sore joints and headaches (I can’t remember the last headache I’ve ever had) .. Today has been a genuine struggle
It’s interesting how some people don’t have a reaction and others can feel like death warmed up
First AZ is worse than second.
Second Pfizer is worse than first.
It's like getting a good hit of the flu really.
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First AZ is worse than second.
Second Pfizer is worse than first.
It's like getting a good hit of the flu really.
Yes, I heard that
Apart from a bloody sore arm I didn't have any side effects from my 1st AZ jab. So hoping the 2nd based on what the say means no effects
Had a friend have their 2nd AZ on Friday and they feel fine. After their first jab they had really bad headaches.
And PS
Take care Damo.
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Chief Health Officer, Victoria
@VictorianCHO
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Jul 24
We can all argue the merits or otherwise of various approaches to managing transmission, but let's not pretend that 'marching for freedom' will actually deliver the precious freedom that we all need and desire. end/
https://mobile.twitter.com/VictorianCHO/status/1418837288826540034
I’m curious as to why the Chief health officer felt it necessary to comment on the silly people wanting to demonstrate
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theage.com.au/national/victoria/anti-lockdown-protesters-descend-on-downtown-melbourne-20210724-p58ckf.html
Although he gave a minor warning prior to the protests last year, but when the Black Lives Matter protests were the flavour of the month there were no tweets seen from him about how stupid any protester was then. :rollin
Very very convenient selective criticism from him and many of the phoneys in charge.
You’d have to be blind to not see the blatant hypocrisy.
They could’ve had another BLM protest and the silence would be deafening again.
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Phase two, which would result in a meaningful easing of restrictions, no long lockdowns, and a relaxation of overseas arrivals caps, would begin when 70 per cent was reached.
Phase three, which would offer life approaching normal, would begin when an 80 per cent rate was reached, and the full freedom would come at a rate somewhere well above 80 per cent but yet to be defined.
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Had both my AZ shots
It’s fine
I just want life back
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QLD - 13 new local cases today. Linked to schools. So they've extended their south-east lockdown to Sunday.
NSW - 207 new cases. 72 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 46 under investigation. 232 in hospital. 54 in ICU (25 on ventilators). One further death.
VIC - 2 new cases. All linked and both in isolation.
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NSW - 199 new cases today. 82 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 47 under investigation. 250 in hospital. 53 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 43 of those in ICU are unvaccinated.
QLD - 16 new cases. A potential further positive in Cairns is being investigated.
VIC - 4 new cases. All linked and all in isolation.
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Okay a bit messy but here's what has been said today regarding the Doherty Institute modelling:
Summary:
- Government says early interventions with short, sharp lockdowns, are the most cost-effective way to handle the virus
- The modelling is defined as an infectious disease model and the health impact reported are all COVID-19 related
- Modelling suggests when 70% of the population is vaccinated lockdowns can ease
- Data suggests younger adults are peak transmitters of COVID-19
Sources: The Doherty Institute & SBS
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Professor McVernon from Doherty Institute says their modelling found that at 50-60% vaccination, there would still be “rapidly growing outbreaks that would be very difficult to control” - she says that above 70%, that risk is far lower
Jodie McVernon: "Vaccination alone is a very big part of the answer but it is not the whole answer. We must maintain ongoing public health and social measures"
Professor McVernon makes the point that real-world data comparing the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines shows they have very similar numbers on reducing hospitalisation and deaths from COVID
Chief medical officer Paul Kelly on reopening Australia and removing COVID restrictions: “We need to move with that four phase plan to a different phase - we need to accept that there will be cases, we need to accept that there will be hospitalisations, and there will be deaths”
https://twitter.com/JoshButler/
https://twitter.com/murpharoo/status/1422382810929586178
During the presentation, the Doherty Institute said risk was clear.
“We know this from looking around the world for 18 months. Yes, children can get covid and we are concerned about them becoming infectious but they’re not as good as their parents are,’’ she said.
“In this case it’s really the 20-39 years that are peak spreaders. They will bring covid to their children and to their parents.”
The new research warns that while “younger adults are peak transmitters of COVID-19, older adults experience the most severe health impacts”.
“As supply allows, extending eligibility to all adults (16+) offers the greatest potential to slow down transmission,’’ the research states.
Doherty Institute Professor Jodie McVernon said the key message was that immunising younger people should be a priority.
“This is a strategy that basically follows where we are right now but brings forward immunisation of the 30-39 group to the beginning of September and 16-29 to early in October,’’ she said.
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/pm-reveals-new-aussie-superspreaders-driving-delta-outbreaks/news-story/c118427321c992343ac32f169bfa4554
Key Doherty Institute slides:
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E71URTuVkAAhf_9?format=jpg&name=medium)
Sources: Doherty Institute & Casey Briggs (ABC)
Modelling notes that the Original strains could be suppressed without vaccination. Not the case now, the Doherty Institute finds.
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https://twitter.com/naveenjrazik/status/1422384787503779840
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Cost to the economy
“Treasury has undertaken analysis of the various COVID scenarios modelled by Doherty,” Mr Frydenberg said.
“The economic cost comes down significantly if governments work quickly to get on top of the virus.
“Early interventions, short, sharp lockdowns, are the most cost-effective way to handle the virus.
“What Treasury have found is that at 50 per cent and 60 per cent vaccination rates, it’s five times more costly should governments not move early to get on top of the virus, and that’s the short, sharp lockdowns that we’re now seeing in Queensland, that we’ve seen in Victoria and that we’ve seen in South Australia.”
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/slow-lockdowns-five-times-more-costly-than-snap-ones/video/62e23a36b4edd98797492634b2faa557
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Vaccination rates by region:
Here's an easier to read version of the newly published vaccination data by SA4 region.
These are the raw figures, I have not adjusted for the age profiles of each of these regions. You would expect younger areas to have lower vax rates at this point.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E708AvVVkAENhxK?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
https://twitter.com/CaseyBriggs/status/1422359106275266569
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VIC - no new cases reported earlier today but there's been allegedly one case this arvo.
NSW - 233 new cases today. 68 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 73 under investigation. 286 in hospital. 53 in ICU (23 on ventilators). Two deaths including a man in his 20s who died at home.
QLD - 17 new cases including one under investigation.
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Case confirmed. A teacher at Al-Taqwa College in Truganina.
Tier 2 exposure site at Coles in Yarraville on July 29.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/victoria-investigating-new-covid-19-case-after-reporting-first-donut-day-in-weeks-c-3593446
In other news, South Korea is reporting two cases of the covid mutation Delta Plus.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/skorea-detects-its-first-two-cases-delta-plus-covid-19-variant-2021-08-03/
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LMAO Delta Plus
FFS here we go again
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LMAO Delta Plus
FFS here we go again
Agree
When will this poo end
Bohol (where I live in Philippines when there) , has closed down all arrivals from the 6th to 20th of August via both sea and air.
Just seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for getting back to any resemblance of normality
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VIC - 8 new cases. Two additional cases this arvo plus 6 from yesterday including the teacher. 3 linked & in isolation. Rest under investigation. One was a footy player from the Newport footy club who played against West Footscray. 3 schools closed and there's 54 exposure sites.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/melbourne/two-more-new-cases-snap-lockdown-on-the-table-as-health-authorities-probe-three-mystery-cases/ar-AAMWOYx?ocid=msedgntp
NSW - 262 new cases today (their worst day). 72 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 133 under investigation. 290 in hospital. 51 in ICU. 5 additional deaths.
QLD - 16 new local cases today.
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Just announced - a 7-day lockdown in Victoria from 8pm tonight.
Hunter region in NSW has also been put into lockdown as it's spreading out of Greater Sydney.
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Just announced - a 7-day lockdown in Victoria from 8pm tonight.
Hunter region in NSW has also been put into lockdown as it's spreading out of Greater Sydney.
Regarding the Hunter region lockdown it appears a group people from lockdown Greater Sydney headed up north for a beach party. :o. So now it's spread
Yet again people doing the wrong thing....
:help
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VIC - 6 new cases today including the two from late yesterday. All linked but out in the community. Exposure sites: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
NSW - 291 new cases today (another state record). 96 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 104 under investigation. 304 in hospital. 50 in ICU (21 on ventilators). One further death to take the total to 22. Some Sydney hospitals are under stress with ambulances with covid patients being forced to wait 5-7 hours.
QLD - 10 new cases today. All linked. More hopefully news today.
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VIC - 29 new cases. All linked but all were out in the community :P.
Exposure sites: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
NSW - 319 new cases (another state record). 83 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 98 under investigation. 345 in hospital. 56 in ICU (23 on ventilators). 5 more deaths.
QLD - 13 new cases. No decision yet if they are going to come out of or extend their lockdown beyond tomorrow.
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VIC - 11 new cases. All linked but all out in the community during their infectious period. 6 in hospital and one in ICU.
A drive-thru vaccine centre in being opened in Melton.
18-39 year olds will now be able to get AZ at nine state hubs with a doctor's approval.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-08/victoria-new-local-covid-cases-melbourne-lockdown/100359356
NSW - 262 new cases. 72 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 104 under investigation. 351 in hospital. 58 in ICU. One further death.
QLD - 9 cases today. The lockdown in the south-east of the state ends at 4pm today. However, a taxi-driver in Cairns who is positive was out in the community for 10 days. So Cairns and Yarrabah have been placed in a 3-day lockdown.
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VIC - 11 new cases. All linked. One in isolation. 10 out in the community during their infectious period.
NSW - 283 new cases. 106 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 71 under investigation. 349 in hospital. 67 in ICU (29 on ventilators). One further death. Tamworth in lockdown and Byron Bay on alert after a positive case.
QLD - 4 new cases and all linked to SE school cluster. No new cases in lockdowned Cairns.
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In my controvertial opinion, of all those that end up in ICU or worse, vast majority will be contracted from health care workers. Lockdowns aren't going to prevent this kind of high risk transmission. Has been that way since the first outbreak. May bring down case numbers in low risk community transmission which eventually will reduce the risk in healthcare settings, but it's the wrong end of the stick, very inefficient.
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VIC - 20 new cases today. All linked. 5 in isolation. 15 out in the community during their infectious period.
NSW - 356 news cases today (another state record). 97 out in the community during their infectious period. 157 under investigation. 357 in hospital. 60 in ICU (28 on ventilators). 3 more deaths. More regional areas have been put into lockdown: Byron Bay, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina.
QLD - 3 new cases today. All linked to SE. No more new cases again in Cairns.
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VIC - 20 new cases today. 15 linked. 5 under investigation. 14 in isolation. 6 in the community during their infectious period. The latter is coming down but because it isn't zero and there's mystery cases the lockdown has been extended for a week.
NSW - 344 new cases today. 101 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. A further 100 under investigation. 374 in hospital. 62 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 2 more deaths including a man in his 30s. Of those in ICU - 3 are in their 20s & 7 in their 30s. No one in ICU is fully vaccinated. Dubbo another regional area put in lockdown.
QLD - 4 new cases today. All linked.
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I wonder if the NSW young deaths had significant co-morbidities
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I wonder if the NSW young deaths had significant co-morbidities
No doubt they would have .. that’s 100%
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VIC - 21 new cases. 17 linked. 4 under investigation. 15 in isolation. 6 in the community for their infectious period.
NSW - 345 new cases. 91 cases in the community for all or part of their infectious period. A further 138 under investigation. 374 in hospital. 62 in ICU (29 on ventilators). Another two deaths. The virus is spreading back towards eastern Sydney now: Burwood, Strathfield and Bayside LGAs will have increased lockdown restrictions from 5pm today. 24 cases in the Hunter regional area means the lockdown there will be extended for another week.
ACT - going into lockdown as well today after a positive case and covid showing up in their waste water.
QLD - 10 new cases. All linked and in isolation.
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VIC - 15 new cases today. 11 linked. 4 under investigation. 8 in isolation. 7 in the community during their infectious period.
NSW - 390 new cases (state record). 101 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. A further 191 under investigation. 391 in hospital. 63 in ICU (30 on ventilators). 2 more deaths.
There are 25 cases in the state's regional north-west.
ACT - 2 new cases today. All up 6 cases including the cases reported yesterday.
QLD - 7 new local cases. All linked and in isolation.
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VIC - 21 new cases. All linked. 10 in the community during the infectious period.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
NSW - 466 new cases (another state record). 87 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. Another 303 under investigation :o. 378 in hospital. 64 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 4 more deaths including a 40 year old. The outbreak has reached Broken Hill.
ACT - One new linked case. Genomic sequencing links their cases to Greater Sydney.
QLD - 6 new cases. All linked and in isolation.
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NSW going into a full statewide lockdown from 5pm today.
Source: 3aw.
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NSW going into a full statewide lockdown from 5pm today.
Source: 3aw.
Yep confirmed
No press conference from the Premier Gladys just a press release and a posts on her social media accounts to announce it :gobdrop
The Deputy Premier has done an interview with the ABC but that’s how it's been announced
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NSW going into a full statewide lockdown from 5pm today.
Source: 3aw.
Few weeks too late
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Who cares WP it’s another state. Would you rather a press conference of mainly lies like what we have endured?
Glued to the tv to hear a whole lot of garbage from another state.
:lol :lol
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VIC - 25 new cases today. 21 linked. 4 under investigation. 12 in isolation. 13 in the community during their infectious period.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
NSW - 415 new cases. 66 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 273 under investigation. 381 in hospital. 62 in ICU (24 on ventilators). 4 more deaths including a 50 year old.
ACT - 2 new cases. 1 under investigation.
QLD - no new cases.
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/video-shows-dozens-at-engagement-party-attended-by-positive-covid-case-20210815-p58iz2.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/huge-crowds-gather-for-takeaway-pub-crawl/news-story/ed648fff47f72468a0eceeac55c9bbcb
Selfish brainless gits :banghead.
Deliberately spreading the virus in new large clusters that increase new cases and exposure sites that will keep us in lockdown for longer :banghead.
When contacted by The Age, the mother of the man speaking in the video, who was also in attendance, said her family was reeling from the experience.
“My son is broken over this,” she said, declining to speak further.
Oh please, cry me a river! :nopity. You're only "reeling" because you've been caught by your own stupidity giving the rest of us the middle finger ::).
Covid has really exposed the selfish self-entitled turds in society >:(.
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Who cares WP it’s another state. Would you rather a press conference of mainly lies like what we have endured?
Glued to the tv to hear a whole lot of garbage from another state.
:lol :lol
Yep it's another state but if you are going to lockdown an entire state then have the guts to tell them. Every other Premier in the country has done it because it's the right thing to do. It's called leadership. You don't have to agree with it, you don't have to like the person doing it but the person should have the courage to publicly make the announcement.
And the other point and more importantly is the fact we would not be in another lockdown if the NSW government had not handled their outbreak as incompetently as it has. Every current outbreak in Australia has been caused by an incursion from NSW
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/video-shows-dozens-at-engagement-party-attended-by-positive-covid-case-20210815-p58iz2.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/huge-crowds-gather-for-takeaway-pub-crawl/news-story/ed648fff47f72468a0eceeac55c9bbcb
Selfish brainless gits :banghead.
Deliberately spreading the virus in new large clusters that increase new cases and exposure sites that will keep us in lockdown for longer :banghead.
When contacted by The Age, the mother of the man speaking in the video, who was also in attendance, said her family was reeling from the experience.
“My son is broken over this,” she said, declining to speak further.
Oh please, cry me a river! :nopity. You're only "reeling" because you've been caught by your own stupidity giving the rest of us the middle finger ::).
Covid has really exposed the selfish self-entitled turds in society >:(.
Exactly, and the worst part is they are same selfish self-entitled turds from last year. The same groups.
But i better not go any further because I will be accused of persecuting certain groups and that's not the politically correct thing to do >:(
Which brings me to fines. Our state government and in particular Andrews has said that those who clearly broke lockdown rules and caused these outbreaks won't be fined. Why? Because we want people to tell the truth, come forward and get tested. What crap? >:(
So for my LGA that means the teacher, her optometrist football playing husband and their family members who had a get together get away with causing the havoc they have.
What a croke :banghead IMHO it is because people know they won't get fined, punished they keep flaunting the rules. They should be punished.
I'm sick of being punished for doing the right things while these selfish morons get off so bloody lightly
Thus endeth my rant.
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so wp let me get this right.
you blame nsw on every outbreak in this country but not ONCE Last year, not even once in 2020 you blamed the victorian outbreak on the andrews government.
Furthermore, and more importantly andrews had the same chance to go the same way as other states, who are enjoying nice freedoms, and chose not to. Result is lockdown 6 worth over 200 days now. Her fault again?
if their goal is zero cases then both governments failed to act straight away. Andrews had had 6 chances and failed all 6 times. NSW has had one.
Perhaps open your eyes and remove the bias.
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You mean if NSW had learnt from and followed the other states. They were just lucky in the past even with the Ruby Princess and Avalon but this time their luck has run out. Their own hubris came back to bit them on the backside egged on by Morrison praising them for not going into lockdown early in June when there were only a few cases. They only went into a statewide lockdown 8 weeks too late and only because their CHO Dr Chant threatened to resign if it didn't happen.
Anyway, none of this would be happening now if Morrison and the Feds hadn't been asleep at the wheel stuffing up the vaccine orders and rollout and had proper purpose-built quarantine facilities built away from CBDs in the six months prior to heading into this winter.
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so wp let me get this right.
you blame nsw on every outbreak in this country but not ONCE Last year, not even once in 2020 you blamed the victorian outbreak on the andrews government.
Furthermore, and more importantly andrews had the same chance to go the same way as other states, who are enjoying nice freedoms, and chose not to. Result is lockdown 6 worth over 200 days now. Her fault again?
if their goal is zero cases then both governments failed to act straight away. Andrews had had 6 chances and failed all 6 times. NSW has had one.
Perhaps open your eyes and remove the bias.
Frankie,
Please read what I wrote
I said every CURRENT outbreak in Australia has resulted from an incursion from NSW
From tonight we will have NSW, ACT, VIC and parts of the NT in lockdown due the Delta Variant
8 weeks ago she should have locked down her state she didn't and look where we are
Last time I checked ALL states have restrictions whether they be within their own state or regarding their borders
VIC is only back in lockdown right now because of NSW, that isn't bias that is fact. So yes it is the last 30+ days are her fault.
Perhaps you should take your own advice an open your eyes and take off your bias towards Andrews
Government's have stuffed up.
It started 18 months ago when we took too long to close our international borders. Hotel quarantine has been abysmal (BTW the most hotel quarantine breaches has come from NSW just in case you don't know). But we should never have had needed it but because more self-entitled f-wits wouldn't isloate
We now have monumental vaccine roll out stuff up.
So you blame who you want but I blame them all..
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VIC - 22 new cases today. 17 linked. 5 under investigation. 14 in isolation. 8 in the community during their infectious period.
Lockdown extended by a fortnight and rules have been further tightened such as a curfew 9pm-5am and public playgrounds have been closed.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-victoria-update-latest-covid-19-case-numbers-august-16-illegal-engagement-party-super-spreader-event/db822da4-2f91-4c5e-97d3-6442792102e2
NSW - 478 new cases (another state record). 91 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 290 under investigation. 391 in hospital. 66 in ICU (28 on ventilators). 8 new deaths including a man in his 40s and a 15 year old (died from meningitis that was dormant in his body for years until covid weakened him).
ACT - 19 new cases. So quite a jump in one day. Their lockdown has also been extended by a fortnight.
NT - one new case. A 30 year out in the community. 3-day lockdown announced.
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Some clarifications.
Only [ed. "only" :P] 68 people at this party as far as I know. [ed. not 100]
Contact tracing interviews and testing began much earlier today.
If you’re angry, believe me you are not as angry as almost all of the Jewish community.
(ABC host): https://twitter.com/Raf_Epstein/status/1426866234830692354
90 close contacts have been linked to the St Kilda East gathering, COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar confirms.
3 [positive cases] now...
(AAP reporter): https://twitter.com/benitakolovos/status/1427122914969546755
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VIC - 24 new cases today. 21 linked. 14 in isolation. 10 in the community during their infectious period. 6 in hospital. 1 in ICU but not on a ventilator. 7 positive cases now from that engagement party ::).
NSW - 452 new cases. 54 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. A further 297 under investigation. 447 in hospital. 69 in ICU (24 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 17 new cases.
NT - no new cases today.
QLD - one new case. Linked and in isolation.
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VIC - 24 new cases today. 20 linked. 4 under investigation. 18 in isolation. 6 in the community during their infectious period.
NSW - 633 new cases (another state record) :o. 92 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 447 under investigation. 462 in hospital. 77 in ICU (25 on ventilators). There are teenagers in ICU. 3 more deaths.
It's been reported that NSW Health has given up posting new exposure sites in metro Sydney.
ACT - 22 new cases.
NT - second straight day of no new cases.
QLD - no local cases.
NZ - the 6 cases they now have has been linked via genomics to NSW.
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VIC - 57 new cases today (bump mainly due to day-13 testing). 54 linked. 3 under investigation. 44 in isolation. 13 in the community during their infectious period.
NSW - 681 new cases (another state record). 87 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 459 under investigation. 474 in hospital. 82 in ICU (25 on ventilators). One death.
ACT - 16 new cases.
NT - No new cases. Lockdown to end in Darwin but to continue in Katherine for another 24 hours.
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All Australians aged 16 to 39 will be able to access the Pfizer vaccine from August 30.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus/fears-virus-spreading-among-melbournes-vulnerable-homeless-community/news-story/91be6244e4f43350f53bbf10bd16d96a
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VIC - 55 new cases today. 49 linked. 6 under investigation. 25 in isolation. 30 in the community during their infectious period :P. Positive case in Shepparton.
NSW - 644 new cases. 71 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 506 under investigation. 470 in hospital. 80 in ICU (27 on ventilators. 4 more deaths. Lockdown extended until end of September. Curfew for 12 LGAs. Masks compulsory outdoors as well as indoors.
ACT - 12 new cases. 11 linked.
QLD - one new case that was isolation.
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Further cases in Shepparton
Now at 7 cases :facepalm
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Further cases in Shepparton
Now at 7 cases :facepalm
Make that 17 cases :P.
https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/2021/08/20/4957135/rolling-coverage-of-shepparton-covid-19-outbreak
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Today 13 of our 55 cases are from a Child Care Centre at Broadmeadows caused by a child care worker having symptoms since 9 August but not bothering to get tested until Thursday ...10 days :banghead
Well done :clapping
Just another selfish self entitled moron
And people wonder why we are in lockdown
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VIC - 71 new cases today. 49 linked. 22 under investigation :P. 16 in isolation. 55 out in the community for their infectious period :P. 29 in hospital including a baby. 9 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 219 of the 494 cases are under 30 y.o: 112 are children <10, 100 between 10-19, 79 in their 20s.
NSW - 818 new cases. 57 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 714 under investigation. 586 in hospital. 100 in ICU (32 on ventilators). 3 more deaths. Cases are doubling every 11 days.
ACT - 16 new cases. 4 in hospital.
All 3 states/territories have an Reff > 1.
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VIC - 50 new cases today. 40 linked. 10 under investigation. 11 in isolation. 39 out in the community during their infectious period.
All Victorians aged 16 and above will be able to get a jab at state-run vaccine centres from Wednesday with everyone under 60 now being eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus/doherty-institute-says-reopening-with-hundreds-of-covid-cases-possible/news-story/fa8cdb60b281141c0db0136bb1190e36
NSW - 753 new cases. 71 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 609 under investigation. 608 in hospital. 107 in ICU (34 on ventilators).
ACT - 30 new cases. 17 out in the community during their infectious period.
16+ year olds fully vaccinated: 30.3%.
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It was interesting listening to the presser today
They were saying that the Shepparton outbreak has been linked back to the Glenroy cluster via genomics
They also said they'd managed to link 10 mystery cases over night
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2 new comnumity cases on QLD that are "under investigation"
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Victoria Police confirmed all 56 adults at the Caulfield North party had been identified and each hit with a $5000 fine.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-coronavirus-melbourne-caulfield-north-engagement-party-56-people-fined-300000/fb58a5ed-6f55-4535-9370-8e4c5c5d4a22?ocid=Social-9NewsM
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It was interesting listening to the presser today
They were saying that the Shepparton outbreak has been linked back to the Glenroy cluster via genomics
They also said they'd managed to link 10 mystery cases over night
and
2 new comnumity cases on QLD that are "under investigation"
that is interesting? :lol you must be bored or not busy during the day.
would rather watch paint dry than listen to any of these clowns, and their daily reporting of covid cases.
Who gives a stuff about cases, open the state and country up. The damage is profound and mental impact is real just ask the girls who tried to suicide this year.
Issue is no premier can be trusted to adhere to a strategy. Already we have seen some do or say as they please.
There should be no more reporting of covid cases IMO, and let everyone live.
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It was interesting listening to the presser today
They were saying that the Shepparton outbreak has been linked back to the Glenroy cluster via genomics
They also said they'd managed to link 10 mystery cases over night
and
2 new comnumity cases on QLD that are "under investigation"
that is interesting? :lol you must be bored or not busy during the day.
would rather watch paint dry than listen to any of these clowns, and their daily reporting of covid cases.
Who gives a stuff about cases, open the state and country up. The damage is profound and mental impact is real just ask the girls who tried to suicide this year.
Issue is no premier can be trusted to adhere to a strategy. Already we have seen some do or say as they please.
There should be no more reporting of covid cases IMO, and let everyone live.
Couldn’t agree more.
Had enough of these clown politicians and so called experts who have their once in a lifetime time to be in the limelight and have taken to it like the cheapest whore going around
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that is interesting? :lol you must be bored or not busy during the day.
Don't understand why you have to add in one of these :lol ? Why belittle?
And I was listening while I took an early lunch before 3 hours of online meetings
I find the science of genomics interesting.
to be able to match (link) a strand of virus to another is amazing when you think back to what was like in the past
Who gives a stuff about cases, open the state and country up. The damage is profound and mental impact is real just ask the girls who tried to suicide this year.
Issue is no premier can be trusted to adhere to a strategy. Already we have seen some do or say as they please.
There should be no more reporting of covid cases IMO, and let everyone live.
get vaccinated and we open up it's pretty simple really
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get vaccinated so we "may" open up WP? People can do what they like, and i hold no grudges if they dont want to because of these lying pieces of poo. The only way most people will believe them is when they see it for their own eyes. That is life with no restrictions including overseas travel. Until then its all words. NSW will be the first to adopt this strategy and lets hope others follow suit, but i wont hold my breath.
The daily reporting of covid cases is beyond a joke and only a select few actually give a stuff now. In the real world i live in talking to business owners on a daily basis, can tell you its really sad, and no one cares. The best thing they can do is cease the media frenzy reporting of this garbage, and post only ones that matter. deaths, ICU etc. If they insist to ruin peoples lives with the 7th, 8th and 14th lockdowns then tie it to ICU patients and not covid cases. eg. 30% iCU = lockdown or isolate the area in question and let everyone goes as they please.
I recall the cowes breakout was hot topic last month, as was the mcg cluster and the stooges at the protest just after that. How did we go with all that? Was there any reason to stir up all these emotions and put peoples business and lives on hold?
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get vaccinated so we "may" open up WP? People can do what they like, and i hold no grudges if they dont want to because of these lying pieces of poo. The only way most people will believe them is when they see it for their own eyes. That is life with no restrictions including overseas travel. Until then its all words. NSW will be the first to adopt this strategy and lets hope others follow suit, but i wont hold my breath.
The daily reporting of covid cases is beyond a joke and only a select few actually give a stuff now. In the real world i live in talking to business owners on a daily basis, can tell you its really sad, and no one cares. The best thing they can do is cease the media frenzy reporting of this garbage, and post only ones that matter. deaths, ICU etc. If they insist to ruin peoples lives with the 7th, 8th and 14th lockdowns then tie it to ICU patients and not covid cases. eg. 30% iCU = lockdown or isolate the area in question and let everyone goes as they please.
I recall the cowes breakout was hot topic last month, as was the mcg cluster and the stooges at the protest just after that. How did we go with all that? Was there any reason to stir up all these emotions and put peoples business and lives on hold?
Simple question Frankie, have you read the Doherty report, not the bits the pollies spruik but the report itself?
It is a yes or no question
And just on NSW, suggest you listen to Gladys a bit more closely. Her intention to open up at whatever point is based predominately on the number of people vaccinated, not cases, or people in hospital or ICU but vaccinations
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or the number of deaths
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get vaccinated so we "may" open up WP? People can do what they like, and i hold no grudges if they dont want to because of these lying pieces of poo. The only way most people will believe them is when they see it for their own eyes. That is life with no restrictions including overseas travel. Until then its all words. NSW will be the first to adopt this strategy and lets hope others follow suit, but i wont hold my breath.
The daily reporting of covid cases is beyond a joke and only a select few actually give a stuff now. In the real world i live in talking to business owners on a daily basis, can tell you its really sad, and no one cares. The best thing they can do is cease the media frenzy reporting of this garbage, and post only ones that matter. deaths, ICU etc. If they insist to ruin peoples lives with the 7th, 8th and 14th lockdowns then tie it to ICU patients and not covid cases. eg. 30% iCU = lockdown or isolate the area in question and let everyone goes as they please.
I recall the cowes breakout was hot topic last month, as was the mcg cluster and the stooges at the protest just after that. How did we go with all that? Was there any reason to stir up all these emotions and put peoples business and lives on hold?
Simple question Frankie, have you read the Doherty report, not the bits the pollies spruik but the report itself?
It is a yes or no question
And just on NSW, suggest you listen to Gladys a bit more closely. Her intention to open up at whatever point is based predominately on the number of people vaccinated, not cases, or people in hospital or ICU but vaccinations
yes, and its absolutely irrelevant if the states dont follow the strategy. Already we have seen some premiers backflip or start twisting the modelling as it was done on 30 causes not 500. We also saw the modelling state that jabbing kids over 12 didnt make an enormous amount of difference. Should we believe that it stops there, or then it becomes 6 year olds? Again i wont be holding my breath.
if you read my previous post i did say gladys would be the fist to adopt this strategy, and my question is why should anyone trust her or the rest until it actually happens.
Andrews stated he would only lockdown on "advice" Such a broad term that no one can trust given the impact these lockdowns have had in Victoria. So yes excuse me, but im sure i'm not alone in holding my breath until the promises are actually delivered.
The media and premiers prey on daily cases to remain relevant. Becoming less and less relevant is what it is.
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You can only control and do what you need to do
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The Doherty Institute plan to re-open Australia has finally achieved bipartisan backing, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese throwing his support behind the scheme after weeks of uncertainty.
Put on the spot over his support for the plan on ABC News Breakfast, Mr Albanese said, “yes, I do” support the plan.
“I support the national plan. It has proposals at 70 per cent and 80 per cent. It is, as it is written, there is scope there for lockdowns, but targeted if they’re absolutely necessary,” he said.
Good start. Scope for lockdowns means they will do they will continually do what they want.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fcoronavirus%2Falbo-well-back-pms-plan-to-reopen-australia%2Fnews-story%2F09435d21c4751da0efad9f0b733dbb3e&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium
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VIC - 45 new cases today. 36 linked. 9 under investigation. 17 in isolation. 28 out in the community during their infectious period. 36 in hospital. 9 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 538 cases are now active in Victoria: 114 under 9, 101 between 10-19, 89 are in their 20s.
NSW - 919 new cases (national record). 645 in hospitals. 113 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 55 out in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 758 under investigation. 2 deaths including a woman in her 30s.
ACT - 9 new cases. 6 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 24.6%
12+: 28.9%
16+: 30.9%
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Who gives a stuff about cases, open the state and country up.
You can't ignore cases (and especially the exponentially rising cases in NSW) when the vast majority of the population is still unvaccinated. More unvaccinated cases equals more hospital admissions and more ICU beds taken up. The health system would be overrun if we just "opened up" now :facepalm. In NSW, hospital and ICU admissions have doubled in a fortnight. We are already seeing Westmead hospital in Western Sydney struggling to cope given the rising cases up there. They've had to put a pause on new arrivals with covid for 24 hours given the hospital is already handling 1500 in the community, 121 in the wards and 23 in ICU. This is the real world!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9m4nvxVIAA9hfz?format=jpg&name=900x900)
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The damage is profound and mental impact is real just ask the girls who tried to suicide this year.
Correlation isn't causation. The reasons for mental illness and suicide are complex. Not trivially down to just one issue. Suicides with respect to boys has actually reduced and the total number of suicides amongst men and women is lower than pretty much any of the previous 4 years.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9W7BSCVEAEZWtP?format=jpg&name=large)
Most kids are tougher than what people think. The Naplan results published today demonstrate this.
No one is saying this isn't tough to go through. However, good parents understand and reassure their kids. Generations of the past didn't have things like the internet and Xboxes to entertain themselves and communicate with their friends. You had to use your own imagination to entertain yourself. You should hear my 64 year old cousin. In the 70s, times were so tough her then husband had to go away and drive trucks to earn money while she was left to look after two kids as well as run their farm in the middle of nowhere in rural Queensland. She let rip on the phone the other day at the current "me me me" types as being too selfish, spoilt and soft :shh.
Issue is no premier can be trusted to adhere to a strategy. Already we have seen some do or say as they please.
Given the lack of leadership and lack of action over the ordering and rollout of vaccines, not building purpose built quarantine facilities, the flip flopping over supporting & rejecting lockdowns, and new 'plan' after new 'plan' from Morrison and the Feds, I'm not surprised many of them don't listen anymore. We wouldn't be in this lockdown in the first place if Morrison hadn't avoided responsibility and stuffed up. But hey, 'it wasn't a race' to get vaccinated in the six months before winter ::).
The remained of the year is going to be about balance and each state will have to weigh up what is best for them. The required % of the population need to be vaccinated is proportional to the infectiousness of the virus. The Doherty report claims 70-80% is required with existing community cases before we can even begin to start to open up and not swamp our health system. There's still going to be some restrictions especially for the unvaccinated to control hospitalisations and deaths. With all that, 80% according to their modelling will result in 1200 deaths nationwide which equates to a bad flu season. That's manageable.
Ideally once we reach that figure in October/November, we will continue to strive to vaccinate even more people (hopefully the kids as well if they are allowed to) to reach 90-95% which is the level for highly infectious diseases such as Measles. Things like wearing masks on crowded PT may still be recommended and a culture of 'politeness' similar to some eastern Asian countries may develop but at 95% of the total population we should able to open up completely (OS borders, etc) IMO as you're effectively crushing covid at that level.
As for states like WA, SA & Qld who are effectively fairly open already internally, they'd be asking themselves why follow a federal 'plan' if other states have a large number of cases and it would make things worse for their state and citizens than it is now. They're not put into power to appease Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne and may think it would be better for them to wait until they reach that higher 90-95% vaccinated target before opening borders and letting covid in.
There should be no more reporting of covid cases IMO, and let everyone live.
Hello censorship :huh3.
The sooking minority who are refusing to get vaccinated can't whinge about lack of "freedom" when they are deliberating acting against what is needed to be done to get to that "freedom".
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That is one hospital that is stretched, lets compare how they are going around the state.
Do we have any data on that?
with the greatest respect on kids, do you actually have any going to school or do you run a business? I think i'm one of the lucky ones as mine seem to have excelled especially this year, but i know many that are struggling. Mental impact in the family house is at extreme levels in this state. Thats what i see in the real world maybe step out and have a chat to a few and you may change your tune. Naplan results are skewed and not to be taken seriously. In fact i know one principle who offers the test only to a select few in the class. :banghead
You raise some other valid points, and time will tell if we get to 80% and we see more excuses. I expect it will happen in some states. 1200 deaths is manageable, and will not place undue pressure on our hospitals, lets be honest here. Even as bad as we were last year our hospital system coped fine, as is Sydneys now with the exception of one hospital.
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Happy to have 1200 deaths as long as it's not me or anybody I know.
Is that what you are saying?
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1200 deaths or even 120 is bad but how is that any different to a bad flu season.
Protect yourself get jabbed, and you wont be one of them?
That is how i see it. I didn't mean to sound hash but its the fact. We can cope at that level so no excuses not to open up fully at 80.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/melbourne-lockdown-mental-health-brett-sutton-response-covid/100384122 :shh
The only thing that Sutton can say is that its better than the alternative :banghead. He really should choose his words carefully or step aside.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/melbourne-lockdown-mental-health-brett-sutton-response-covid/100384122 :shh
The only thing that Sutton can say is that its better than the alternative :banghead. He really should choose his words carefully or step aside.
I understand your point Frankie. As someone who has been to incredibly dark places because of these lockdowns I really understand your point.
But the above article is another reason I watch the pressers. That article quotes only part of the answer he gave which has been used to highlight what the other Doctor's point is, to strengthen their case if you like. I understand why the media do it but it doesn't make it a balanced article.
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VIC - 80 new cases today (18 in Shepparton). 67 are linked. 13 under investigation. 39 in isolation. 41 out in the community during their infectious period. 36 in hospital, 11 in ICU (8 on ventilators).
We still have selfish idiots knowingly with covid symptoms not getting tested for up to 8 days :banghead.
NSW - 1,029 (another national record). 94 in the community for all or part of their infectious period. 844 under investigation. 698 in hospital. 116 in ICU (43 on ventilators). 3 more deaths including a man in his 30s.
ACT - 14 new cases. 13 in isolation. 1 under investigation.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/melbourne-lockdown-mental-health-brett-sutton-response-covid/100384122 :shh
The only thing that Sutton can say is that its better than the alternative :banghead. He really should choose his words carefully or step aside.
I understand your point Frankie. As someone who has been to incredibly dark places because of these lockdowns I really understand your point.
But the above article is another reason I watch the pressers. That article quotes only part of the answer he gave which has been used to highlight what the other Doctor's point is, to strengthen their case if you like. I understand why the media do it but it doesn't make it a balanced article.
you are not alone, many more just like you. Hopefully it turns around for you.
regarding the article, i can safely say its more balanced than a display of naplan results :facepalm Mental health or family issues exasperated or caused by lockdowns doesn't care how high your IQ is.
we also know there are still those who dont come forward.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/melbourne-lockdown-mental-health-brett-sutton-response-covid/100384122 :shh
The only thing that Sutton can say is that its better than the alternative :banghead. He really should choose his words carefully or step aside.
I understand your point Frankie. As someone who has been to incredibly dark places because of these lockdowns I really understand your point.
But the above article is another reason I watch the pressers. That article quotes only part of the answer he gave which has been used to highlight what the other Doctor's point is, to strengthen their case if you like. I understand why the media do it but it doesn't make it a balanced article.
you are not alone, many more just like you. Hopefully it turns around for you.
regarding the article, i can safely say its more balanced than a display of naplan results :facepalm Mental health or family issues exasperated or caused by lockdowns doesn't care how high your IQ is.
we also know there are still those who dont come forward.
:thumbsup thank you
And you are right so many people don't come forward or put their hand up to say they are struggling
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VIC - 64 new cases today. 49 linked. 15 under investigation. 36 in isolation. 28 in the community during their infectious period. 42 in hospital. 13 in ICU (8 on ventilators) - 1 in their 20s; 8 in their 40s.
NSW - 1035 new cases. 116 linked. 869 under investigation. 778 in hospital. 125 in ICU (52 on ventilators). 2 more deaths.
ACT - 26 new cases. 20 linked. 6 under investigation. 15 in isolation. 11 in the community during their infectious period. 10 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 25.7%
12+: 30.2%
16+: 33.7%
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VIC - 73 new cases today. 52 linked. 21 under investigation. 49 in hospital. 15 in ICU (11 on ventilators).
NSW - 1290 new cases. 1145 under investigation. 840 in hospital. 137 in ICU (48 on ventilators). 4 more deaths.
ACT - 12 new cases. 6 linked. 4 under investigation. 2 mystery.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 27.2%
16+: 34.2%
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VIC - 76 new cases today. 45 linked. 31 under investigation. 36 in isolation. 49 in hospital. 15 in ICU.
NSW - 1164 new cases. Seems they have given up on reporting the breakdown of the cases. 871 in hospital. 143 in ICU (58 on ventilators). 3 more deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 4 in isolation. Lockdown extended to Sept. 17.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 27.6%
16+: 34.4%
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70+% is a bloody long way off at this rate
Been a total debacle
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Got my 2nd jab today
Fully vaccinated :thumbsup
Pfizer line a lot longer than the AZ one
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Got my second last week . No side effects with either 1 or 2 jabs . My astra line had two and a dingbat in it the Pfizer line had an MCG crowd in it lol
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I see Andrews has abandoned his dick measuring contest and looks likely to follow Gladys lead to open up.
Smartest thing he has said in this whole thing.
Probably realising there is another crisis going on, unlike the other premiers. Yet.
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Doubt that Gladys will see the year out.
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Who cares? What I care about now is this state and peoples lives returning to normal.
Andrews has realised that 200 days of lockdown is causing more harm.
Finally, he may be realising we actually have to jab and live with this China virus.
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You were the one that mentioned Gladys.
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VIC - 120 new cases. 64 linked. 100 under investigation. 58 in hospital. 21 in ICU (14 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
The majority of Victoria's restrictions will stay in place until 70 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine (expected 23 Sept.).
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-01/victoria-covid-cases-lockdown-melbourne-restrictions/100423686
NSW - 1116 new cases. 149 linked. 967 under investigation. 917 in hospital. 150 in ICU (66 in ventilators). 127 of those in ICU weren't vaccinated. 4 deaths.
ACT - 23 new cases. 13 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 27.8%
16+: 35.0%
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VIC - 176 new cases today. 83 linked. 93 under investigation. 58 in hospital. 20 in ICU (13 on ventilators).
NSW - 1288 new cases. 957 in hospital. 160 in ICU (64 on ventilators). 7 more deaths.
ACT - 12 new cases.
QLD - 1 new case (truck driver from NSW). There's also a family of 5 from Melbourne who refused to get tested that are now in hotel quarantine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-02/qld-records-one-new-case-covid-19/100427728
SA - New covid exposure sites named in Tailem Bend, Pinnaroo and Wingfield connected with fifth truck driver.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-02/sa-exposure-sites-update-september-2/100427268
Fully vaccination population:
Total: 28.3%
16+: 35.7%
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VIC - 208 new cases today. 96 linked. 112 under investigation. 61 in hospital. 20 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 1 death.
NSW - 1431 new cases. 979 in hospital. 160 in ICU (63 on ventilators). 12 more deaths (one was an unvaccinated woman in her 30s).
ACT - 18 new cases. 13 linked. 5 under investigation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 28.8%
16+: 36.4%
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VIC - 190 new cases today. 103 linked. 87 under investigation. 64 in hospital. 16 in ICU.
Date for 70% first dose for 16+ y.o now projected to be 16 Sept. (12 days away). So it's come down a week.
NSW - 1533 new cases. 175 linked. 1358 under investigation. 1041 in hospital. 173 in ICU (62 on ventilators). Of those in ICU: 137 not vaccinated, 29 had 1 dose, 7 had two doses. 4 more deaths.
ACT - 32 new cases. 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 29.4%
16+: 37.1%
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I'm beginning to hate this virus.
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VIC - 183 new cases today. 101 linked. 82 under investigation. 89 in hospital (only one who is fully vaxxed). 24 in ICU (13 on ventilators). One of those in ICU is a baby.
NSW - 1485 new cases. 114 linked. 1371 under investigation. 1030 in hospital. 175 in ICU (72 on ventilators). 3 more deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 6 in isolation. 7 in the community during their infectious period.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 30.0%
16+: 37.8%
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I'm beginning to hate this virus.
You didn’t hate it till now?
Well aren’t you a flog
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I'm beginning to hate this virus.
You didn’t hate it till now?
Well aren’t you a flog
Thanks.
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Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt as I’m sure it was a typo.
For once we agree 65 though there is hope coming soon.
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VIC - 246 new cases today. 121 linked. 125 under investigation. 92 in hospital. 26 in ICU (14 on ventilators). Of the people in hospital: 13 not vaccinated (not eligible), 67 not vaccinated (were eligible), 10 had one dose & 1 had two doses (being discharged today).
NSW - 1281 new cases. 114 linked. 1167 under investigation. 1071 in hospital. 177 in ICU (67 on ventilators). 5 more deaths.
ACT - 11 new cases.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 30.5%
16+: 38.2%
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VIC - 246 new cases today. 90 linked. 156 under investigation. 110 in hospital. 30 in ICU (14 in ventilators) - age range from 17 to 76. None of the people in hospital have had two doses.
NSW - 1220 new cases. 100 linked. 1120 under investigation. 1151 in hospital. 192 in ICU (75 on ventilators).
ACT - 19 new cases. 8 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 30.8%
16+: 38.4%
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VIC - 221 new cases today. 98 linked. 123 unlinked. 120 in hospital. 33 in ICU (15 on ventilators). No one in hospital is fully vaccinated. 87% are unvaccinated.
Edit: Lockdown in regional Victoria (excluding Greater Shepparton) will end after midnight tomorrow.
NSW - 1480 new cases. 1136 in hospital. 194 in ICU (78 on ventilators). 158 of those in ICU are unvaccinated. 9 more deaths including a man in his 20s and another in his 40s. Of the deaths only one was fully vaccinated.
ACT - 20 new cases. 9 linked. 11 under investigation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 31.0%
16+: 39.0%
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Screw the Feds and the PM for Sydney >:( :banghead.
Emails released under FOI reveal Pfizer tried to meet with Greg Hunt’s office for two months.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/emails-released-under-foi-reveal-pfizer-tried-to-meet-with-greg-hunt-for-two-months/news-story/fc32a7b247b4aba522e6229bc0337606
Federal bureaucrats turned down an offer from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in mid-2020 for a detailed meeting with top executives and the Health Minister about the company’s progress on a coronavirus vaccine, as other countries were already on track to signing deals for millions of doses.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/millions-of-doses-pfizer-approached-australia-first-for-vaccine-deal-20210908-p58pv6.html?btis
States have to wait for Pfizer boost after figures confirm NSW got extra.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/states-have-to-wait-for-pfizer-boost-after-figures-confirm-nsw-got-extra-20210907-p58pnr.html
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VIC - 324 new cases today. 107 linked. 217 under investigation. 111 in hospital. 32 in ICU (19 on ventilators). 89% of those in hospital are unvaccinated. None of those in hospital are fully vaccinated.
NSW - 1405 new cases. 1175 in hospital. 202 in ICU (80 on ventilators). 5 more deaths including a woman in her 40s.
ACT - N/A.
QLD - 1 new case (10 year old boy) and in isolation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 31.5%
16+: 39.7%
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Who really thinks dictator DantheMan will ever set us free again?
What used to be the most liveable city is now the most lockdown city in the world. :help
Covid doesn’t stop people from getting sick, what will happen when the cases rise after vaccination like they have in Israel and Canada. In Chile population not much different to ours are currently over 70% fully vaccinated. Currently in September approx 5000 infected and approx 200 deaths.
Denmark also 70+ % vaccinated currently just under 10,000 infected.
I’m not against vaccination but I’m skeptical this bloke will be true to his word and give back our freedoms.
Victoria can have 100% vaccination but he will find an excuse to keep us caged and subjugated.
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Tig,
Vaccination reduces severity of symptoms (as well as transmission).
Even if we have cases at least most of us won't be in as much danger.
Note that most hospitalised cases aren't vaccinated. From what I can see at work right now there's also lots from ethnic minorities, so you wonder if there's language or cultural components to it also.
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Screw the Feds and the PM for Sydney >:( :banghead.
Emails released under FOI reveal Pfizer tried to meet with Greg Hunt’s office for two months.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/emails-released-under-foi-reveal-pfizer-tried-to-meet-with-greg-hunt-for-two-months/news-story/fc32a7b247b4aba522e6229bc0337606
Federal bureaucrats turned down an offer from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in mid-2020 for a detailed meeting with top executives and the Health Minister about the company’s progress on a coronavirus vaccine, as other countries were already on track to signing deals for millions of doses.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/millions-of-doses-pfizer-approached-australia-first-for-vaccine-deal-20210908-p58pv6.html?btis
States have to wait for Pfizer boost after figures confirm NSW got extra.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/states-have-to-wait-for-pfizer-boost-after-figures-confirm-nsw-got-extra-20210907-p58pnr.html
This article is misleading considering the TGA had not given its approval for the Pfizer vaccine until October 14th 2020. AstraZeneca was approved on the 9th October 2020 but no media articles or complaints about that vaccine?
https://www.tga.gov.au/covid-19-vaccine-provisional-determinations
How could a deal be fully struck prior to the TGA response?
Unlike other countries we don’t have Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) but the TGA can give provisional approval based on clinical trial data available.
Politicians are NOT medical experts but await advice from the experts. We have seen this the whole way through this pandemic even state by state.
I am one of the few that liked the fact that we actually waited a bit and took our time until more data was available and more phase trails were completed.
As an island nation we could have arranged returned travellers a whole lot better and even waited 2 years (probably unrealistic) and then got a great sense of what the efficacy of each vaccine and looked at all the raw data from the other countries “guinea pigs” that had a more serious pandemic problem than we had at the time.
The article made it sound terrible but it wasn’t that terrible if you look at the real facts and what was happening around the world compared to what we were experiencing here.
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Dan has no plan it’s that simple Tigs. Was too busy boasting about how he was so much better than nsw , while his state once again suffers.
Though there is someone worse than Andrews and that’s the idiot in charge of health who has now presided over 6 lockdowns, and each time has blamed someone else.
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/brett-suttons-vow-comes-back-to-haunt-him-on-worst-day-of-victorian-outbreak/news-story/92d063104f1fbc4a02384c43dec4901e
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VIC - 334 new cases today. 149 linked. 185 under investigation. 127 in hospital. 33 in ICU (21 on ventilators). 1 death (at home).
NSW - 1542 new cases. 1156 in hospital. 207 in ICU (89 on ventilators). 9 more deaths including a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s.
ACT - 24 new cases. 15 in hospital.
QLD - 1 new case under investigation (school).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 32.0%
U16+: 40.4%
Projections - Victorian vaccinations:
- 70% one dose - 18th September.
- 80% one dose - 28th September.
- 70% fully vaccinated - 13th October.
- 80% fully vaccinated - 26th October.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 450 new cases today. 75 linked. 375 under investigation. Reff at 1.60. No update yet on hospitalisations.
NSW - 1599 new cases. 1164 in hospital. 221 in ICU (94 on ventilators). 8 more deaths including one in his 30s & another in their 40s (all unvaccinated).
ACT - 15 new cases. 14 linked. 1 under investigation. 9 in isolation. 6 in the community during their infectious period. Reff at 1.02. 16 people in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
QLD - 5 new cases. All linked (same family across two households).
SA - 1 new case (mine worker who flew in from Sydney)
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 32.6%
16+: 41.1%
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Dictator Dan would be proud of Gulag Gladys
https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=321625293043206&_rdr
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VIC - 392 new cases today. 107 linked. 285 under investigation. 147 in hospital. 34 in ICU (28 on ventilators). Just one person in hospital is fully vaccinated.
NSW - 1292 new cases. 1206 in hospital. 220 in ICU (92 on ventilators). 7 more deaths including a man in his 20s.
ACT - 15 new cases. 10 in hospital.
QLD - no new cases today.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 33.2%
16+: 41.9%
An additional 1 million Moderna doses from Europe to arrive next weekend. Moderna will be recommended for all ages 12+. 1800 pharmacies will begin to receive doses from September 20.
The doses will provide additional support to Victoria. An additional 400,000 doses of Pfizer/Moderna will be given to Victoria this month. There will be a three week vaccination blitz throughout Melbourne's North and West.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 473 new cases today. 202 linked. 271 under investigation. 157 in hospital. 38 in ICU (26 on ventilators). 89% of those in hospital are unvaccinated. No one in hospital is fully vaccinated. 87% of total cases in this outbreak are under 50 years of age.
NSW - 1257 new cases. 78 linked. 1179 under investigation. 1189 in hospital. 222 in ICU (94 on ventilators). 7 more deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 7 linked. 6 under investigation. 3 in isolation. 10 in the community during their infectious period. 9 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
QLD - 2 new cases. Both linked and in isolation.
Full vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 33.8%
16+: 42.3%
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VIC - 445 new cases today. 129 linked. 316 under investigation. 158 in hospital. 45 in ICU (23 on ventilators). Just one of those in hospital are fully vaccinated. 2 deaths (one a man in his 20s who was only found positive after he died at home)
NSW - 1127 new cases. 125 linked. 1025 under investigation. 1253 in hospital. 231 in ICU (104 on ventilators). 2 more deaths.
ACT - 22 new cases. 10 in hospital. Lockdown extended for another month.
QLD - 1 new cases. Linked and in isolation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 34.1%
U16+: 43.2%
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VIC - 423 new cases today. 149 linked. 274 under investigation. 173 in hospital. 44 in ICU (23 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
Shepparton comes out of lockdown but Ballarat goes into lockdown.
The 8 least vaccinated LGAs make up 70% of active cases. Hume, the 2nd least vaccinated LGA, has 35% of all cases.
Victoria likely to reach 70% first dose either tomorrow or Friday.
NSW - 1259 new cases. 141 linked. 1118 under investigation. 1241 in hospital. 234 in ICU (108 on ventilators). 12 deaths
including a woman in her 30s.
Casey Briggs on the ABC said the Doherty modelling predicts as you approach 50% fully vaxxed plus lockdown plus partial testing & tracing then the cases curve should begin to bend. So despite the rise in daily cases today there's a hope NSW has reached its cases peak based on its 7-day average. Hospitalisations and deaths will continue to rise though sadly as there's a lag of a few weeks.
ACT - 23 new cases. 7 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 34.3%
U16+: 43.2%
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VIC - 514 new cases today. 148 linked. 366 under investigation. 182 in hospital. 51 in ICU (29 on ventilators).
Victoria likely to reach 70% first dose within the next 24 hours.
From 11.59pm on Friday:
• Up to five adults from two households can gather outdoors if they're fully-vaccinated.
• The exercise time limit will increase from 2 hours to 4 hours per day.
• The travel limit radius extended from 5km to 10km.
• Construction workers must have their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by 11.59pm on September 23.
• Real estate inspections resume by appointment only.
https://twitter.com/3AW693
NSW - 1351 new cases. 1231 in hospital. 231 in ICU (108 on ventilators). Only 5 of those in ICU are fully vaccinated while 177 are unvaccinated. 12 more deaths
Albury and Lismore to go into lockdown.
ACT - 15 new cases. 11 linked. 4 under investigation. 5 in isolation. 10 in the community during their infectious period. 9 in hospital.
QLD - 1 new case. Linked and in isolation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 34.9%
U16+: 43.9%
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We have now exceeded the ICU population we had in wave 1.
Massive changes inside healthcare providers/hospitals.
My own mob has had to move 4 entire departments. 2 closed for covid patients. 1 closed just to staff the covid wards as we simply don't have the staff.
Everyone else carrying the weight so that we can concentrate efforts elsewhere.
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VIC - 510 new cases today. 124 linked. 386 under investigation. 208 in hospital. 49 in ICU (32 on ventilators) including an infant. 87% of those in hospital are unvaccinated. Just 2 are fully vaccinated. 1 death (50 year old).
5 LGAs make up 68% of all cases (Hume, Moreland, Wyndham, Hobsons Bay & Whittlesea) although Casey's (South East) Reff 2.6 is growing the fastest.
Victoria has passed 70% first dose.
NSW - 1284 new cases. 1245 in hospital. 228 in ICU (112 on ventilators). 12 more deaths including two in their 20s.
ACT - 30 new cases. 19 linked. 11 under investigation. 12 in isolation. At least 14 in the community during their infectious period. 8 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
QLD - 1 new cases. Linked and in isolation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 35.5%
16+: 44.7%
Projected 80% fully vaccinated at current rate:
AUS 49 days - Nov 5
ACT: 34 - Oct 21
NSW: 34 - Oct 21
VIC: 48 - Nov 4
TAS: 53 - Nov 9
NT: 65 - Nov 21
SA: 65 - Nov 21
QLD: 74 - Nov 30
WA: 75 - Dec 1
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1438638981147623427
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2 additional departments closed, including an entire ICU to move the staff to a single, COVID dedicated ICU.
Second one closed to cover gaps elsewhere.
2 more departments moving about 12 other staff to ICU for a crash course of up-skilling.
Apparently wave will be bad within next 4 weeks.
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VIC - 535 new cases today. 62 linked. 473 under investigation. 207 in hospital. 56 in ICU (40 on ventilators). Just 2 of those in hospital are fully vaccinated. 1 death.
NSW - 1331 new cases. 1219 in hospital. 233 in ICU (123 on ventilators). Only those in ICU 177 weren't vaccinated and 5 were fully vaccinated. 6 more deaths.
ACT - 15 new cases. 8 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
QLD - 1 new case. Linked and in isolation.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 36.6%
16+: 45.4%
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VIC - 507 new cases today. 204 in hospital. 55 in ICU (38 on ventilators). Just 2 of those in hospital are fully vaccinated. 1 death.
Geelong, Surf Coast & Mitchell Shire to go into lockdown.
NSW - 1038 new cases. 1238 in hospital. 234 in ICU (123 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
ACT - 17 new cases. 11 linked. 6 under investigation. 8 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 36.6%
16+: 46.2%
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Victoria's roadmap out of COVID lockdown released
Key points:
* Premier warned there will be "very difficult days" ahead for the state's health system
* A 70 per cent double-dose vaccination target is projected to be hit on October 26, when hospitality will reopen
* Once an 80 per cent double-dose target is hit in November, vaccinated people will be allowed into more venues
Full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-19/victoria-roadmap-out-of-covid-lockdown-released-dan-andrews/100474302
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VICTORIA'S ROADMAP
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Metropolitan Melbourne roadmap
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Sources: HeraldSun (https://twitter.com/moniquehore/status/1439428706137624582)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1439432917252390912
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Regional Victoria roadmap
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Note: Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria will come under the same restrictions when the state hits 80% fully vaccinated, ~Nov 5
Source: HeraldSun (https://twitter.com/moniquehore/status/1439429434847596549)
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Burnet modelling for the effect on the Health System
Full report: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/210919%20-%20Burnet%20Institute%20-%20Vic%20Roadmap.pdf
Projection of new cases, hospital demand, ICU demand and deaths in Victoria:
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nb. * Dark blue line - the mean prediction (the "average" or most likely prediction/scenario in non-mathematical laymen's terms) .
* Shades of blue - the percentiles (each 5%) away from the mean (laymen's terms the spread of worst and best case predicted scenarios). Lightest shade (worst/highest and best/lowest cases) is the least probable scenario.
Based on current roadmap plan:
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Model if the current lockdown situation was to continue:
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VIC - 567 new cases today. 209 in hospital. 59 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 1 death.
Just 3 of those in hospital are fully vaccinated.
NSW - 935 new cases. 1207 in hospital. 236 in ICU (123 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
Cowra to go into lockdown.
ACT - 7 new cases. 5 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 37.3%
16+: 46.7%
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Construction shut down tomorrow on the back of an Andrew’s Hissy fit!
Another 300,000 people unemployed :(
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe for children aged five to 11.
https://www.9news.com.au/world/coronavirus-vaccine-pfizer-says-covid19-vaccine-works-in-kids-ages-5-to-11/ed356ee7-ac00-4d51-913d-67eb67a6fdc1
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Construction shut down tomorrow on the back of an Andrew’s Hissy fit!
Another 300,000 people unemployed :(
Hissy fit? Oh please.
Were you in the street causing a scene over the last week because of our big, bad, totalitarian government?
They are not unemployed. It's two weeks to reduce transmission and facilitate vaccination.
Try working in a effing hospital? This is pure entitlement and petulance.
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VIC - 603 new cases today. 241 in hospital. 60 in ICU (39 on ventilators).
Just 3 of those in hospital are fully vaccinated.
NSW - 1022 new cases. 1266 in hospital. 244 in ICU (118 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
Tweed Heads, Byron Bay and Kempsey to go into lockdown.
ACT - 16 new cases. 10 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 38.0%
16+: 47.0%
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Suicide at a construction site may escalate things a bit
#keepingaustraliasafe
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Suicide at a construction site may escalate things a bit
#keepingaustraliasafe
Terrible. Doing such a great job is Andrews. Team Australia.
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I imagine this bloke had other things going on and that being told to stop working didn't make him up and off himself at a moment's notice.
Clearly had problems already and maybe it pushed him over the edge?
Of course the media and the union will peddle it as anti-Andrews propaganda.
Kind of like how they dismiss every single COVID death because the deceased had a 'existing health condition' as if it doesn't matter. So true to form they will conveniently ignore the fact that this bloke had mental health issues and just blame Andrews because it suits their agenda.
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Mouvement des Gilets Jaunes.....:shh
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ooh yes it was the Neo nazi movement....Straight outta broady :lol
Anything to deflect away from yet another stuff up by andrews.
Perhaps he should get the ADF there tomorrow to assist. :shh
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Only thing better than a police state would be martial law
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Hope Dan is happy with his resemblance to China's crowd control tactics
Never thought I would see the day it happened in Australia
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The anti-vaxxer movement and these protests are being lead by the far/alt right no matter how some want to deny it. You just have to read their Telegram group which is full of anti-Semitic and other conspiracy crap ::).
This guy has posted a video with anti-Semitic and other racist examples from that Telegram group:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CR7vQY8gYzo/
Here the anti-vaxxers' Telegram page is posting links from neo-Nazi site XYZ which is also promoting this week's 'protests':
https://t.me/melbournefreedomrallyupdates/1261
https://xyz.net.au/2021/09/every-day/
XYZ is unsurprisingly openly anti-Semitic amongst the other typical deranged far right BS like holocaust denialism, "white (Anglo/Celtic) genocide", white "Christian" nationalism (anti-Catholic), etc ...
Even the likes of the Daily Mail and the Guardian, usually polls apart politically, agree on who is leading and are behind organising these anti-vaxxer 'protests' :o.
Dozens of messages were posted every minute in the Melbourne Freedom Rally group Mr Mclean runs, with users sharing videos and photos.
Mixed in was extreme conspiracy propaganda and vicious attacks on police, the media, Mr Andrews, health workers, and even friends who refused to protest.
'Take the evidence and put her on the list for crimes against humanity,' one wrote about a nurse pleading with Australians to get vaccinated.
Telegram logs show Mr Mclean's various Telegram groups are also infested with racist and anti-Semitic language too vile to publish.
The Guardian news outlet claimed Mr Mclean was part of a chat group used by far-right group Proud Boys to vet new members, although he declined to confirm whether he was a member of the organisation.
However, he did reveal some members were involved in his freedom movement and he had run into leaders of the Australian branch at some of his events.
At rally in March, Mr Mclean claimed the Covid pandemic didn't exist.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10011411/IT-expert-Harrison-McLean-unveiled-key-organiser-tradie-anti-vax-protests-Melbourne.html
Here's the Guardian's article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/26/where-freedom-meets-the-far-right-the-hate-messages-infiltrating-australian-anti-lockdown-protests
By the way they were planning to play dress up yesterday:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_zl_E0VQAgQNQt?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Unions or any mainstream group in our society would never use the Shrine as a place of protest. Only the far right Nationalists would desecrate it. Treacherous scum occupying our war memorial and most sacred place which represents those that fought against their Fascism and Nazism >:(.
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Good post MT.
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:lol
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:lol
Only a deranged person would find humour in any of this , regardless of which side you are on
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:lol
Only a deranged person would find humour in any of this , regardless of which side you are on
calm down ya big bag of misery, Damo. Was laughing at the idea of alt right or whatever MT calls them getting their hands on CFMEU branded hoodies and leading protests.
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What if told you most of the supposed "far-right agitators" are actually from Setka's very own circle of Croatian friends & family? :shh
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:shh :shh
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What if told you most of the supposed "far-right agitators" are actually from Setka's very own circle of Croatian friends & family? :shh
When it comes to Setka, nothing would surprise
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Is Jeff Kennet one of these right wing Neo Nazis
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Anyone to the right of Labor's(sic) left faction is according to most leftwits these days Chucky... :shh
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Thanks for the clarification Dio
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VIC - 766 new cases today. 257 in hospital. 60 in ICU (41 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NSW - 1063 new cases. 1244 in hospital. 233 in ICU (112 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
ACT - 16 new cases. 12 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 38.8%
16+: 48.6%
Victoria's predicted vaccination dates (at current rate):
Single dose
80%: 4 days - Sep 27
90%: 15 days - Oct 8
Double dose
70%: 36 days - Oct 29
80%: 46 days - Nov 8
90%: 56 days - Nov 18
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Health sources say a Covid positive man, who is in hospital but not in ICU, attended yesterday's protests in Melbourne.
https://twitter.com/rwillingham/status/1440920817387200513
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VIC - 733 new cases today. 297 in hospital. 66 in ICU (46 on ventilators). 1 death.
NSW - 1043 new cases. 1186 in hospital. 233 in ICU (110 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
ACT - 19 new cases. 12 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 39.5%
16+: 49.3%
Victoria's predicted vaccination dates (at current rate):
Single dose
80%: 3 days - Sep 27
90%: 13 days - Oct 7
Double dose
70%: 34 days - Oct 28
80%: 44 days - Nov 7
90%: 54 days - Nov 17
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 847 new cases today. 321 in hospital. 65 in ICU (45 on ventilators). 1 death.
Surf Coast shire to come out of lockdown Sunday midnight.
NSW - 1007 new cases. 1187 in hospital. 229 in ICU (118 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
ACT - 32 new cases. 26 linked. 6 under investigation. 7 in isolation. 25 in the community during their infectious period. 10 in hospital. 4 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated population:
Total: 40.1%
16+: 50.2%
Victoria's predicted vaccination dates (at current rate):
Single dose
80%: 2 days - Sep 27
90%: 12 days - Oct 7
Double Dose
70%: 34 days - Oct 29
80%: 43 days - Nov 7
90%: 53 days - Nov 17
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 779 new cases today. 82% of cases are under 50. 325 in hospital. 73 in ICU (54 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
Geelong as well as the Surf Coast shire to come out of lockdown midnight tonight.
In ICU:
4 in their 20s (all ventilated)
8 in their 30s (3 ventilated)
All were unvaccinated.
NSW - 961 new cases. 1146 in hospital. 222 in ICU (117 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
NSW won't open to the unvaccinated until they reach 90% fully vaccinated.
ACT - 25 new cases. 10 in hospital.
QLD - no new cases again. Word is they won't open their border until 90% fully vaccinated.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 40.8%
16+: 51.0%
Victorian vaccination prejections (at current rate):
First dose:
80%: 2 days - Sep 28
90%: 12 days - Oct 8
Double dose:
70%: 34 days - Oct 30
80%: 43 days - Nov 8
90%: 53 days - Nov 18
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 705 new cases today. 81% of cases under 50. 363 in hospital. 75 in ICU (56 on ventilators). 1 death.
NSW - 787 new cases. 1155 in hospital. 214 in ICU (115 on ventilators). 12 deaths.
ACT - 19 new cases. 17 linked. 2 under investigation. 7 in isolation. 12 out in the community during their infectious period. 8 in hospital. 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 41.5%
16+: 51.5%
Victorian vaccination prejections (at current rate):
First dose:
80%: 2 days - Sep 29
90%: 12 days - Oct 9
Double dose:
70%: 31 days - Oct 28
80%: 42 days - Nov 8
90%: 52 days - Nov 18
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Details on the changes to restrictions in NSW at 80% and December 1.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAQT-t2VQAY3LlG?format=jpg&name=medium)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAQT__2VIAIcZ6x?format=jpg&name=medium)
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FFS even Tina Arena can see it
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VIC - 867 new cases today plus an additional 149 from yesterday. 375 in hospital. 81 in ICU (61 on ventilators). 4 deaths. Just 5% of those in hospital are fully vaccinated.
NSW - 863 new cases. 194 linked. 669 under investigation. 1155 in hospital. 213 in ICU (113 on ventilators). 7 deaths. Less than 4% of those in hospital are fully vaccinated and 2% (8 ) of those in ICU are fully vaccinated.
ACT - 13 new cases. 8 in hospital.
QLD - 4 new cases. Source is a mystery case. The infected man is an aviation worker in his 30s.
From November 1, the TGA has recommended home COVID-19 testing kits will be available.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 41.9%
16+: 51.8%
VIC Vaccinations By LGA
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAVBoRoVEAM6ui_?format=jpg&name=large)
VIC Vaccinations over the past week by LGA.
% of 15+ population
Hume, with highest cases, had the highest first dose increase of 9.3%.
Whittlesea (2nd most cases) first dose tally had an increase of 8.2%, Wyndham (4th most cases) up 7.8%.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAVB1RbVgAAIMOM?format=jpg&name=large)
Victorian vaccination prejections (at current rate):
First dose:
80%: 2 days - Sep 30
90%: 11 days - Oct 9
Double dose:
70%: 31 days - Oct 29
80%: 42 days - Nov 9
90%: 53 days - Nov 20
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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FFS even Tina Arena can see it
:lol
See what mate? Don’t you know that only the experts see things accurately.
The amount of goal post changing is so exciting isn’t it. Glued to the tv for each telecast I am.
No wonder this state has the most outflows, and by some margin. Surrounded by clowns.
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FFS even Tina Arena can see it
the classic :lol :shh
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VIC - 950 new cases today. 371 in hospital. 81 in ICU (55 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
Since the 12th of July, there have been 15,238 cases in VIC.
- 79% were vaccine eligible at the time of their infection
- 88% of cases were unvaccinated
- 86% of hospitalised cases have been unvaccinated.
- 98% of those admitted to ICU were unvaccinated.
NSW - 863 new cases. 1082 in hospital. 212 in ICU (108 on ventilators). 15 deaths. Just one of those who died was fully vaccinated.
ACT - 22 new cases. 7 linked. 7 in the community during their infectious period. The remainder under investigation. 10 in hospital. 1 death.
QLD - 1 new case and linked to original source.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 42.2%
16+: 52.6%
Victorian vaccination projections (at current rate):
First dose:
80%: 1 day - Sep 30
90%: 13 days - Oct 12
Double dose:
70%: 30 days - Oct 29
80%: 41 days - Nov 9
90%: 52 days - Nov 20
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Victorian CFMEU staff test positive to COVID-19 after violent protests outside building. The protest location has been declared a tier 1 site.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-29/cfmeu-melbourne-construction-union-covid-exposure-protests/100500436
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Victorian CFMEU staff test positive to COVID-19 after violent protests outside building. The protest location has been declared a tier 1 site.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-29/cfmeu-melbourne-construction-union-covid-exposure-protests/100500436
A bit of irony there on a number of levels :lol
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22 COVID-19 cases identified in the Latrobe Valley in the past two days have been linked "either directly or indirectly" to an illegal gathering over the grand final weekend. The cases are spread across 19 households.
https://twitter.com/3AW693/status/1443028475204362241
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/worksafe-charges-victorian-health-department-over-hotel-quarantine-program-20210929-p58vr3.html
:clapping
No doubt it will be our money that Andrews that slime peace of poo will be using in their defence.
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/worksafe-charges-victorian-health-department-over-hotel-quarantine-program-20210929-p58vr3.html
:clapping
No doubt it will be our money that Andrews that slime peace of poo will be using in their defence.
Whose other money is it? Undoubtedly only ours. We pay taxes.
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VIC - 1438 new cases today. 398 in hospital. 87 in ICU (57 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
- One third of cases from social gatherings at home over the long weekend.
- Cases today in the south-east suburbs have doubled.
- Interval between both Pfizer doses will be reduced to 3 weeks from Oct 4.
NSW - 941 new cases. 1090 in hospital. 213 in ICU (105 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
ACT - 31 new cases. 10 in hospital. 1 death.
QLD - 6 new cases. 4 linked to aviation cluster.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 42.8%
16+: 53.4%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1143 new cases today. 395 in hospital. 87 in ICU (59 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
74% of those in hospital are not vaccinated, 21% partially vaccinated, 5% fully vaccinated (mostly aged care residents).
NSW - 864 new cases. 645 under investigation. 1055 in hospital. 210 in ICU (104 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
ACT - 52 new cases. 40 are linked. 12 under investigation. Half the cases are household contacts. 11 in hospital. 3 deaths.
QLD - 2 new cases. 1 in isolation.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 43.5%
16+: 55.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 12 days - Oct 13
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 27 days - Oct 28
16+ 80%: 39 days - Nov 9
16+ 90%: 51 days - Nov 21
12+ 80%: 47 days - Nov 17
n.b. these dates do not take into the account the shortened interval between pfizer doses.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1488 new cases today. 429 in hospital. 97 in ICU (54 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
Moorabool Shire and Shepparton go into lockdown.
NSW - 813 new cases. 637 under investigation. 1005 in hospital. 202 in ICU (99 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
Casino goes into lockdown.
ACT - 52 new cases. 30 are linked. 10 in isolation. 42 out in the community during their infectious period. 13 in hospital. 3 in ICU. 3 deaths.
QLD - 2 new cases. Both linked.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 43.6%
16+: 56.0%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 12 days - Oct 14
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 24 days - Oct 26 (-2)
16+ 80%: 37 days - Nov 8 (-1)
16+ 90%: 50 days - Nov 21 (-)
12+ 80%: 46 days - Nov 17
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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https://twitter.com/BrentTerhune/status/1443614649287589897
:snidegrin
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https://twitter.com/BrentTerhune/status/1443614649287589897
:snidegrin
Lmao
Battery gets low, it starts chirpin' 24/7.
Know that feeling fmd
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VIC - 1220 new cases today. 476 in hospital. 98 in ICU (57 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
* Just 5% of those in hospital are double dosed vaccinated.
* In hospital in VIC:
- 12 in teens (0 fully vaccinated)
- 22 in 20s (1 fully vaccinated)
- 64 in 30s (1 fully vaccinated)
- 60 in 40s (0 fully vaccinated)
* Victoria today passed 80% at least first dosed for 12+ year olds.
NSW - 667 new cases. 981 in hospital. 195 in ICU (93 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
In ICU:
- 140 not vaccinated (72%)
- 41 partially vaccinated (21%)
- 14 fully vaccinated (7%)
- Includes a child aged under ten years old plus another three aged between 10 and 19.
ACT - 38 new cases. 24 are linked. 14 under investigation. At least 16 out in the community during their infectious period. 14 in hospital. 5 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
QLD - 0 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 45.0%
16+: 56.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
90%: 11 days - Oct 14
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 23 days - Oct 26
16+ 80%: 35 days - Nov 7 (-1)
16+ 90%: 48 days - Nov 20 (-1)
12+ 80%: 44 days - Nov 16 (-1)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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COVID patients ‘begging for a vaccination' moments before they are put on life support, senior nurses reveal.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-records-1220-covid-cases-and-three-deaths-as-experts-predict-when-cases-will-plateau-20211003-p58wpv.html
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Too little too late. And minimal empathy left.
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Thought of you today Andyy, listening to the 2 nurses talk about treating COVID patients
#TotalRespect
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Thought of you today Andyy, listening to the 2 nurses talk about treating COVID patients
#TotalRespect
I'm not treating them yet but I'm considering volunteering.
I said elsewhere, but last Friday I spent 6hr calling my 35 staff to let them know they might be sent to covid units starting tomorrow. As you can imagine, a few toughies, but largely varied levels of distress. Tears etc. Mostly women with kids at home, vulnerable parents, a couple have husband's who are very sick. If I didn't have to manage the department itself I'd probably go just so they know they aren't alone.
Wife caring for someone in ICU who 'recovered' from COVID-19. That is to say she doesn't have covid anymore. But her lungs are so stuffed she will never get off the ventilator. Just giving her a few days for her kids to understand, sink it in and say goodbye. She's 51 with a history of asthma - that's all.
There's more to living than only surviving!
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Wife caring for someone in ICU who 'recovered' from COVID-19. That is to say she doesn't have covid anymore. But her lungs are so stuffed she will never get off the ventilator. Just giving her a few days for her kids to understand, sink it in and say goodbye. She's 51 with a history of asthma - that's all.
There's more to living than only surviving!
I'm 66yo asthmatic and diabetic. (and fully vaccinated)
I'm not scared of death but I am scared of dying.
Living like a hermit ATM.
Andy, thank you for your service and pass on my thanks to your crew as well.
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VIC - 1377 new cases today. 498 in hospital. 96 in ICU (59 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
45% of today's cases are aged between 10 and 29.
NSW - 623 new cases. 959 in hospital. 193 in ICU (97 on ventilators). 6 deaths (4 unvaxxed, 1 single dosed, 1 double dosed).
Lismore LGA to go into lockdown.
ACT - 28 new cases. 14 are linked. 14 under investigation. 8 in isolation. 22 out in the community during their infectious period. 16 in hospital. 5 in ICU (1 on ventilator). 2 deaths.
QLD - 1 new case. In the community for 10 days. The person was fully vaccinated and all her household contacts have tested negative.
SA - 1 new case in Mt Gambier. Not vaccinated but haven't moved about the local community. Her kids have moved about the community but they have tested negative.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 45.0%
16+: 56.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 10 days - Oct 14
12+ 80%: 3 days - Oct 7
12+ 90%: 17 days - Oct 21
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 22 days - Oct 26
16+ 80%: 35 days - Nov 8
16+ 90%: 47 days - Nov 20
12+ 70%: 30 days - Nov 3
12+ 80%: 43 days - Nov 16
12+ 90%: 57 days - Nov 30
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Thanks '65 that's very kind of you and I feel a bit sheepish.
I should note, said lady above was obviously not vaccinated.
Anyone who thinks this illness is for the older/frail is a bit naive.
Vaccination is the best way to improve your own outcome.
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New mutations of COVID-19, such as the Delta strain, are "getting better" at transmitting through the air, a study has found.
People infected with a later variant of COVID-19 put 43 to 100 times more virus into the air when breathing than those who were infected with the original strains of the virus, according to the University of Maryland's School of Public Health.
The researchers also found that loose-fitting cloth and surgical masks reduced the amount of virus that gets into the air around infected people by about half.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/delta-variant-getting-better-at-transmitting-airborne-through-the-air-new-study-finds/2c9bca60-e176-42ec-8475-eb5935cc76e7?ocid=Social-9NewsM
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VIC - 1420 new cases today. 525 in hospital. 94 in ICU (53 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
Victoria has reach 80% vaxxed for 12+ year olds.
Of those in Victorian hospitals:
- 66% unvaccinated
- 28% partially vaccinated
- 6% fully vaccinated
Of the around 25,000 cases that have tested positive to COVID in Victoria since the middle of July...
- 84% have been unvaccinated
- 11% had one dose
- 5% were fully vaccinated
NSW - 594 new cases. 959 in hospital. 188 in ICU (93 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
ACT - 28 new cases. 19 are linked. 9 under investigation. 11 in isolation. At least 5 out in the community during their infectious period. 16 in hospital. 7 in ICU (4 on ventilator). 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 46.2%
16+: 58.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 9 days - Oct 15
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 22
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 19 days - Oct 25 (-1)
16+ 80%: 32 days - Nov 7 (-1)
16+ 90%: 46 days - Nov 21
12+ 70%: 27 days - Nov 2 (-1)
12+ 80%: 41 days - Nov 16 (-1)
12+ 90%: 56 days - Dec 1
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1ec-1f1f7.png) Δρ Άλεξ Πασπαλιάρης είναι γιατρός έκτακτης ανάγκης στο Τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών μας. Θέλει να συμβουλεύσει την ελληνική κοινότητα να πάρει τον COVID-19. εμβόλιο. Δείτε το μήνυμά του.
Dr. Alex Paspaliaris is an emergency physician in our Emergency Department. He wants to advise the Greek community to get COVID-19. vaccine. See his message.
https://twitter.com/TheRMH/status/1445569499986632704
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VIC - 1638 new cases today. 564 in hospital. 115 in ICU (74 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
In the past 7 days of the around 10,000 cases in Victoria..
- 78% not vaccinated
- 15% partially vaccinated
- 7% fully vaccinated
Of those in hospital:
- 66% not vaccinated
- 27% partially vaccinated
- 7% fully vaccinated
NSW - 587 new cases. 911 in hospital. 181 in ICU (85 on ventilators). 8 deaths including a man in his 20s.
NSW has reached 70% double vaccinated.
ACT - 41 new cases. 17 are linked. 24 under investigation. At least 5 out in the community during their infectious period. 15 in hospital. 7 in ICU (6 on ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 47.0%
16+: 59.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 9 days - Oct 16
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 23
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 16 days - Oct 23 (-2)
16+ 80%: 29 days - Nov 5 (-2)
16+ 90%: 42 days - Nov 18 (-3)
12+ 70%: 24 days - Oct 31 (-2)
12+ 80%: 38 days - Nov 14 (-2)
12+ 90%: 51 days - Nov 27 (-4)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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BREAKING: I have confirmed Dr Chant did not endorse this new roadmap. The Chief Health Officer warned the new Premier these changes come with risk, but the decision was ultimately a matter for the government. A shift from Perrottet away from “the health advice.” @9NewsAUS
https://twitter.com/cokeefe9
This explains why Dr Chant wasn't at the NSW covid presser today.
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VIC - 1838 new cases today. 620 in hospital. 114 in ICU (76 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
Of those in hospital:
- 66% not vaccinated
- 26% one dose
- 8% two doses
NSW - 646 new cases. 856 in hospital. 170 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
ACT - 40 new cases. 21 are linked. 19 under investigation. 9 in isolation. At least 10 out in the community during their infectious period. 16 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 47.9%
16+: 60.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 8 days - Oct 16
12+ 90%: 15 days - Oct 23
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 15 days - Oct 23
16+ 80%: 27 days - Nov 4 (-1)
16+ 90%: 39 days - Nov 16 (-2)
12+ 70%: 22 days - Oct 30 (-1)
12+ 80%: 34 days - Nov 11 (-3)
12+ 90%: 47 days - Nov 24 (-3)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Dr Chant (NSW CHO):
A new strain of delta detected genomically : 8 cases : no indication it is any different to in characteristics
https://twitter.com/Covid19NSW/status/1446266156902354952
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Greg Hunt says ATAGI has recommended boosters (3rd doses) become available for the immunocompromised from Monday, a group of up to 500,000 Australians.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1446278703806255123
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Dicktator Dan issued with two fines for breaching of mask requirements
#LOL
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Dicktator Dan issued with two fines for breaching of mask requirements
#LOL
Petty cash for the Dictator.
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Dicktator Dan issued with two fines for breaching of mask requirements
#LOL
Petty cash for the Dictator.
The moneys not the point
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So what's the point?
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He can’t walk his own talk
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Chuck, 65 knows full well what you meant.
He is trying to deflect from his esteemed leader once again proving how pathetic he is.
Which reminds me its very quiet on todays events. If i recall a lot of folk here get really fired up when people do the wrong here. Guess it depends who :shh
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VIC - 1965 new cases today. 578 in hospital. 117 in ICU (83 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
Mildura goes into lockdown.
NSW - 580 new cases. 812 in hospital. 163 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
ACT - 25 new cases. 17 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilator).
SA - one new case (linked to NSW).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 48.7%
16+: 61.2%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 8 days - Oct 17
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 25
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 14 days - Oct 23
16+ 80%: 25 days - Nov 3 (-1)
16+ 90%: 37 days - Nov 15 (-1)
12+ 70%: 20 days - Oct 29 (-1)
12+ 80%: 32 days - Nov 10 (-1)
12+ 90%: 44 days - Nov 22 (-2)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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+1 death.
Wifey just stayed back at work 90min with her 51yo lady after pulling life support.
Poor thing was sedated but still woke up terrified when she realised she couldn't breathe anymore with the ventilator off despite being covid negative on tests for about 3 weeks.
Her 9yo so apparently jumped in bed with her and wailed at her not to give up and leave them.
51 with asthma. Unvaccinated. Anyone who says this disease is only for the old is an idiot.
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VIC - 1890 new cases today. 609 in hospital (Less than 7% fully vaccinated). 126 in ICU (86 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
NSW - 477 new cases. 794 in hospital. 159 in ICU (76 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
ACT - 30 new cases. 16 linked. 14 under investigation. 7 in isolation. At least 6 in the community during their infectious period. 15 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 50.0%
16+: 61.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 8 days - Oct 18
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 26
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 12 days - Oct 22 (-1)
16+ 80%: 23 days - Nov 2 (-1)
16+ 90%: 34 days - Nov 13 (-2)
12+ 70%: 17 days - Oct 27 (-2)
12+ 80%: 29 days - Nov 8 (-2)
12+ 90%: 40 days - Nov 19 (-3)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1612 new cases today. Reff 1.23. 677 in hospital. 133 in ICU (94 on ventilators). 8 deaths including a man in his 40s.
Hume LGA is coming under control (Reff<1). New LGAs of Reff>1 growth are in the south-east.
NSW - 496 new cases. Reff 0.76. 769 in hospital. 153 in ICU (76 on ventilators). 8 deaths.
Today is their 70% fully vaxxed out of lockdown day.
ACT - 32 new cases. 25 linked. 7 under investigation. 11 in isolation. At least 9 in the community during their infectious period. 18 in hospital. 7 in ICU (6 on ventilator).
The ACT has reached 70% fully vaccinated for 12+ year olds.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 50.2%
16+: 62.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 7 days - Oct 18
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 27
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 11 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 22 days - Nov 2
16+ 90%: 32 days - Nov 12 (-1)
12+ 70%: 15 days - Oct 26
12+ 80%: 26 days - Nov 7 (-1)
12+ 90%: 37 days - Nov 17 (-2)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1486 new cases today. Reff=1.18. 675 in hospital (only 7% fully vaccinated). 144 in ICU (100 on ventilators). 8 deaths including a man in his 40s.
Casey LGA in the south-east is the hotspot now with a doubling of cases (363 cases).
All up though they are hoping we have hit our peak with 3 days in a row of falling total cases. Still need to Reff to fall below 1.
NSW - 360 new cases. 111 linked. 249 unlinked. Reff=0.76. 766 in hospital. 155 in ICU (74 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
ACT - 28 new cases. 19 in hospital. 7 in ICU (6 on ventilator).
Lockdown to end on Friday. ACT looking at 99% fully vaccinated by the end of October.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 50.6%
16+: 62.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 7 days - Oct 19
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 28
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 10 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 21 days - Nov 2
16+ 90%: 30 days - Nov 11 (-1)
12+ 70%: 14 days - Oct 26
12+ 80%: 25 days - Nov 7
12+ 90%: 35 days - Nov 16 (-1)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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LMAO - yeah they're not tone deaf elitist wankers over at the ABCCP at all...no wonder they rejected a temporary wage freeze last year...
https://twitter.com/andy_park/status/1447692432900907012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Best reply:
https://twitter.com/BinaReisz/status/1447886131169673217
#theirABC #defundthebastards :shh
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VIC - 1571 new cases today. Reff=1.06 (lowest of this outbreak). 705 in hospital (91% unvaccinated). 146 in ICU (92 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
Mitchell Shire to come out of lockdown.
Vic has reached 60.9% double dosed vaccinated.
NSW - 444 new cases. Reff=0.76. 716 in hospital. 150 in ICU (76 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 51 new cases. 13 in isolation. At least 22 out in the community during their infectious period. 16 in hospital. 8 in ICU (5 on ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 51.4%
16+: 63.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 7 days - Oct 20
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 29
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 10 days - Oct 23
16+ 80%: 20 days - Nov 2
16+ 90%: 28 days - Nov 10
12+ 70%: 14 days - Oct 27
12+ 80%: 24 days - Nov 7
12+ 90%: 33 days - Nov 15
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Modeling indicates we are 2 weeks ahead of schedule with peak expected end of October and second peak likely when things 'open up'.
We decanted a 3rd department for C19 patients this week with plans for a 4th on Monday.
Total hospitalisations expected to peak at about 2500, approximately 25% worse than previously predicted.
Will be an interesting few months indeed.
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VIC - 2297 new cases today. 706 in hospital. 147 in ICU (100 on ventilators). 11 deaths including a man in his 50s.
90% of hospitalisations are unvaccinated.
98% of ICU patients are unvaccinated.
Case numbers are following the Burnet modelling. Hopefully with the falling Reff, the case trend is at its peak.
Yellow line Reff=1.02 (lowest of this outbreak).
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBnIimzUcAQrV71?format=jpg&name=medium)
NSW - 406 new cases. 711 in hospital. 143 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
Red line Reff=0.77.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBnJ3BcUcAYZp7Q?format=jpg&name=large)
ACT - 46 new cases. 30 linked. 16 unlinked. 18 in isolation. At least 16 out in the community during their infectious period. 16 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilator). 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 52.3%
16+: 64.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 6 days - Oct 20
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 30
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 8 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 19 days - Nov 2
16+ 90%: 44 days - Nov 27 (?)
12+ 70%: 12 days - Oct 26
12+ 80%: 26 days - Nov 9
12+ 90%: 54 days - Dec 7 (?)
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 2197 new cases today. Reff=1.04. 695 in hospital. 157 in ICU (101 on ventilators). 6 deaths including a woman in her 50s.
- 67% of todays cases were completely unvaccinated.
- 75% of the people in hospital are completely unvaccinated.
- 87% of those in ICU are completely unvaccinated.
- 12% of todays cases fully vaccinated
- 10% in hospital fully vaccinated
- 2% in ICU fully vaccinated
NSW - 399 new cases. 677 in hospital. 145 in ICU (77 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 35 new cases. 16 in hospital. 8 in ICU (? on ventilator). 1 death.
TAS - southern Tasmania to go into a 3-day lockdown after a hotel quarantine breach.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 53.2%
16+: 66.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 6 days - Oct 21
12+ 90%: 16 days - Oct 31
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 7 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 17 days - Nov 1
16+ 90%: 42 days - Nov 26
12+ 70%: 11 days - Oct 26
12+ 80%: 24 days - Nov 8
12+ 90%: 52 days - Dec 6
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Have to say today's presser where they announced the border changes with NSW was a train wreck
Minister Foley had a shocker
Understand what they are trying to do = sticking to and following the national cabinet opening up plan but announcing it when VIC still has a 15km travel limit in metro Melb is well just plan stupid, idiotic.
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Have to say today's presser where they announced the border changes with NSW was a train wreck
Minister Foley had a shocker
Understand what they are trying to do = sticking to and following the national cabinet opening up plan but announcing it when VIC still has a 15km travel limit in metro Melb is well just plan stupid, idiotic.
Dictator Dan is just getting rid of any potential rivals for his job.
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Have to say today's presser where they announced the border changes with NSW was a train wreck
Minister Foley had a shocker
Understand what they are trying to do = sticking to and following the national cabinet opening up plan but announcing it when VIC still has a 15km travel limit in metro Melb is well just plan stupid, idiotic.
Yeah, NSW visitors have to follow Victoria's travel restrictions for the next two weeks. Remain within 15km of their accommodation for the following week (until ~Oct 22), then within 25km the week after (until ~Oct 31), before there's no intrastate restrictions when Victoria is 80+% fully vaxxed.
Seemed to be the day for confusing announcements.
The new NSW premier announced he was opening international borders to international arrivals when he doesn't have any authority to do so. Morrison had to hold a presser to correct him. So far the plan is only for Aussies returning.
Word is each state and the Feds didn't know what the other was going to announce today :P.
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VIC - 1993 new cases today. Reff=1.06. 798 in hospital. 163 in ICU (106 on ventilators). 7 deaths including a 15 year old girl.
- 89.2% of hospitalisations not fully vaccinated
- 95.9% of ICU patients not fully vaccinated
NSW - 319 new cases. 652 in hospital. 138 in ICU (73 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 20 new cases. 14 linked. 6 unlinked. 15 in hospital. 10 in ICU (? on ventilators).
TAS - 0 new cases (fingers crossed).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 54.1%
16+: 66.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 5 days - Oct 21
12+ 90%: 15 days - Oct 31
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 6 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 15 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 42 days - Nov 27
12+ 70%: 9 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 22 days - Nov 7
12+ 90%: 52 days - Dec 7
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1838 new cases today. Reff=1.13. 777 in hospital. 151 in ICU (94 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
- 90% of hospitalisations not fully vaccinated
- 97% of ICU patients not fully vaccinated
- One third of cases are now in the south-east suburbs.
- From 11:59pm Thursday (effectively Friday Oct 22), the lockdown will lift in Victoria.
NSW - 301 new cases. 205 linked. 96 unlinked. Reff=0.75. 619 in hospital. 137 in ICU (71 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
NSW has reached 80% double dosed for 16+ year olds.
ACT - 33 new cases. 16 in hospital. 9 in ICU.
TAS - N/A.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 54.9%
16+: 67.2%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 4 days - Oct 21
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 1
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 4 days - Oct 21
16+ 80%: 14 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 40 days - Nov 26
12+ 70%: 8 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 18 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 51 days - Dec 7
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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* Victoria’s lockdown and curfew to end at 11:59 pm on October 21.
- Up to 10 visitors at home per day (highly recommended that only fully vaccinated permitted for 12+ year olds).
- Up to 15 people can gather outdoors (20 in regional Victoria)
- Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Melbourne can open to 20 fully vaccinated customers inside, and 50 fully vaccinated outside (30 and 100 in regional Victoria)
- No travel limit within metropolitan Melbourne
- Regional travel restrictions remain in place
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-17/victoria-restrictions-easing-lockdown-lifts-/100545682
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB3DoG1VIAYOhL9?format=png&name=4096x4096)
https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1449529764188807173
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Updated Burnet institute modelling shows Melbourne's COVID-19 outbreak estimated to peak between 15-27 Oct, lower hospitalisation and ICU rates due to (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b06.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b06.png) vaccination rates.
(https://burnet.edu.au/system/asset/file/4974/Slide2.png)
High vaccination levels have enabled the earlier easing of some restrictions and an increase in numbers of visitors to homes, indoor and outdoor hospitality and numbers at public gatherings.
Burnet’s updated modelling predicts cases will now plateau around their current levels before rising, as restrictions are eased, to a daily peak of close to 4000 new cases per day in mid-December. However, hospitalisation rates are now lower, the length of stay is also less.
The modelling shows Victoria’s pace and high levels of vaccination has almost-halved the projected number of people expected to die from COVID-19 before the end of the year.
The modelling projects 1212 deaths between July and December 2021 - down from the 2202 projected on 18 September.
The chances of overwhelming the hospital system have dropped from 63 per cent to just 23 per cent.
(https://burnet.edu.au/system/asset/file/4977/Slide5.png)
https://burnet.edu.au/news/1529
https://burnet.edu.au/system/asset/file/4973/burnet_institute_victoria_roadmap_modelling_MEDIA_17Oct2021.pdf
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VIC - 1903 new cases today. Reff=1.20. 851 in hospital. 155 in ICU (103 on ventilators). 7 deaths including a man in his 50s.
NSW - 265 new cases. 71 linked. 194 unlinked. Reff=0.73. 606 in hospital. 132 in ICU (71 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
ACT - 17 new cases. 11 linked. 6 unlinked. 17 in hospital. 9 in ICU.
TAS - 0 new cases. So the lockdown in southern Tas will be lifted.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 55.5%
16+: 67.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 4 days - Oct 22
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 2
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 3 days - Oct 21
16+ 80%: 13 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 40 days - Nov 27
12+ 70%: 7 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 17 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 51 days - Dec 8
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Today we’re releasing a plan for Queensland borders.
Travel restrictions will ease when 70% and 80% of eligible Queenslanders are fully vaccinated.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FB8xDKgVIAMcmmV?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/AnnastaciaMP/status/1449931550053715973
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VIC - 1749 new cases today. Reff=1.09. 784 in hospital. 149 in ICU (100 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
- Hospitals: 88% not fully vaccinated
- ICU: 96% not fully vaccinated
NSW - 273 new cases. 103 linked. 170 unlinked. Reff=0.71. 583 in hospital. 128 in ICU (69 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 24 new cases. 21 linked. 3 unlinked. 18 in hospital. 10 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 55.9%
16+: 68.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 4 days - Oct 23
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 3
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 3 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 12 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 38 days - Nov 26
12+ 70%: 6 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 16 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 51 days - Dec 9
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1841 new cases today. Reff=1.02. 786 in hospital. 147 in ICU (97 on ventilators). 12 deaths including a woman in her 50s.
- Hospitals: 89% not fully vaccinated
- ICU: 96% not fully vaccinated
NSW - 283 new cases. Reff=0.72. 552 in hospital. 124 in ICU (66 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
ACT - 24 new cases. 20 in hospital. 8 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 56.7%
16+: 69.2%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
16+ 90%: 3 days - Oct 23
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 4
Double dose:
16+ 70%: 2 days - Oct 22
16+ 80%: 11 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 36 days - Nov 25
12+ 70%: 5 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 15 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 50 days - Dec 9
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 2232 new cases today. Reff=1.01. 779 in hospital. 141 in ICU (96 on ventilators). 12 deaths including a man in his 40s.
- Hospitals: 88% not fully vaccinated
- ICU: 98% not fully vaccinated
- Victoria has reached 70% double dosed and 90% single dosed.
NSW - 372 new cases. 121 linked. 251 unlinked. Reff=0.72. 523 in hospital. 124 in ICU (64 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 28 new cases. 21 in hospital. 10 in ICU (8 on ventilators).
QLD - 1 new local case. An unvaccinated Uber driver, aged in his 30s, who was infectious on the Gold Coast for up to 10 days.
TAS - 0 new cases. Tassie has also reached 70% double dosed.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 57.4%
16+: 70.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
12+ 90%: 14 days - Nov 4
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 10 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 34 days - Nov 24
12+ 70%: 4 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 13 days - Nov 3
12+ 90%: 49 days - Dec 9
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 2189 new cases today. Reff=1.00. 784 in hospital. 145 in ICU (94 on ventilators). 16 deaths.
- Hospitals: 88% not fully vaccinated
- ICU: 96% not fully vaccinated
NSW - 345 new cases. 124 linked. 221 unlinked. Reff=0.74. 482 in hospital. 125 in ICU (67 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 20 in hospital. 11 in ICU (8 on ventilators).
QLD - 0 new local cases. Fingers crossed.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 58.2%
16+: 70.8%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
12+ 90%: 14 days - Nov 5
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 9 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 36 days - Nov 27
12+ 70%: 3 days - Oct 25
12+ 80%: 12 days - Nov 3
12+ 90%: 40 days - Dec 1
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1750 new cases today. 770 in hospital. 144 in ICU (90 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
Reff=0.96 (first time below 1 since the beginning of this outbreak).
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCViTS3UUAImnQM?format=png&name=900x900)
This graph shows the stabilisation in hospital cases and ICU patients over the past week due to the increasing vaccination levels.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCVkZPCVIAAVeFs?format=jpg&name=large)
NSW - 332 new cases. 65 linked. 267 unlinked. Reff=0.77. 469 in hospital. 123 in ICU (66 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 24 new cases. 19 in hospital. 12 in ICU (4 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 59.7%
16+: 71.7%
Today Victoria and Australia reached 70% of the 12+ population fully vaccinated.
Australia has passed the USA in terms of the percentage of the total population vaccinated.
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
12+ 90%: 14 days - Nov 6
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 7 days - Oct 30
16+ 90%: 36 days - Nov 28
12+ 80%: 10 days - Nov 2
12+ 90%: 39 days - Dec 1
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Freedom day. People too busy out having fun, not getting tested.
Expect cases to spike again in a week or two.
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Freedom day. People too busy out having fun, not getting tested.
Expect cases to spike again in a week or two.
Just on 70k test yesterday Andy
Key number will the number of tests results today
Another 40k of jabs done as well :clapping
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VIC - 1935 new cases today. Reff=1.03. 787 in hospital. 146 in ICU (93 on ventilators). 11 deaths including a 50 year old.
NSW - 296 new cases. 99 linked. 197 unlinked. Reff=0.80. 480 in hospital. 119 in ICU (67 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 9 new cases. 20 in hospital. 11 in ICU (4 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 59.7%
16+: 72.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
12+ 90%: 13 days - Nov 6
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 6 days - Oct 30
16+ 90%: 33 days - Nov 26
12+ 80%: 9 days - Nov 2
12+ 90%: 36 days - Nov 29
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f30f.png) Global 2️⃣nd (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f489.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f489.png) (total pop) leaderboard 24 Oct 2021
1. Portugal: 86.82%
2. UAE: 85.93%
3. Malta: 82.77%
4. Iceland: 81.04%
5. Spain: 79.58%
6. Singapore: 79.56%
7. Cambodia: 75.87%
8. Chile: 75.75%
9. Denmark: 75.73%
10. Qatar: 75.7%
11. Uruguay: 74.97%
12. Ireland: 74.97%
13. Jersey: 73.6%
14. Canada: 73.42%
15. Belgium: 73.24%
16. China: 72.56%
17. ACT: 72.2%
18. Malaysia: 71.9%
19. Aruba: 71.31%
20. Italy: 70.62%
21. NSW: 70.61%
22. South Korea: 69.45%
23. Japan: 68.97%
24. Netherlands: 68.31%
25. Norway: 68.08%
26. Finland: 67.98%
27. France: 67.5%
28. Sweden: 67.37%
29. United Kingdom: 66.69%
30. Bhutan: 66.36%
31. Germany: 65.53%
32. Mauritius: 65.5%
33. Bahrain: 65.01%
34. Israel: 64.98%
35. Maldives: 64.67%
36. European Union: 64.58%
37. Mongolia: 64.19%
38. Cyprus: 63.26%
39. Luxembourg: 62.94%
40. Switzerland: 62.15%
41. VICTORIA: 61.55%
42. Austria: 61.52%
43. Lithuania: 61.13%
44. Greece: 61.08%
45. Cuba: 60.93%
46. New Zealand: 60.4%
47. AUSTRALIA: 60.26%
48. Sri Lanka: 60.16%
49. Saudi Arabia: 59.6%
50. Hungary: 59.32%
51. TASMANIA: 59.17%
52. Hong Kong: 57.92%
53. Fiji: 57.28%
54. United States: 56.55%
55. Morocco: 56.54%
56. El Salvador: 56.53%
57. Czechia: 56.41%
58. Ecuador: 56.41%
59. Turkey: 56.4%
60. Curacao: 55.64%
61. Estonia: 55.34%
62. Argentina: 55.04%
63. Europe: 54.38%
64. Panama: 53.66%
65. Slovenia: 53.37%
66. Brunei: 53.21%
67. Turkmenistan: 52.41%
68. Poland: 52.37%
69. French Polynesia: 52.09%
70. Latvia: 51.78%
71. Brazil: 51.56%
72. SA: 51.31%
73. North America: 50.19%
74. Macao: 49.96%
75. Costa Rica: 49.18%
76. QLD: 49.07%
77. New Caledonia: 48.96%
78. NT: 48.84%
79. South America: 48.17%
80. WA: 47.67%
World data sourced from @OurWorldInData.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1452129932604182534
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCbJVjCUUAA0A08?format=png&name=4096x4096)
80% double dosed 16+ year olds:
Changes come into effect from Friday, October 29 at 6:00pm.
* The border around Melbourne will be dropped, allowing Victorians to travel anywhere in the state ahead of the Melbourne Cup weekend.
* Masks will no longer be mandatory in outdoor settings where social distancing is possible and entertainment and retail venues can re-open.
* The "vaccinated economy", which includes vaccine mandates for both workers and patrons at most venues, will now apply right across the state.
* Most patron caps at venues will be scrapped, replaced by a density quotient of one person per 4 square metres allowed in most indoor settings. At most outdoor venues, that drops to one person per 2sqm.
* Events such as music festivals will be able to go ahead with up to 5,000 punters. Larger events, like the Melbourne Cup, will go ahead if they get approval from the Chief Health Officer.
* Children under the age of 16 will not have to show proof of inoculation.
* The return to schools will remain unchanged, with students heading back to classrooms in greater numbers from November 1.
90% double dosed 12+ year olds:
Likely to come in effect approximately November 24.
* The "vaccinated economy" will remain in place at this stage, with unvaccinated Victorians continuing to be locked out of most settings. The vaccine mandate will apply to all non-essential retail from this stage of the roadmap. Unvaccinated people will still be able to visit essential stores like supermarkets and pharmacies.
* All caps and density limits will be lifted.
* Masks will only be required in high-risk indoor setting, for instance, public transport, prisons, hospitals, aged care to give you some examples."
* A goal of having more than 80,000 people at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-24/victoria-records-new-covid-19-cases-and-deaths-restrictions/100563506
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-records-1935-new-cases-11-deaths-20211024-p592l0.html
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VIC - 1461 new cases today. Reff=1.03. 802 in hospital. 152 in ICU (92 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
- Two thirds of the new cases in the past week in Victoria have not received a first or second dose of the vaccine.
- In Wyndham 96% of new cases under 40 years old were not fully vaccinated
- In Hume 97% of new cases under the age of 40 were not fully vaccinated.
NSW - 294 new cases. 116 linked. 178 unlinked. Reff=0.85. 474 in hospital. 116 in ICU (57 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 9 new cases. 20 in hospital. 10 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 60.3%
16+: 73.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
First dose:
12+ 90%: 12 days - Nov 6
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 5 days - Oct 30
16+ 90%: 33 days - Nov 27
12+ 80%: 8 days - Nov 2
12+ 90%: 36 days - Nov 30
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1510 new cases today. Reff=0.92. 817 in hospital. 147 in ICU (88 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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NSW - 282 new cases. 64 linked. 220 unlinked. Reff=0.90. 457 in hospital. 108 in ICU (57 on ventilators). 1 death.
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ACT - 12 new cases. 15 in hospital. 9 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
QLD - 2 new local cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 60.6%
16+: 73.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 5 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 28 days - Nov 23
12+ 80%: 9 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 31 days - Nov 26
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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South Australia will ease its border restrictions for double-vaccinated people from November 23.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/sa-announces-covid-19-roadmap-including-repeal-of-border-restrictions-on-november-23/ar-AAPX6Gd
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VIC - 1534 new cases today. Reff=0.83. 748 in hospital. 138 in ICU (87 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
- Of the new cases reported in Victoria, 85% were NOT fully vaccinated.
- Of those in ICU 95% are NOT fully vaccinated.
- In comparison, 37% of Victoria's total population is not fully vaccinated.
NSW - 305 new cases. 120 linked. 185 unlinked. Reff=1.00. 418 in hospital. 97 in ICU (43 on ventilators). 3 death.
ACT - 10 new cases. 11 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
QLD - 0 new local cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 61.3%
16+: 73.4%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 3 days - Oct 30
16+ 90%: 29 days - Nov 25
12+ 80%: 8 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 32 days - Nov 28
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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FDA advised to authorise Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for US children aged five to 11:
https://abc.net.au/news/2021-10-27/fda-advisers-back-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-for-children/100571348
I said coming our way soon - should get approval here before Christmas
https://twitter.com/profesterman/status/1453117366540259332
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Rapid COVID-19 tests to be available in supermarkets from next week:
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-update-rapid-antigen-tests-to-be-available-at-australian-supermarkets-coles-woolworths/1c16791a-1473-45f1-ab78-cddf615d118d
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VIC - 1923 new cases today. Reff=0.86. 746 in hospital. 137 in ICU (85 on ventilators). 25 deaths.
- 69% of hospitalisations were completely unvaccinated.
- 86% of ICUs were completely unvaccinated.
NSW - 293 new cases. All unlinked. Reff=1.00. 381 in hospital. 82 in ICU (43 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 8 new cases. 10 in hospital. 7 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 61.9%
16+: 74.8%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 2 days - Oct 30
16+ 90%: 28 days - Nov 25
12+ 80%: 5 days - Nov 2
12+ 90%: 31 days - Nov 28
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1656 new cases today. Reff=0.81. 738 in hospital. 130 in ICU (85 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
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NSW - 268 new cases. 53 linked. 215 unlinked. Reff=0.81. 383 in hospital. 80 in ICU (38 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 10 new cases. 9 in hospital. 6 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 62.5%
16+: 75.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 80%: 2 days - Oct 31
16+ 90%: 28 days - Nov 26
12+ 80%: 5 days - Nov 3
12+ 90%: 31 days - Nov 29
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1036 new cases today. Reff=0.85. 702 in hospital. 128 in ICU (80 on ventilators). 12 deaths.
Victoria is officially at 80% (16+) fully vaccinated today.
NSW - 177 new cases. All unlinked. Reff=0.78. 340 in hospital. 78 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 7 new cases. 9 in hospital. 5 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 63.7%
16+: 76.8%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 25 days - Nov 25
12+ 80%: 3 days - Nov 3
12+ 90%: 28 days - Nov 28
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1471 new cases today. Reff=0.91. 699 in hospital. 136 in ICU (86 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
- 92% of Victorians have had at least one dose of vaccine.
- Every single regional LGA in Victoria is now over (15+) 95% with at least 1 dose.
- Across the state (including both metro & regional), there are 9 LGAs between 80 & 90% and three LGAs under 80%.
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NSW - 135 new cases. 44 linked. 91 unlinked. Reff=0.74. 349 in hospital. 77 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 5 new cases. 8 in hospital. 3 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 64.1%
16+: 77.2%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 24 days - Nov 25
12+ 80%: 2 days - Nov 3
12+ 90%: 27 days - Nov 28
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 989 new cases today. Reff=0.78. 667 in hospital. 127 in ICU (76 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
- Of the people in hospital only 15% are fully vaccinated.
- Of the people in ICU only 5% are fully vaccinated
- Large focus of cases in kids. 0-19s make up 33.6% of cases (17.4% for 0-9).
- Fewer cases in old people. 70+ make up 18.7% of the cases.
NSW - 173 new cases. Reff=0.66. 333 in hospital. 72 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
- Restrictions for the fully vaccinated which were due to lift on December 1 will come forward to November 8.
- Restrictions for the unvaccinated extended to December 15 or when NSW reaches 95% of those 16+ fully vaccinated.
ACT - 8 new cases. 7 in hospital. 4 in ICU (4 on ventilators).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 64.3%
16+: 77.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 24 days - Nov 26
12+ 80%: 2 days - Nov 4
12+ 90%: 27 days - Nov 29
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 941 new cases today. Reff=0.72. 657 in hospital. 117 in ICU (69 on ventilators). 8 deaths.
- Victoria has reached 80% double dose vaxxed for 12+ year olds.
NSW - 190 new cases. Reff=0.62. 309 in hospital. 68 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 15 new cases. 5 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 64.9%
16+: 78.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 22 days - Nov 25
12+ 90%: 25 days - Nov 28
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Global 2️⃣nd Syringe (total pop) leaderboard 03 Nov 2021:
1. Portugal: 87.16%
2. United Arab Emirates: 86.91%
3. Malta: 83.24%
4. Iceland: 81.16%
5. Spain: 79.83%
6. Singapore: 79.77%
7. ACT: 78.58%
8. Chile: 78.54%
9. Cambodia: 77.1%
10. Denmark: 75.92%
11. Qatar: 75.7%
12. South Korea: 75.64%
13. Uruguay: 75.22%
14. Ireland: 75.21%
15. Malaysia: 74.78%
16. NSW: 74.41%
17. Canada: 74.39%
18. China: 74.12%
19. Jersey: 73.8%
20. Belgium: 73.53%
21. Japan: 72.81%
22. Aruba: 71.7%
23. Italy: 71.48%
24. Finland: 69.99%
25. Netherlands: 68.63%
26. VIC: 68.63%
27. Norway: 68.46%
28. France: 67.88%
29. Sweden: 67.85%
30. United Kingdom: 67.02%
31. Mauritius: 66.62%
32. Bhutan: 66.44%
33. Germany: 66.13%
34. Maldives: 65.74%
35. New Zealand: 65.42%
36. Bahrain: 65.32%
37. AUS: 65.29%
38. Israel: 65.23%
39. European Union: 65.23%
40. Mongolia: 64.27%
41. Cuba: 64.13%
42. Lithuania: 64.1%
43. Cyprus: 63.67%
44. Switzerland: 63.4%
45. TAS: 63.2%
46. Luxembourg: 62.94%
47. Austria: 62.18%
48. Fiji: 62.05%
49. Sri Lanka: 61.96%
50. Greece: 61.52%
51. Saudi Arabia: 61.0%
52. Hungary: 59.54%
53. Morocco: 59.02%
54. Hong Kong: 58.65%
55. El Salvador: 58.13%
56. Brunei: 57.69%
57. Estonia: 57.44%
58. Turkey: 57.33%
59. Argentina: 56.98%
60. United States: 56.85%
61. Czechia: 56.83%
62. Brazil: 56.43%
63. Ecuador: 56.41%
64. SA: 56.37%
65. Curacao: 56.04%
66. Europe: 54.97%
67. New Caledonia: 54.74%
68. Latvia: 54.46%
69. Panama: 54.29%
70. Slovenia: 53.84%
71. QLD: 53.42%
72. Poland: 52.82%
73. Turkmenistan: 52.41%
74. WA: 52.24%
75. Macao: 52.13%
76. French Polynesia: 52.09%
77. North America: 51.97%
78. South America: 51.63%
79. NT: 51.48%
80. Oman: 50.06%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1455730055288537095
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VIC - 1247 new cases today. Reff=0.71. 660 in hospital. 114 in ICU (78 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
NSW - 308 new cases. 99 linked. 209 unlinked. Reff=0.72. 302 in hospital. 64 in ICU (31 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 6 in hospital. 2 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
QLD - 3 new local cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 65.3%
16+: 78.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 22 days - Nov 26
12+ 90%: 25 days - Nov 29
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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The border between Victoria and NSW is now open.
Western Australia will open up its borders when 90 per cent of the state's population aged above 12 years old is fully vaccinated. So around late Jan/early Feb.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-05/mark-mcgowan-announces-western-australias-covid-19-roadmap/100594238
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VIC - 1343 new cases today. Reff=0.80. 634 in hospital. 109 in ICU (73 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
NSW - 249 new cases. 90 linked. 159 unlinked. Reff=0.84. 285 in hospital. 61 in ICU (28 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
ACT - 6 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - A local case in Katherine. An unvaccinated contract worker at RAAF Base Tindal. Source unknown. First time the NT has had a local covid transmission. 3-day lockdown in Katherine.
QLD - 0 new local cases today after the Goondiwindi cases yesterday.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 65.8%
16+: 79.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 14 days - Nov 19
12+ 90%: 17 days - Nov 22
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1268 new cases today. Reff=0.78. 651 in hospital. 106 in ICU (70 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
NSW - 270 new cases. 113 linked. 157 unlinked. Reff=1.04. 270 in hospital. 55 in ICU (27 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
ACT - 18 new cases. 2 in hospital. 1 in ICU (not on a ventilator).
NT - 2 more cases linked to Katherine. South Australia and Queensland have tightened border restrictions with the Northern Territory.
QLD - 1 new local case linked to Goondiwindi cluster.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 66.3%
16+: 80.0%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 14 days - Nov 20
12+ 90%: 17 days - Nov 23
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1126 new cases today. Reff=1.06. 556 in hospital. 91 in ICU (54 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
NSW - 187 new cases. 45 linked. 142 unlinked. Reff=1.29. 264 in hospital. 48 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
ACT - 13 new cases. 1 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - 0 more cases linked to Katherine. A unvaxxed lockout put in place yesterday in Greater Darwin & Katherine.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 67.1%
16+: 80.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 12 days - Nov 20
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 23
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1069 new cases today. Reff=1.05. 579 in hospital. 90 in ICU (55 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
Of the cases in hospital in VIC - 77% not fully vaccinated
Of the cases in ICU in VIC - 87% not fully vaccinated
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NSW - 222 new cases. 84 linked. 138 unlinked. Reff=1.10. 254 in hospital. 42 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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ACT - 14 new cases. 1 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - 1 more local case linked to Katherine.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 67.3%
16+: 80.6%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 12 days - Nov 21
12+ 90%: 15 days - Nov 24
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1313 new cases today. Reff=0.98. 457 in hospital. 79 in ICU (46 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
- Expect to see a higher case number today in Victoria, with the usual jump on Thursday.
On avg in the past 6 weeks, Thursday cases have been 20.09% higher than the 7 day avg.
NSW - 261 new cases. 100 linked. 161 unlinked. Reff=0.94. 228 in hospital. 40 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 9 new cases. No one in hospital.
QLD - 2 new cases. Gold Coast on alert.
NT - 1 local case not linked to Katherine.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 68.1%
16+: 81.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 10 days - Nov 21
12+ 90%: 13 days - Nov 24
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1115 new cases today. Reff=0.94. 426 in hospital. 79 in ICU (50 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
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NSW - 286 new cases. 90 linked. 196 unlinked. Reff=0.90. 236 in hospital. 34 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 15 new cases. No one in hospital.
QLD - 2 new cases in Moree. No out in the community.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 68.5%
16+: 81.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 8 days - Nov 20
12+ 90%: 10 days - Nov 22
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1221 new cases today. Reff=0.93. 405 in hospital. 77 in ICU (51 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NSW - 250 new cases. 38 linked. 212 unlinked. Reff=0.99. 228 in hospital. 32 in ICU (16 on ventilators).
ACT - 11 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 68.8%
16+: 82.3%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 7 days - Nov 20
12+ 90%: 10 days - Nov 23
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 905 new cases today. Reff=0.93. 394 in hospital. 75 in ICU (46 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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NSW - 195 new cases. Reff=1.06. 224 in hospital. 32 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 1 death.
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ACT - 13 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 69.2%
16+: 82.8%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 6 days - Nov 20
12+ 90%: 8 days - Nov 22
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 797 new cases today. Reff=0.86. 394 in hospital. 72 in ICU (44 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
NSW - 212 new cases. Reff=0.94. 210 in hospital. 32 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 2 death.
ACT - 12 new cases. 4 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
NT - 9 new cases after the two new ones yesterday. Katherine back into lockdown.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 69.9%
16+: 83.1%
Every state and territory is now above 70% double dosed for 16+ year olds.
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 5 days - Nov 21
12+ 90%: 8 days - Nov 24
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 996 new cases today. Reff=0.85. 357 in hospital. 58 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
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NSW - 231 new cases. Reff=0.91. 207 in hospital. 33 in ICU (15 on ventilators).
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ACT - 6 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
NT - 6 new cases. This latest outbreak now up to 17 cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 70.0%
16+: 83.5%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 5 days - Nov 22
12+ 90%: 7 days - Nov 24
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VIC - 1007 new cases today. Reff=0.80. 337 in hospital. 63 (128 non-infectious) in ICU (34 on ventilators). 12 deaths.
NSW - 262 new cases. Reff=0.86. 199 in hospital. 29 in ICU (14 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
ACT - 25 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
NT - 0 new cases today from their latest outbreak.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 70.2%
16+: 83.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 5 days - Nov 22
12+ 90%: 7 days - Nov 25
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Victoria scraps most COVID-19 rules
Victorians will be allowed back on dancefloors as almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions are scrapped from midnight, in the state's race towards 90 per cent full vaccination.
From Friday, fully vaccinated Victorians will be able to dance in clubs, there will be no home visitor limits and no density limits for cafes and restaurants.
Non-essential retail will join the state's vaccinated economy, meaning only fully vaccinated people can visit shops unless they are aged under 12 years and two months or have a valid exemption.
Masks will no longer be required for customers visiting hospitality venues, however workers must continue wearing them.
However, Victorians will need to continue wearing masks for a few more weeks in retail settings, on public transport and for primary school staff, visitors and students in years three to six.
From December 15 retail customers will no longer need to wear masks, unless there is a significant jump in hospitalisations.
Indoor events can host up to 30,000 punters, however one-off approval is needed to exceed that capacity.
The changes mean the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open will be able to proceed at full capacity, subject to approval of the MCG and Melbourne Park's plans.
People who attend weddings, funerals and places of worship that do not check vaccination statuses will be required to wear masks and be subject to density limits.
There will also be changes to isolation rules, with anyone who comes in contact with a confirmed virus case outside their home not required to self-quarantine.
Close contacts must, however, get a PCR test and isolate until they receive a negative result.
The quarantine change means businesses will no longer have to deep clean their premises after a positive case, or ask the department of health for approval.
Victoria is now 88 per cent double-vaccinated in those aged over 12 and is expected to hit 90 per cent this weekend.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victoria-scraps-most-covid-19-rules/ar-AAQPjqH?ocid=msedgntp
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VIC - 1273 new cases today. Reff=0.89. 330 in hospital. 57 (115 including non-infectious) in ICU (30 on ventilators). 8 deaths.
NSW - 216 new cases. Reff=0.88. 196 in hospital. 28 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
ACT - 17 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
NT - 2 new cases. Katherine and Robinson River cluster now stands at 25 confirmed cases
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 70.5%
16+: 84.2%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 4 days - Nov 23
12+ 90%: 6 days - Nov 25
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1166 new cases today. Reff=0.97. 312 in hospital. 55 (114 including non-infectious) in ICU (24 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
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NSW - 182 new cases. Reff=0.92. 191 in hospital. 28 in ICU (17 on ventilators).
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ACT - 14 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (on a ventilator).
NT - 1 new case.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 70.8%
16+: 84.6%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 3 days - Nov 23
12+ 90%: 6 days - Nov 26
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Global 2️⃣nd Syringe (total pop) leaderboard 20 Nov 2021
1. Singapore: 91.91%
2. United Arab Emirates: 88.4%
3. Portugal: 87.78%
4. Malta: 83.53%
5. Chile: 82.52%
6. ACT: 82.05%
7. Iceland: 81.56%
8. Spain: 80.24%
9. South Korea: 78.69%
10. Cuba: 78.59%
11. Cambodia: 78.08%
12. NSW: 77.39%
13. Denmark: 76.29%
14. Japan: 76.21%
15. Malaysia: 76.01%
16. Qatar: 75.7%
17. Uruguay: 75.67%
18. Ireland: 75.67%
19. Canada: 75.64%
20. VIC: 75.33%
21. China: 74.35%
22. Belgium: 74.29%
23. Jersey: 74.11%
24. Netherlands: 73.48%
25. Italy: 72.83%
26. Aruba: 72.4%
27. Bhutan: 71.78%
28. Finland: 71.67%
29. TAS: 71.42%
30. AUS: 71.08%
31. Brunei: 69.98%
32. Norway: 69.26%
33. Mauritius: 68.99%
34. France: 68.89%
35. Sweden: 68.77%
36. New Zealand: 67.76%
37. United Kingdom: 67.57%
38. Germany: 67.17%
39. High income: 66.76%
40. European Union: 66.49%
41. Maldives: 66.48%
42. Luxembourg: 65.91%
43. Bahrain: 65.84%
44. Lithuania: 65.31%
45. Switzerland: 64.76%
46. SA: 64.51%
47. Mongolia: 64.48%
48. Cyprus: 64.29%
49. Upper middle income: 63.96%
50. Austria: 63.88%
51. Fiji: 63.83%
52. Sri Lanka: 63.68%
53. Saudi Arabia: 62.7%
54. Greece: 62.61%
55. Israel: 62.01%
56. El Salvador: 61.32%
57. Argentina: 61.08%
58. Latvia: 60.6%
59. Morocco: 60.48%
60. QLD: 60.31%
61. Hungary: 60.05%
62. Brazil: 60.04%
63. Hong Kong: 59.43%
64. WA: 59.26%
65. NT: 59.24%
66. Costa Rica: 58.97%
67. Turkey: 58.68%
68. Estonia: 58.68%
69. Ecuador: 58.51%
70. Czechia: 58.05%
71. United States: 57.75%
72. New Caledonia: 57.11%
73. Curacao: 57.11%
74. Europe: 56.78%
75. South America: 55.6%
76. Macao: 54.97%
77. Panama: 54.9%
78. Slovenia: 54.59%
79. French Polynesia: 54.32%
80. Thailand: 54.24%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1461895731153801216
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VIC - 1275 new cases today. Reff=1.17. 317 in hospital. 56 (112 including non-infectious) in ICU (25 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NSW - 176 new cases. Reff=0.95. 192 in hospital. 32 in ICU (15 on ventilators).
ACT - 14 new cases. 5 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - 9 new cases. Binjari and the nearby Rockhole community have gone into a hard lockdown.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 71.1%
16+: 84.9%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 3 days - Nov 24
12+ 90%: 6 days - Nov 27
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Austria will enter a full national lockdown and make vaccines mandatory by February next year after setting a daily record of new COVID-19 case numbers.
The lockdown, starting on Monday, will be the first in western Europe this autumn as a fourth wave drives case numbers upwards across the continent.
Austria has some of the lowest vaccinations rates in western Europe – at around 65 per cent of the population.
Other European nations, including Germany, are also considering new restrictions as cases surge due to a combination of colder weather and low vaccination numbers.
New daily infections have risen 14-fold in the past month in Saxony, a stronghold of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which harbours many vaccine sceptics and anti-lockdown protesters.
Last weekend the Netherlands announced a three-week partial lockdown, while the Czech Republic and Slovakia have also put in place restrictions on unvaccinated citizens.
Ireland has also forced nightclubs and pubs to shut early due to a rise in COVID infections, and will ramp up the use of booster vaccines over winter.
On Friday Hungary reported 11,289 new COVID-19 cases, its highest daily tally, and will make booster shots mandatory for all healthcare workers and require mask wearing in most indoor places from Saturday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-19/austria-to-enter-national-lockdown-make-vaccines-mandatory/100636348
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VIC - 1029 new cases today. Reff=1.20. 316 in hospital. 44 (98 including non-infectious) in ICU (23 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 180 new cases. Reff=0.91. 202 in hospital. 30 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 11 new cases. 5 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - 9 new cases. Outbreak now at 35. 3 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 71.3%
16+: 85.1%
Victorian vaccination projections (at the current rate):
Double dose:
16+ 90%: 3 days - Nov 25
12+ 90%: 5 days - Nov 27
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1254 new cases today. Reff=1.07. 310 in hospital. 48 (96 including non-infectious) in ICU (31 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
Victoria is officially at 90% double dose vaccinated for 12+ year olds.
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NSW - 276 new cases. Reff=0.98. 191 in hospital. 31 in ICU (10 on ventilators).
ACT - 8 new cases. 7 in hospital. 3 in ICU (3 on a ventilator).
NT - 1 new case.
SA - 3 new cases (all travellers arriving from interstate).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 71.9%
16+: 85.8%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Now Omicron.
Ready yourselves for hysteria, lockdowns and an stuffed up Christmas holidays
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VIC - 1061 new cases today. Reff=1.10. 283 in hospital. 44 (97 including non-infectious) in ICU (20 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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NSW - 185 new cases. Reff=1.35. 165 in hospital. 24 in ICU (10 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 7 new cases. 7 in hospital. 5 in ICU (4 on a ventilator).
NT - 3 new cases.
SA - 0 new cases but from tomorrow, anyone travelling into South Australia from low-risk or moderate-risk LGAs, such as
Sydney or Melbourne, must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 72.6%
16+: 86.5%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Global 2️⃣nd Syringe (total pop) leaderboard 28 Nov 2021
1. Singapore: 91.91%
2. United Arab Emirates: 88.4%
3. Portugal: 87.78%
4. Malta: 83.66%
5. Chile: 83.42%
6. ACT: 82.69%
7. Iceland: 81.77%
8. Cuba: 80.53%
9. Spain: 80.4%
10. South Korea: 79.46%
11. Cambodia: 78.35%
12. NSW: 77.93%
13. Brunei: 77.44%
14. Japan: 76.89%
15. VIC: 76.72%
16. Denmark: 76.5%
17. Malaysia: 76.39%
18. Uruguay: 76.18%
19. Canada: 76.06%
20. Ireland: 75.98%
21. Qatar: 75.7%
22. Belgium: 74.59%
23. China: 74.53%
24. Jersey: 74.29%
25. Netherlands: 73.74%
26. TAS: 73.52%
27. Italy: 72.84%
28. Aruba: 72.75%
29. AUS: 72.71%
30. Finland: 72.42%
31. Bhutan: 72.34%
32. Mauritius: 71.85%
33. Norway: 69.85%
34. New Zealand: 69.68%
35. France: 69.39%
36. Sweden: 69.11%
37. United Kingdom: 67.82%
38. Germany: 67.69%
39. SA: 67.59%
40. High income: 67.32%
41. European Union: 66.94%
42. Maldives: 66.73%
43. Bahrain: 66.19%
44. Lithuania: 66.0%
45. Luxembourg: 65.91%
46. Switzerland: 65.14%
47. Austria: 65.1%
48. Cyprus: 64.91%
49. Macao: 64.9%
50. Mongolia: 64.56%
51. Upper middle income: 64.55%
52. Fiji: 64.21%
53. Sri Lanka: 63.85%
54. Argentina: 63.57%
55. Greece: 63.32%
56. Saudi Arabia: 63.25%
57. Latvia: 62.92%
58. QLD: 62.86%
59. Israel: 62.12%
60. El Salvador: 61.9%
61. WA: 61.82%
62. NT: 61.72%
63. Costa Rica: 61.18%
64. Morocco: 60.76%
65. Ecuador: 60.67%
66. Hungary: 60.45%
67. Brazil: 60.04%
68. Hong Kong: 59.82%
69. Estonia: 59.2%
70. Turkey: 59.15%
71. Czechia: 59.03%
72. New Caledonia: 58.13%
73. United States: 57.88%
74. Europe: 57.7%
75. Curacao: 57.52%
76. Thailand: 57.47%
77. South America: 56.29%
78. Panama: 55.33%
79. Slovenia: 55.03%
80. Oceania: 54.53%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1464819184253112331
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Two travellers test positive to Omicron strain of COVID-19 in Sydney.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/omicron-strain-of-coronavirus-australias-first-cases-of-new-omicron-variant-of-covid19-detected-in-sydney/e1289e12-c5c8-414b-b359-5e32d3d718d6
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PRELIMINARY DATA but good news for your afternoon! Pfizer vaccine’s is only SLIGHTLY less effective in preventing infection with Omicron than with Delta- 90% as opposed to 95%- while it is AS EFFECTIVE in preventing serious symptoms- around 93% – at least for those boosted!
https://twitter.com/sailorrooscout/status/1465764316888641545
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VIC - 1188 new cases today. Reff=0.93. 289 in hospital. 43 (87 including non-infectious) in ICU (23 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
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NSW - 337 new cases. Reff=0.96. 140 in hospital. 25 in ICU (10 on ventilators).
ACT - 4 new cases. 4 in hospital. 3 in ICU (0 on a ventilator).
NT - 2 new cases. 2 in hosptial. 1 death (unvaccinated).
SA - Norwood cluster up to 18.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 73.4%
16+: 87.7%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Kids aged 5 - 11 given go-ahead to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-06/kids-aged-5---11-given-go-ahead-to-receive-the/13663556
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VIC - 1206 new cases today. Reff=0.99. 313 in hospital. 61 (104 including non-infectious) in ICU (25 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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NSW - 516 new cases. Reff=1.24. 158 in hospital. 24 in ICU (9 on ventilators).
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ACT - 6 new cases. 5 in hospital. 2 in ICU (0 on a ventilator).
QLD - 6 new local cases (Gold Coast).
NT - 3 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 74.5%
16+: 88.7%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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COVID-19 vaccine to be rolled out to children aged five to 11 from early January
The federal government has confirmed the rollout will begin on January 10, after vaccine advisory group ATAGI provided its recommendations.
More than 2 million children will become eligible for the vaccine, further extending vaccine coverage across the Australian population.
Children will initially receive the Pfizer vaccine, however Moderna is also seeking approval to join the rollout.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-09/atagi-approves-kids-covid19-vaccines-rollout-january-10/100687162
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Waiting times for COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be cut from six months to five under plans to be unveiled by the federal government on Sunday.
The fast-tracking of booster shots will start immediately and comes as health authorities race to understand the Omicron variant of COVID-19, with a further seven suspected cases of the new strain in Victoria on Saturday.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/covid-boosters-fast-tracked-to-five-months-gap-making-millions-more-eligible-for-third-shot-20211211-p59grr.html
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VIC - 1189 new cases today. Reff=1.03. 364 in hospital. 80 (119 including non-infectious) in ICU (44 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 804 new cases. Reff=1.90. 168 in hospital. 21 in ICU (9 on ventilators). 1 death.
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ACT - 4 new cases. 4 in hospital. 1 in ICU (0 on a ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 75.0%
16+: 89.2%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Moderna vaccine to be made in Australia, with hopes for Victorian plant to open by 2024.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-14/moderna-to-be-first-mrna-vaccine-made-in-australia/100697324
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VIC - 1405 new cases today. Reff=1.03. 365 in hospital. 84 (128 including non-infectious) in ICU (46 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 1360 new cases (25 Omicron). Reff=2.12. 166 in hospital. 24 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 1 death.
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ACT - 7 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (0 on a ventilator).
QLD - 6 new cases. Primarily in the Gold Coast & South Brisbane region. Linked to the Newcastle outbreak. All vaccinated.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 75.2%
16+: 89.5%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1622 new cases today. Reff=1.08. 384 in hospital. 87 (122 including non-infectious) in ICU (49 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
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NSW - 1742 new cases. Reff=2.33. 192 in hospital. 26 in ICU (8 on ventilators).
633 of the cases are in the Hunter/New England (Newcastle) region.
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ACT - 11 new cases. 3 in hospital. 1 in ICU (0 on a ventilator).
QLD - 18 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 75.4%
16+: 89.7%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1510 new cases today. Reff=1.18. 386 in hospital. 82 (118 including non-infectious) in ICU (43 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
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NSW - 2213 new cases (63 omicron). Reff=2.85. 215 in hospital. 24 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 1 death.
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ACT - 20 new cases. 4 in hospital.
QLD - 16 new cases. Masks to become mandated in retail settings.
SA - 61 new local cases. 40 linked. 9 unlinked. 12 under investigation. 2 in hospital.
TAS - 2 new local cases (total now 3).
NT - 6 new local cases. Tennant Creek to go into lockdown.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 75.6%
16+: 89.9%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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A table showing the difference in efficacy against the Omicron variant between 2 doses only and having the booster.
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https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1470200592316436481
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Also having had covid (alpha, beta or delta) previously doesn't protect you against Omicron. Only the vaccine does.
https://twitter.com/AliNouriPhD/status/1469802155829874689
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VIC - 1240 new cases today. Reff=1.23. 392 in hospital. 81 (118 including non-infectious) in ICU (41 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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NSW - 2566 new cases. Reff=3.65. 227 in hospital. 28 in ICU (10 on ventilators).
- 712 of the new cases are in the Hunter/New England region (Newcastle).
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ACT - 18 new cases. 3 in hospital.
QLD - 34 new local cases. Another 7 interstate acquired and one overseas acquired.
SA - 73 new local cases [yesterday].
TAS - 3 new local cases. From tomorrow, masks will be mandatory in all indoor settings.
NT - 1 new local case.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.0%
16+: 90.2%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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#BREAKING
The Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has written to the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers urging them to mandate masks in a range of indoor settings before Omicron cases escalate
@SBSNews
https://twitter.com/annajhenderson/status/1472841060283867136
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Australians may soon have to get a third dose to be considered fully vaccinated, as an expert taskforce weighs the evidence on the Omicron variant’s ability to evade vaccines and state governments push to bring forward the timing of booster shots.
Premiers will urge Prime Minister Scott Morrison to agree to speed up the schedule for booster shots when national cabinet holds an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss public health measures to curb rapidly increasing case numbers in NSW and Victoria.
In advice to national cabinet seen by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee warned that Omicron could “strain health system capacity” even if the variant caused milder illness, recommending “minimal to moderate restrictions” and increased efforts to boost vaccine coverage.
“Masks should be mandated in all indoor settings including retail, hospitality when not eating or drinking, and entertainment facilities,” the advice sent to the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders by Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said.
“Implementation of mask-wearing measures should occur prior to Omicron case escalation to have maximum benefit.”
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/atagi-to-consider-three-dose-vaccine-schedule-as-states-push-for-earlier-boosters-20211220-p59j2l.html
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VIC - 1503 new cases today. Reff=0.98. 394 in hospital. 70 (114 including non-infectious) in ICU (41 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
- There's 60 omicron cases in Victoria.
- Victoria has reported 92,262 tests. By far the largest one day figure across the pandemic.
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NSW - 3763 new cases. Reff=2.17. 302 in hospital. 40 in ICU (12 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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SA - 198 new local cases. 5 in hospital.
QLD - 186 new local cases.
ACT - 58 new cases. 3 in hospital. A mask mandate for indoor settings has been introduced.
TAS - 12 new local cases.
NT - 11 new local cases [yesterday].
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.3%
16+: 90.6%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Got my Pfizer booster yesterday at Sandown. Didn't have to wait at all.
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Got my Pfizer booster yesterday at Sandown. Didn't have to wait at all.
How's the arm?
Mine is bloody sore and heavy haha. Aside from that no side effects. I was a little apprehensive about Pfizer after seeing a few of my softer colleagues succumb to the mild side effects.
The AZ I've have previously was much easier.
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Got my Pfizer booster yesterday at Sandown. Didn't have to wait at all.
How's the arm?
Mine is bloody sore and heavy haha. Aside from that no side effects. I was a little apprehensive about Pfizer after seeing a few of my softer colleagues succumb to the mild side effects.
The AZ I've have previously was much easier.
Arm is fine :thumbsup.
This was my third Pfizer jab and I've had no effects whatsoever each time. Really the only thing is the needle entry point feels a tiny bit tender if I push on that point firmly but that's being very picky.
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VIC - 2005 new cases today. Reff=1.02. 398 in hospital. 72 (112 including non-infectious) in ICU (39 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
- A mask mandate for indoor settings has been introduced.
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NSW - 5715 new cases. Reff=2.05. 347 in hospital. 45 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 1 death.
- NSW mandating masks, QR codes and density limits for hospitality from Dec 27 to Jan 27.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-23/nsw-records-5715-cases-and-1-death-covid-19/100721460
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SA - 484 new local cases. 7 in hospital including a child.
QLD - 365 new local cases. 94 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
ACT - 85 new cases. 3 in hospital.
TAS - 26 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
NT - 10 new local cases. 11 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.4%
16+: 90.8%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 2095 new cases. Reff=1.13. 397 in hospital. 75 (115 including non-infectious) in ICU (40 on ventilators). 8 deaths.
NSW - 5612 new cases. Reff=2.00. 382 in hospital. 53 in ICU (12 on ventilators). 1 death.
SA - 688 new local cases. 8 in hospital including two children.
QLD - 589 new local cases. 3 in hospital with covid symptoms (110 non-infectious in hospital & 268 are being cared for at their homes).
ACT - 102 new cases. 2 in hospital.
TAS - 27 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
NT - N/A.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.5%
16+: 90.9%
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NSW (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9a0.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b06.png) (5,612 today)
NSW (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3e5.png)(https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/2b06.png) (+167 on last week, now 382)
Through the Jun-Oct wave, daily cases roughly followed current hospital admissions.
We can see a massive (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4c8.png) in cases (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9a0.png), with hospitalisations (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3e5.png) not following to such an extreme extent.
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However, cases are not instantly admitted to hospital. There appears to be around a 7day lag. Accounting for this ~ lag, we'd currently have in the range of 800-1000 people in hospital in NSW if the Jun-Oct wave was followed.
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We've used a log scale above, to show how things can grow. The current hospital no in NSW is 382, up 78% on last week. If we assume that rise was caused by cases a week ago, cases rose 225% (in a week) causing the 78% hospital jump. This shows cases are growing at a faster rate.
There are still concerns however. Let's say cases and hospitalisations continue to rise at the same rate for the next few weeks. And *78%* growth in the last 7 days occurs in the next week and then week after.
In 7 days: 679 in (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3e5.png)
In 14 days: 1,206
In 21 days: 2,143
Also, If we calculate % of ACTIVE cases in Hospital, using active cases from 1 week ago (7d lag)...
We get 3.99% hospital / 0.55% ICU rate. This has dropped from 7.3% and 1.7% at the end of Oct.
If the rate was still 7.3% using (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f446.png) logic there would be 699 in (https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3e5.png) currently (there is 382).
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Australians will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots after four months from early next year (Jan 4), and then three months from the end of January.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-vaccination-boosters-interval-shortened-four-months-greg-hunt/04955cb5-0e34-41de-9bee-26b7ff0cf7c0
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Australians will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots after four months from early next year (Jan 4), and then three months from the end of January.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-vaccination-boosters-interval-shortened-four-months-greg-hunt/04955cb5-0e34-41de-9bee-26b7ff0cf7c0
:clapping
Brings mine forward by a month. Was due 30th January
Will now get done 5th January
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Only a few more weeks of being unvaccinated for you
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Only a few more weeks of being unvaccinated for you
Sorry, was directed at me?
I am fully vaccinated. Wouldn't have been allowed into QLD on Tuesday if I wasn't
Booster time. :clapping
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VIC - 1608 new cases. Reff=1.39. 374 in hospital. 77 (115 including non-infectious) in ICU (43 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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NSW - 6394 new cases. Reff=2.18. 458 in hospital. 52 in ICU (15 on ventilators).
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SA - 774 new local cases. 17 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
QLD - 709 new local cases. 7 in hospital.
ACT - 71 new cases. 1 in hospital.
TAS - 44 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
NT - 12 new local cases. 18 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.6%
16+: 91.0%
Booster:
12+: 9.1%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 1999 new cases. Reff=1.47. 368 in hospital. 80 (119 including non-infectious) in ICU (38 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 6324 new cases. Reff=2.13. 520 in hospital. 55 in ICU (17 on ventilators). 3 deaths (1 from omicron).
NSW's reintroduced density caps in hospitality venues start today.
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SA - 784 new local cases [yesterday]. 17 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
SA has brought in density limits of 1 person per 4m at cafes and restaurants. Also crowd caps of 25k at Adelaide Oval.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-27/business-sa-compensation-call-amid-omicron-covid-restrictions/100726648
QLD - 709 new local cases. 4 in hospital.
ACT - 189 new cases. 1 in hospital.
TAS - 35 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
NT - 12 new local cases. 15 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.6%
12+: 90.0%
16+: 91.0%
Booster:
12+: 9.1%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 2738 new cases. Reff=1.48. 361 in hospital. 69 (124 including non-infectious) in ICU (33 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NSW - 6062 new cases. Reff=1.76. 557 in hospital. 60 in ICU (19 on ventilators). 1 death.
QLD - 1158 new local cases. 6 in hospital.
SA - 842 new local cases [yesterday]. 23 in hospital. 4 in ICU. 1 death.
ACT - 252 new cases. 3 in hospital.
TAS - 43 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
NT - 16 new local cases. 20 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.7%
12+: 90.1%
Booster:
12+: 9.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 3767 new cases. Reff=1.53. 397 in hospital. 62 (106 including non-infectious) in ICU (28 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
Today there were 1,179 cases in Victoria aged 20-29. If 20-29s made up the entire VIC population, this would be equal
to 7,842 new cases today. Or 26.0% of todays cases (population adjusted).
In contrast, kids 0-9 which were making up >20% cases a month ago today made up 8.09%.
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NSW - 11,201 new cases. Reff=1.77. 625 in hospital. 61 in ICU (23 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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QLD - 1589 new local cases. 8 in hospital.
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SA - 1471 new local cases. 37 in hospital. 5 in ICU.
ACT - 138 new cases. 4 in hospital.
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TAS - 55 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
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NT - 16 new local cases [yesterday]. 20 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.7%
12+: 90.1%
Booster:
12+: 9.7%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 5137 new cases. Reff=1.73. 395 in hospital. 55 (100 including non-infectious) in ICU (23 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
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NSW - 12,226 new cases. Reff=1.74. 746 in hospital. 63 in ICU (24 on ventilators). 1 death.
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QLD - 2222 new local cases. 29 in hospital.
SA - 1374 new local cases. 37 in hospital. 4 in ICU. 1 death* (two-year old who was covid positive but it's before the coroner so cause of death is still unknown)
ACT - 253 new cases. 6 in hospital.
TAS - 92 new local cases. 3 in hospital.
NT - N/A. 20 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.7%
12+: 90.2%
Booster:
12+: 9.8%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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New definition of a close contact:
- Spent 4 hours with a confirmed case in a household-like setting.
- Confirmed cases to isolate for 7 days & return a negative rapid test on day 6.
- Symptomatic close contacts to get a PCR test.
- Asymptomatic close contact to get a rapid test, then a PCR test if positive.
- Close contacts to isolate for 7 days from exposure date.
This definition will come into force from midnight tonight in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT. Tasmania will bring in this definition on 1 January, while WA and NT will confirm their status in coming days.
Sources: ABC & 9News (https://twitter.com/ElizaEdNews)
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VIC - 5919 new cases. Reff=2.12. 428 in hospital. 54 (97 including non-infectious) in ICU (21 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
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NSW - 21,151 new cases. Reff=2.06. 832 in hospital. 69 in ICU (19 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
Of those in NSW's ICUs, 39 are not vaccinated (56.5%).
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QLD - 3118 new local cases. 64 in hospital for covid (126 including patients that are also covid positive). 1 in ICU.
SA - 2093 new local cases. 44 in hospital. 4 in ICU. 2 deaths.
ACT - N/A. 6 in hospital.
TAS - 137 new local cases. 4 in hospital.
NT - 37 new local cases [yesterday]. 20 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.7%
12+: 90.3%
Booster:
12+: 10.3%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 7442 new cases. Reff=2.58. 451 in hospital. 51 (98 including non-infectious) in ICU (21 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
- 52% of those in hospital are not fully vaccinated.
- 100% of those in ICU are not fully vaccinated.
NSW - 22,577 new cases. Reff=2.42. 901 in hospital. 79 in ICU (26 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
QLD - 2266 new cases [12 hours 7am-7pm]. 80 in hospital due to covid. 1 in ICU.
SA - 2100 new cases. 71 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
ACT - 448 new cases. 9 in hospital.
TAS - 428 new cases. 2 in hospital.
NT - 60 new local cases [yesterday]. 24 in hospital. NT has introduced an indoor mask mandate.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.9%
16+: 91.4%
12+: 90.3%
Booster:
12+: 10.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 7172 new cases. Reff=2.82. 472 in hospital. 52 (98 including non-infectious) in ICU (22 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 18,278 new cases. Reff=2.80. 1066 in hospital. 83 in ICU (24 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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QLD - 3587 new cases. 112 in hospital due to covid. 5 in ICU.
SA - 2100 new cases [yesterday]. 71 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
ACT - 506 new cases. 9 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
TAS - 404 new cases. 3 in hospital.
NT - 54 new local cases [yesterday]. 21 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.9%
16+: 91.4%
12+: 90.3%
Booster:
12+: 10.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 8577 new cases. Reff=2.83. 491 in hospital. 56 (104 including non-infectious) in ICU (24 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 20,794 new cases. Reff=2.63. 1204 in hospital. 95 in ICU (25 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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QLD - 4249 new cases. 147 in hospital due to covid (170 with covid). 10 in ICU.
SA - 2552 new cases. 94 in hospital. 9 in ICU.
ACT - 514 new cases. 11 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
TAS - 466 new cases. 2 in hospital.
NT - 58 new local cases. 21 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 76.9%
16+: 91.5%
12+: 90.4%
Booster:
12+: 11.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 14,020 new cases. Reff=2.86. 516 in hospital. 56 (108 including non-infectious) in ICU (24 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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NSW - 23,131 new cases. Reff=2.52. 1344 in hospital. 105 in ICU (27 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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QLD - 5699 new cases. 170 in hospital due to covid. 11 in ICU.
SA - 3246 new cases. 102 in hospital. 12 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
ACT - 926 new cases. 13 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
TAS - 702 new cases. 3 in hospital.
NT - 75 new local cases. 24 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.0%
12+: 90.5%
Booster:
12+: 11.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Got my booster today.
Was lucky to get a cancelled appointment at a local clinic.
Earliest I could get in at a state run hub was 17 January :o
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VIC - 17,636 new cases. Reff=2.83. 591 in hospital. 53 (106 including non-infectious) in ICU (20 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
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NSW - 35,034 new cases. Reff=2.11. 1491 in hospital. 119 in ICU (32 on ventilators). 8 deaths.
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QLD - 6781 new cases. 265 in hospital due to covid. 10 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
SA - 3493 new cases. 125 in hospital. 12 in ICU.
TAS - 867 new cases. 5 in hospital (with covid but were admitted for other conditions).
ACT - 810 new cases. 16 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
NT - 117 new local cases. 21 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.0%
16+: 91.6%
12+: 90.5%
Booster:
12+: 11.7%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 21,997 new cases. Reff=2.89. 631 in hospital. 51 (100 including non-infectious) in ICU (22 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 34,994 new cases. Reff=2.05. 1609 in hospital. 131 in ICU (38 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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QLD - 10,332 new cases. 284 in hospital due to covid. 12 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
SA - 3070 new cases. 123 in hospital. 12 in ICU.
ACT - 992 new cases. 20 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
TAS - 751 new cases. 1 in hospital due to covid (4 others with covid but were admitted for other conditions).
NT - 256 new local cases. 23 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). A lockout for the unvaccinated has been introduced.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.1%
16+: 91.7%
12+: 90.6%
Booster:
12+: 12.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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It will become mandatory in Victoria for those with a positive RAT to report the result through an online form or by phone.
A new online reporting system will launch on the Department of Health website on Friday.
As well as reporting their probable infections, they will also be able to access care if needed.
The probable cases will be reported alongside the daily confirmed COVID-19 figures.
Density limits will return in Victoria in a bid to try and slow the growing spread of the Omicron variant. They come into effect from 11.59pm on Thursday.
Hospitality venues including bars, cafes and restaurants and entertainment venues will have a density limit of one person per two square metres.
The exception to this limit will be indoor seated cinemas and theatres, due to the fact masks must be worn in those settings.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/density-limits-return-to-victorian-hospitality-and-entertainment-venues-in-bid-to-fight-covid-omicron-spread-c-5203202
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VIC - 21,728 new cases. Reff=2.86. 644 in hospital. 58 (106 including non-infectious) in ICU (24 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 38,625 new cases. Reff=1.79. 1738 in hospital. 134 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
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QLD - 10,953 new cases. 313 in hospital due to covid. 14 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
SA - 3707 new cases. 144 in hospital. 16 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 2 deaths.
TAS - 1489 new cases. 8 in hospital.
ACT - 1246 new cases. 24 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
NT - 412 new local cases. 19 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.2%
16+: 91.9%
12+: 90.6%
Booster:
12+: 13.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Victoria:
To report your positive rapid antigen test result:
Either call the Coronavirus Hotline at 1800 675 398, or Fill in this online form: https://dhvicgovau.powerappsportals.com/rapid-antigen-test/
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/report
NSW
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the state faces "a difficult few weeks" after reintroducing several COVID-19 restrictions to battle the increasing number of cases and hospitalisations.
From tomorrow, elective surgeries will be paused, and singing and dancing will be banned in hospitality venues, entertainment facilities and major recreation facilities. This prohibition will not apply for weddings.
Major events may also be subjected to risk assessments from health authorities and could be postponed at their discretion.
The adjustments are expected to be lifted on January 27.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-07/nsw-premier-dominic-perrottet-reinstates-covid-restrictions/100743852
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VIC - 51,356 new cases (24,928 PCR, 26,428 RAT). Reff=2.94. 644 in hospital. 106 in ICU (24 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
n.b. Cases now include RATs for the first time. Most of the included RAT positives today actually from the past week so that explains the massive spike today. There were 5923 RAT positives from the past 24 hrs. Figures expected to balance out over the next week.
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NSW - 45,098 new cases (PCR only). Reff=1.86. 1795 in hospital. 145 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
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QLD - 11,174 new cases. 349 in hospital due to covid. 17 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
SA - 4274 new cases. 164 in hospital. 16 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
TAS - 2223 new cases. 10 in hospital.
n.b. Same reason for sudden spike as Victoria. 1,051 PCR & 1,172 RAT.
ACT - N/A new cases. 24 in hospital. 3 in ICU. Similar restrictions to NSW have been brought in for hospitality.
NT - 594 new local cases. 17 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.3%
16+: 92.0%
12+: 90.8%
Booster:
12+: 14.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 44,155 new cases (PCR 22,104, RAT 22,051). 752 in hospital. 104 in ICU (23 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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NSW - 30,062 new cases (PCR only). 1927 in hospital. 151 in ICU (38 on ventilators). 16 deaths.
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QLD - 18,000 new cases (PCR 13,680, RAT 4320). 402 in hospital due to covid. 22 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
SA - 4506 new cases (PCR 4170, RAT 336). 176 in hospital. 18 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
TAS - 1,406 new cases (PCR 598, RAT 808). 15 in hospital.
ACT - 1,039 new cases. 27 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
NT - 481 new local cases. 24 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.4%
16+: 92.0%
12+: 90.8%
Booster:
12+: 16.3%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 37,994 new cases (PCR 19,491, RAT 18,503). 861 in hospital. 117 in ICU (27 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
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NSW - 25,870 new cases (PCR only). 2186 in hospital. 170 in ICU (51 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
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QLD - 20,566 new cases (PCR 16,380, RAT 4186). 502 in hospital due to covid. 27 in ICU (6 on ventilators). 1 death.
SA - 2921 new cases. 211 in hospital. 21 in ICU (4 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 1508 new cases. 28 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
TAS - 1379 new cases (PCR 364, RAT 1015). 18 in hospital.
NT - 594 new local cases (PCR 291, RAT 303). 24 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.5%
16+: 92.1%
12+: 91.0%
Booster:
12+: 16.7%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 40,127 new cases (PCR 21,693, RAT 18,434). 946 in hospital. 112 in ICU (31 on ventilators). 21 deaths.
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NSW - 34,759 new cases (PCR only). 2242 in hospital. 175 in ICU (54 on ventilators). 21 deaths.
- 90% of cases are omicron. 10% delta.
- 67% of ICUs are omicron. 33% delta.
- 50% of ICUs are unvaxxed (despite only making up 7% of the NSW population).
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QLD - 22,069 new cases (PCR 18,084, RAT 3985). 525 in hospital due to covid. 30 in ICU (8 on ventilators).
SA - 3715 new cases (PCR 2978, RAT 737). 190 in hospital. 27 in ICU (6 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
TAS - 1583 new cases (PCR 364, RAT 1015). 22 in hospital.
ACT - 1078 new cases (PCR only). 23 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
NT - N/A new local cases (PCR -, RAT -). 24 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.6%
16+: 92.2%
12+: 91.2%
Booster:
12+: 17.7%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 37,169 new cases (PCR 16,843; RAT 20,326). 953 in hospital. 111 in ICU (25 on ventilators). 25 deaths.
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NSW - 92,264 new cases (PCR 30,877; RAT 61,387). 2383 in hospital. 182 in ICU (60 on ventilators). 22 deaths.
- First day of RATs being included. So not all are from the past 24 hours hence the large spike in cases today.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI70uZzaAAE1EO3?format=jpg&name=large)
QLD - 14,914 new cases (PCR 12,102; RAT 2812). 555 in hospital due to covid. 26 in ICU (10 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
SA - 3669 new cases (PCR 2978; RAT 737). 225 in hospital. 26 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
TAS - 1100 new cases (PCR 253; RAT 847). 23 in hospital.
ACT - 1020 new cases (PCR only). 24 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
NT - 550 new local cases (PCR 336, RAT 214). 24 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.6%
16+: 92.3%
12+: 91.2%
Booster:
12+: 19.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 34,836 new cases (PCR 19,396; RAT 15,440). 976 in hospital. 112 in ICU (30 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
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NSW - 63,018 new cases (PCR 25,080; RAT 37,938). 2525 in hospital. 184 in ICU (60 on ventilators). 29 deaths.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJA7fGmaAAAt_CJ?format=jpg&name=medium)
QLD - 23,630 new cases (PCR 13,448; RAT 10,182). 589 in hospital. 41 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
SA - 5679 new cases (PCR 2978; RAT 737). 246 in hospital. 20 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
TAS - 1201 new cases (PCR 349; RAT 852). 24 in hospital.
ACT - 1125 new cases (PCR 885; RAT 240). 27 in hospital. 3 in ICU (all 3 on ventilators).
NT - 546 new local cases (PCR 336, RAT 214). 27 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.7%
16+: 92.4%
12+: 91.4%
Booster:
12+: 21.1%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 28,128 new cases (PCR 17,791; RAT 10,337). 1114 in hospital. 122 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
- First batch of 3 million RATs have arrived.
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NSW - 34,660 new cases (PCR 20,978; RAT 13,682). 2650 in hospital. 191 in ICU (61 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJLQeKHaUAEFEFZ?format=jpg&name=medium)
QLD - 17,445 new cases (PCR 12,830; RAT 4615). 670 in hospital. 49 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
SA - 3450 new cases (PCR 2401; RAT 1049). 220 in hospital. 26 in ICU (6 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 1316 new cases (PCR 716; RAT 600). 41 in hospital. 3 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
TAS - 825 new cases (PCR 245; RAT 580). 22 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
NT - 327 new local cases (PCR 336, RAT 214). 44 in hospital. Alice Springs to go into lockout.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.9%
16+: 92.5%
12+: 91.6%
Booster:
12+: 22.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 22,429 new cases (PCR 12,059; RAT 10,370). 1229 in hospital. 129 in ICU (38 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 29,504 new cases (PCR 17,646; RAT 11,858). 2776 in hospital. 203 in ICU (61 on ventilators). 17 deaths.
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QLD - 15,122 new cases (PCR 10,547; RAT 4575). 702 in hospital. 47 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
SA - 3829 new cases (PCR 2860; RAT 969). 227 in hospital. 26 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
ACT - 1601 new cases (PCR 878; RAT 723). 52 in hospital. 4 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.
TAS - 1037 new cases (PCR 310; RAT 727). 21 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
NT - 284 new local cases. 39 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.9%
16+: 92.5%
12+: 91.6%
Booster:
12+: 22.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Deadliest day of the pandemic across Australia.
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VIC - 20,180 new cases (PCR 8433; RAT 11,747). 1152 in hospital. 127 in ICU (43 on ventilators). 22 deaths.
- They are hopeful Victoria has reached its peak in terms of cases (hard to tell with the voluntary RAT testing). However, there's a two week lag for hospitalisation and ICU admissions. So a code brown has been introduced across all Victorian hospitals for the next six weeks.
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NSW - 29,830 new cases (PCR 16,067; RAT 13,763). 2850 in hospital. 209 in ICU (63 on ventilators). 36 deaths.
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QLD - 15,962 new cases (PCR 9,978; RAT 5984). 819 in hospital. 50 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 16 deaths.
SA - 3079 new cases (PCR 2860; RAT 969). 285 in hospital. 24 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 1860 new cases (PCR 976; RAT 884). 63 in hospital. 6 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.
TAS - 1310 new cases (PCR 360; RAT 950). 25 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 625 new cases (PCR 95; RAT 534). 43 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 77.9%
16+: 92.5%
12+: 91.6%
Booster:
12+: 22.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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I'm guessing there are more cases out there. RATs expensive and hard to get, PCR lines are huge and results take forever. Motivation to get tested must be low.
One of my patients tested positive today after being in hospital 28 days with no visitors. Quite a poor storm. Amazingly insidious this virus.
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VIC - 20,769 new cases (PCR 10,726; RAT 10,043). 1173 in hospital. 125 in ICU (42 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
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NSW - 32,297 new cases (PCR 19,847; RAT 12,450). 2863 in hospital. 217 in ICU (66 on ventilators). 32 deaths.
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QLD - 19,932 new cases (PCR 13,992; RAT 5940). 835 in hospital. 52 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
SA - 3482 new cases (PCR 2311; RAT 1171). 294 in hospital. 23 in ICU (4 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
ACT - 1467 new cases (PCR 654; RAT 813). 60 in hospital. 5 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
TAS - 1185 new cases (PCR 471; RAT 714). 29 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 418 new cases (PCR 63; RAT 355). 48 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.0%
16+: 92.6%
12+: 91.6%
Booster:
12+: 24.3%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 21,966 new cases (PCR 11,693; RAT 10,273). 1206 in hospital. 122 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
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NSW - 30,825 new cases (PCR 17,647; RAT 13,178). 2781 in hospital. 212 in ICU (68 on ventilators). 25 deaths.
- First day since the omicron wave started that NSW hospitalisations have fallen.
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QLD - 16,812 new cases (PCR 11,240; RAT 5572). 850 in hospital. 48 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
SA - 3482 new cases (PCR 2311; RAT 1171) [yesterday]. 294 in hospital. 23 in ICU (4 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
TAS - 927 new cases (PCR 293; RAT 634). 31 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
ACT - 892 new cases (PCR 254; RAT 638). 62 in hospital. 3 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
NT - 418 new cases (PCR 63; RAT 355) [yesterday]. 48 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.1%
16+: 92.8%
12+: 91.8%
Booster:
12+: 26.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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TGA approves Novavax COVID vaccine
We have granted provisional approval to Biocelect Pty Ltd (on behalf of Novavax Inc) for its COVID-19 vaccine, NUVAXOVID. This is the first protein COVID-19 vaccine to receive regulatory approval in Australia.
https://twitter.com/TGAgovau/status/1483944615707295752
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Anti-viral pills added to treatment options
Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck Sharp & Dohme's Lagevrio are the first oral medicines for the virus to be approved for use in Australia by the TGA.
Around 800,000 courses of the anti-viral pills are expected to arrive in the country in the coming weeks.
Each medication is a five-day course, with pills taken twice a day, for people with a mild to moderate case of COVID.
The TGA emphasised that these treatments are not a replacement for vaccinations. which remain the most effective way to prevent severe illness and death from COVID.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-20/tga-approves-antiviral-covid-pills-novavax-vaccine/100768796
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VIC - 18,167 new cases (PCR 10,023; RAT 8144). 1096 in hospital. 121 in ICU (34 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
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NSW - 25,168 new cases (PCR 15,153; RAT 10,015). 2743 in hospital. 209 in ICU (68 on ventilators). 46 deaths.
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QLD - 16,031 new cases (PCR 11,222; RAT 4809). 855 in hospital. 54 in ICU (22 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
SA - 3777 new cases (PCR 2311; RAT 1171) [yesterday]. 290 in hospital. 29 in ICU (6 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
TAS - 866 new cases (PCR 311; RAT 555). 31 in hospital. 3 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.
ACT - 826 new cases (PCR 259; RAT 567). 62 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
NT - 459 new cases [yesterday]. 54 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
WA - border to remain shut indefinitely beyond Feb 5. They want their booster rate to increase significantly above at least 80 per cent before opening up given what is happening elsewhere in the country.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.1%
16+: 92.8%
12+: 91.8%
Booster:
12+: 26.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 16,016 new cases (PCR 8432; RAT 7584). 1029 in hospital. 120 in ICU (39 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
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NSW - 20,148 new cases (PCR 11,582; RAT 8566). 2762 in hospital. 204 in ICU (68 on ventilators). 30 deaths.
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QLD - 15,050 new cases (PCR 10,696; RAT 4354). 884 in hospital. 52 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
SA - 2193 new cases (PCR 1613; RAT 580). 275 in hospital. 37 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
TAS - 726 new cases (PCR 251; RAT 475). 31 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
ACT - 826 new cases (PCR 259; RAT 567) [yesterday]. 62 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
NT - 432 new cases [yesterday]. 62 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.2%
16+: 92.9%
12+: 91.9%
Booster:
Total: 24.6%
16+: 30.6%
12+: 28.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 13,091 new cases (PCR 6625; RAT 6466). 1002 in hospital. 120 in ICU (44 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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NSW - 20,324 new cases (PCR 13,620; RAT 6704). 2712 in hospital. 189 in ICU (72 on ventilators). 34 deaths.
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QLD - 11,947 new cases (PCR 8639; RAT 3308). 863 in hospital. 47 in ICU (14 on ventilators). 10 deaths (two youngest both unvaxxed).
SA - 2062 new cases (PCR 1809; RAT 253). 278 in hospital. 24 in ICU (6 on ventilators).
ACT - 694 new cases (PCR 385; RAT 309). 67 in hospital. 3 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
TAS - 625 new cases (PCR 239; RAT 386). 39 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
NT - 212 new cases. 61 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
WA - 26 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.2%
16+: 92.9%
12+: 92.0%
Booster:
Total: 25.1%
16+: 31.3%
12+: 29.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Victoria's four-week back-to-school COVID plan
- Primary and secondary students and staff will be recommended to test themselves twice weekly, while students and staff at specialist schools will be recommended to test five times a week. Schools will distribute RATs to parents and families, with the first deliveries being made today.
- Masks will be made mandatory for all staff and students in year 3 and above, as well as anyone visiting a school.
- Schools will use a "tiered" approach to staff replacements in the event of COVID infection or close contact. The first tier will involve schools internally replacing teachers will casual teaching staff. Tier two and tier three include schools combining some grades for a short period.
- Remote learning only 'a very last option'.
This plan will be similar in NSW.
Full article here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-23/covid-settings-school-staff-shortage-omicron/100775732
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VIC - 11,695 new cases (PCR 4488; RAT 7207). 998 in hospital. 119 in ICU (47 on ventilators). 17 deaths.
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NSW - 15,091 new cases (PCR 8190; RAT 6901). 2816 in hospital. 196 in ICU (69 on ventilators). 24 deaths.
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QLD - 10,212 new cases (PCR 6507; RAT 3615). 878 in hospital. 50 in ICU (12 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
SA - 2009 new cases (PCR 1469; RAT 540). 294 in hospital. 29 in ICU (6 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
ACT - 756 new cases (PCR 472; RAT 284). 68 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 2 deaths.
TAS - 619 new cases (PCR 170; RAT 449). 41 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
NT - 286 new cases. 78 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
WA - 15 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.3%
16+: 93.0%
12+: 92.0%
Booster:
Total: 25.5%
16+: 31.8%
12+: 29.9%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 14,863 new cases (PCR 6297; RAT 8539). 1057 in hospital. 119 in ICU (45 on ventilators). 29 deaths.
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NSW - 18,512 new cases (PCR 9422; RAT 9090). 2943 in hospital. 183 in ICU (72 on ventilators). 29 deaths.
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QLD - 9546 new cases (PCR 5701; RAT 3845). 928 in hospital. 51 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 11 deaths.
SA - 1869 new cases (PCR 1278; RAT 591). 287 in hospital. 32 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
ACT - 904 new cases (PCR 546; RAT 358). 67 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
TAS - 643 new cases (PCR 154; RAT 489). 35 in hospital. 3 in ICU. 1 death.
NT - 517 new cases (PCR 87; RAT 430. 72 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
WA - 15 new cases. 2 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.3%
16+: 93.0%
12+: 92.0%
Booster:
Total: 26.4%
16+: 32.4%
12+: 31.1%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 13,507 new cases (PCR 6533; RAT 6974). 1089 in hospital. 113 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 35 deaths.
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NSW - 21,030 new cases (PCR 12,918; RAT 8112). 2794 in hospital. 175 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 29 deaths.
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QLD - 13,551 new cases (PCR 8994; RAT 4557). 889 in hospital. 47 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
SA - 2401 new cases. 288 in hospital. 26 in ICU (4 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
ACT - 896 new cases (PCR 600; RAT 296). 67 in hospital. 5 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
TAS - 712 new cases (PCR 206; RAT 506). 28 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 492 new cases (PCR 182; RAT 210). 84 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
WA - 24 new cases. 2 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.4%
16+: 93.1%
12+: 92.1%
Booster:
Total: 27.4%
16+: 34.2%
12+: 32.2%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 13,755 new cases (PCR 6130; RAT 7625). 1057 in hospital. 117 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
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NSW - 17,316 new cases (PCR 9934; RAT 7382). 2722 in hospital. 181 in ICU (72 on ventilators). 29 deaths.
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QLD - 11,600 new cases (PCR 7614; RAT 3986). 829 in hospital. 48 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
SA - 1953 new cases. 288 in hospital. 27 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
ACT - 884 new cases (PCR 648; RAT 236). 73 in hospital. 4 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
TAS - 726 new cases (PCR 246; RAT 480). 24 in hospital.
NT - 492 new cases (PCR 182; RAT 210) [yesterday]. 84 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
WA - 24 new cases [yesterday]. 2 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.4%
16+: 93.1%
12+: 92.1%
Booster:
Total: 27.4%
16+: 34.2%
12+: 32.2%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 12,755 new cases (PCR 5345; RAT 7410). 988 in hospital. 114 in ICU (40 on ventilators). 39 deaths.
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NSW - 13,333 new cases (PCR 6256; RAT 7077). 2737 in hospital. 189 in ICU (78 on ventilators). 35 deaths.
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QLD - 9974 new cases (PCR 6014; RAT 3960). 818 in hospital. 54 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
SA - 1953 new cases [yesterday]. 288 in hospital. 27 in ICU (5 on ventilators).
NT - 940 new cases. 105 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
ACT - 734 new cases (PCR 478; RAT 256). 66 in hospital. 5 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
TAS - 584 new cases (PCR 135; RAT 449). 19 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
WA - 10 new cases [yesterday]. 2 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.4%
16+: 93.1%
12+: 92.1%
Booster:
Total: 27.4%
16+: 34.2%
12+: 32.2%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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About a third of COVID-19 deaths in Australia this year have occurred in residential aged care, with more than half of all NSW facilities are battling outbreaks.
Aged care facilities have reported the deaths of 415 people to federal authorities since December 31, including 207 in NSW and 84 in Queensland.
South Australia aged care homes reported 68 deaths, while 57 lives have been lost in Victorian facilities, according to the latest snapshot data released on Thursday.
https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/one-in-three-covid-19-deaths-in-aged-care-c-5474523
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The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for boosters in those aged 16-17. The dosing interval and dosing will be the same as boosters for 18+.
On younger age groups: "The TGA continues to monitor ongoing trials associated with booster doses for younger children."
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1486802155918880769
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
The numbers are confusing. I cannot apportion blame at all. Would just like some more information.
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
The numbers are confusing. I cannot apportion blame at all. Would just like some more information.
Hahah 65. You are FOS pal sorry
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
The numbers are confusing. I cannot apportion blame at all. Would just like some more information.
You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
The numbers are confusing. I cannot apportion blame at all. Would just like some more information.
You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
A bit harsh methinks.
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VIC - 12,250 new cases (PCR 6244; RAT 6006). 953 in hospital. 114 in ICU (39 on ventilators). 31 deaths.
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NSW - 13,354 new cases (PCR 7928; RAT 5426). 2693 in hospital. 186 in ICU (73 on ventilators). 49 deaths.
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QLD - 10,391 new cases (PCR 7147; RAT 3244). 833 in hospital. 53 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 12 deaths.
SA - 1740 new cases (PCR 1329; RAT 411). 283 in hospital. 29 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
NT - 940 new cases [yesterday]. 105 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
TAS - 683 new cases (PCR 208; RAT 475). 17 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
ACT - 620 new cases (PCR 438; RAT 182). 61 in hospital. 5 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
WA - 22 new cases. 2 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.5%
16+: 93.3%
12+: 92.3%
Booster:
Total: 29.5%
16+: 36.7%
12+: 34.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Would love to know the breakdown of deaths in federally funded and regulated aged care and state federally funded and regulated aged care.
You love playing the blame game ..
As long as it suits the side you are favouring
The numbers are confusing. I cannot apportion blame at all. Would just like some more information.
You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
A bit harsh methinks.
Why’s it harsh?
You’ve argued about it from a political angle every chance you’ve had
All I’m doing is stating a fact .. you want to know the numbers for political reasons
End of story
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You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
A bit harsh methinks.
Just thought the highlighted bit was a bit harsh. FFS how would you know what I think.
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VIC - 10,589 new cases (PCR 4479; RAT 6110). 889 in hospital. 111 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
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NSW - 13,524 new cases (PCR 7492; RAT 6032). 2663 in hospital. 182 in ICU (73 on ventilators). 52 deaths. 31 of the deaths in aged care.
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QLD - 8580 new cases. 745 in hospital. 41 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 13 deaths.
SA - 1633 new cases. 289 in hospital. 25 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
NT - 849 new cases. 121 in hospital. 8 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
TAS - 594 new cases (PCR 188; RAT 406). 20 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death
ACT - 584 new cases (PCR 377; RAT 207). 62 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
WA - 20 new cases. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.6%
16+: 93.3%
12+: 92.3%
Booster:
Total: 30.0%
16+: 37.3%
12+: 35.2%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
A bit harsh methinks.
Just thought the highlighted bit was a bit harsh. FFS how would you know what I think.
You telling me you want to know those figures for a non political reason?
Give me a spell
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You want the numbers for one reason only.
To give you the chance to blame a political party.
Other than that reason you don’t give a poo.
Sad
A bit harsh methinks.
Just thought the highlighted bit was a bit harsh. FFS how would you know what I think.
You telling me you want to know those figures for a non political reason?
Give me a spell
Of course I wanted them for political reasons. And yes I want someone to blame. At the moment I dont know who that is.
It was your unfounded attack on my character I thought a bit over the top.
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It wasn't over the top.
You are about as subtle as shovel to the face
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It wasn't over the top.
You are about as subtle as shovel to the face
You're just angry because SCoMo is about to given the arse by his own party.
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I think Scomo is a disgraceful excuse of a leader and I've never voted Liberal in my life
Try again
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It wasn't over the top.
You are about as subtle as shovel to the face
You're just angry because SCoMo is about to given the arse by his own party.
Latest NewsPoll has Labor up 56 to 44.
Josh F is still backing ScoMo. I wonder what Peter Dutton is thinking?
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bet they're not worried about Alby
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bet they're not worried about Alby
I agree. They will be worried about saving their own seats.
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VIC - 12,157 new cases (PCR 5588; RAT 6569). 752 in hospital. 82 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 34 deaths.
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NSW - 12,632 new cases (PCR 5485; RAT 7147). 2578 in hospital. 160 in ICU (72 on ventilators). 38 deaths.
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QLD - 8643 new cases. 749 in hospital. 71 in ICU (23 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
SA - 1583 new cases. 226 in hospital. 18 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 1 death.
NT - 1133 new cases. 129 in hospital. 5 in ICU. 1 death.
TAS - 656 new cases (PCR 188; RAT 406). 13 in hospital. 2 in ICU. 1 death
ACT - 529 new cases (PCR 317; RAT 212). 61 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
WA - 19 new cases. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.7%
16+: 93.5%
12+: 92.5%
Booster:
Total: 31.9%
16+: 39.7%
12+: 37.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 11,240 new cases (PCR 3889; RAT 7351). 707 in hospital. 79 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 36 deaths.
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NSW - 10,698 new cases (PCR 4576; RAT 6122). 2494 in hospital. 160 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 31 deaths.
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QLD - 6857 new cases (PCR 3841; RAT 3016). 732 in hospital. 50 in ICU (? on ventilators). 13 deaths.
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SA - ~1300 new cases. 220 in hospital. 18 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
NT - 1004 new cases. 148 in hospital. 6 in ICU.
TAS - 570 new cases (PCR 179; RAT 391). 13 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 449 new cases (PCR 274; RAT 175). 65 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death
WA - 19 new cases [yesterday]. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.8%
16+: 93.5%
12+: 92.6%
Booster:
Total: 32.8%
16+: 40.8%
12+: 38.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 7810 new cases (PCR 2711; RAT 5099). 687 in hospital. 80 in ICU (31 on ventilators). 41 deaths.
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NSW - 8389 new cases (PCR 3089; RAT 5300). 2337 in hospital. 152 in ICU (75 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
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QLD - 8508 new cases (PCR 5778; RAT 2730). 727 in hospital. 46 in ICU (? on ventilators). 21 deaths.
SA - 1353 new cases [yesterday]. 223 in hospital. 15 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
NT - 968 new cases. 148 in hospital. 6 in ICU.
TAS - 483 new cases (PCR 130; RAT 353). 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 372 new cases (PCR 209; RAT 163). 63 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death
WA - 25 new cases. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.8%
16+: 93.6%
12+: 92.6%
Booster:
Total: 33.6%
16+: 41.9%
12+: 39.5%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 7169 new cases (PCR 2703; RAT 4466). 652 in hospital. 78 in ICU (28 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 7893 new cases (PCR 3556; RAT 4337). 2321 in hospital. 147 in ICU (70 on ventilators). 28 deaths.
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QLD - 5746 new cases (PCR 3615; RAT 2131). 663 in hospital. 45 in ICU (? on ventilators). 9 deaths.
SA - 1234 new cases. 218 in hospital. 13 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 1 death.
NT - 968 new cases. 151 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
TAS - 471 new cases (PCR 148; RAT 323). 11 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death.
ACT - 323 new cases (PCR 180; RAT 143). 60 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
WA - 31 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 78.9%
16+: 93.7%
12+: 92.8%
Booster:
Total: 34.8%
16+: 43.4%
12+: 40.9%
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Something interesting.
Since August 5 until today NSW has always had a larger % of the total population vaccinated than Victoria.
Today, that has changed.
Victoria has now vaccinated 84.55% of the (total) population with at least a first dose, compared to NSW at 84.53%.
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 9785 new cases (PCR 2569; RAT 7216). 575 in hospital. 72 in ICU (30 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
- The Victorian government has announced more than 1.6 million rapid antigen tests will be distributed to childcare centres for children aged three to five for voluntary twice-weekly testing. The government is highly recommending parents take up the offer of free tests.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-08/victoria-records-new-covid-deaths-hospitalisations/100812408
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NSW - 9690 new cases (PCR 2880; RAT 6810). 2068 in hospital. 132 in ICU (60 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
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QLD - 5178 new cases (PCR 1971; RAT 3207). 705 in hospital. 45 in ICU (? on ventilators). 12 deaths.
SA - 1296 new cases. 204 in hospital. 15 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NT - 1120 new cases. 178 in hospital. 5 in ICU.
TAS - 601 new cases (PCR 121; RAT 480). 15 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
ACT - 495 new cases (PCR 264; RAT 231). 55 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
WA - 13 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.0%
16+: 93.7%
12+: 92.8%
Booster:
Total: 35.0%
16+: 43.6%
12+: 41.1%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 9908 new cases (PCR 3627; RAT 6281). 542 in hospital. 71 in ICU (27 on ventilators). 21 deaths.
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NSW - 10,312 new cases (PCR 4351; RAT 5961). 1906 in hospital. 132 in ICU (61 on ventilators). 20 deaths.
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QLD - 6902 new cases (PCR 3967; RAT 2935). 686 in hospital. 44 in ICU (22 on ventilators). 24 deaths.
SA - 1671 new cases. 210 in hospital. 18 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
NT - 1160 new cases. 174 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
TAS - 574 new cases (PCR 132; RAT 442). 15 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 2 deaths.
ACT - 475 new cases (PCR 281; RAT 194). 54 in hospital. 4 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
WA - 14 new local cases. 1 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.0%
16+: 93.8%
12+: 92.8%
Booster:
Total: 35.7%
16+: 44.5%
12+: 42.0%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 7104 new cases (PCR 2058; RAT 5046). 465 in hospital. 66 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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NSW - 6184 new cases (PCR 2144; RAT 4040). 1649 in hospital. 100 in ICU (47 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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QLD - 3750 new cases. 514 in hospital. 41 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
SA - 1165 new cases [yesterday]. 211 in hospital. 17 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
NT - 757 new cases [yesterday]. 164 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death.
TAS - 408 new cases (PCR 132; RAT 442). 12 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
ACT - 375 new cases (PCR 187; RAT 188). 51 in hospital. 4 in ICU (2 on a ventilator).
WA - 68 new cases [yesterday].
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.2%
16+: 94.0%
12+: 93.1%
Booster:
Total: 38.9%
16+: 48.5%
12+: 45.7%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 8149 new cases (PCR 5295; RAT 2854). 397 in hospital. 68 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 18 deaths.
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NSW - 10,483 new cases (PCR 4068; RAT 6395). 1478 in hospital. 92 in ICU (47 on ventilators). 27 deaths.
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QLD - 6596 new cases. 404 in hospital. 36 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 12 deaths.
SA - 1624 new cases. 227 in hospital. 19 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
NT - 1050 new cases. 143 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 3 deaths.
TAS - 625 new cases (PCR 132; RAT 442). 13 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 594 new cases (PCR 329; RAT 265). 48 in hospital. 3 in ICU (2 on a ventilator).
WA - 115 new cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.3%
16+: 94.1%
12+: 93.2%
Booster:
Total: 40.2%
16+: 50.0%
12+: 47.2%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 6935 new cases (PCR 2606; RAT 4329). 451 in hospital. 64 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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NSW - 9243 new cases (PCR 3867; RAT 5376). 1381 in hospital. 92 in ICU (47 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
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QLD - 5795 new cases (PCR 3177; RAT 2618). 408 in hospital. 34 in ICU (20 on ventilators). 9 deaths.
SA - 1479 new cases. 177 in hospital. 13 in ICU (2 on ventilators).
NT - 1027 new cases. 127 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death.
TAS - 625 new cases (PCR 132; RAT 442) [yesterday]. 13 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 561 new cases (PCR 265; RAT 296). 45 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
WA - 194 new local cases.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.4%
16+: 94.2%
12+: 93.3%
Booster:
Total: 41.2%
16+: 51.3%
12+: 48.4%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 5611 new cases (PCR 1507; RAT 4104). 361 in hospital. 49 in ICU (11 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 4916 new cases (PCR 1259; RAT 3657). 1288 in hospital. 74 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
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QLD - 4114 new cases (PCR 2588; RAT 1526). 401 in hospital. 37 in ICU (20? on ventilators). 6 deaths.
SA - 1184 new cases. 190 in hospital. 13 in ICU (4 on ventilators).
NT - 627 new cases (PCR 44; RAT 583). 123 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
TAS - 569 new cases. 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 458 new cases (PCR 186; RAT 272). 37 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
WA - 222 new local cases. 2 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.5%
16+: 94.2%
12+: 93.3%
Booster:
Total: 42.0%
16+: 52.3%
12+: 49.3%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 6786 new cases (PCR 1744; RAT 5042). 345 in hospital. 48 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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NSW - 8752 new cases (PCR 2716; RAT 6036). 1293 in hospital. 71 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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QLD - 5583 new cases (PCR 4039; RAT 1544). 394 in hospital. 34 in ICU (? on ventilators). 5 deaths.
SA - 1378 new cases. 205 in hospital. 12 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
TAS - 820 new cases. 11 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 716 new cases (PCR 53; RAT 663). 123 in hospital. 3 in ICU. 1 death.
ACT - 583 new cases (PCR 274; RAT 309). 41 in hospital. 1 in ICU.
WA - 258 new local cases. 3 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.5%
16+: 94.3%
12+: 93.4%
Booster:
Total: 42.6%
16+: 53.1%
12+: 50.0%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Victoria's mask mandate is set for a massive overhaul from 11.59pm on Friday February 25, with masks no longer being required in most indoor settings, including offices.
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https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-victoria-restrictions-update-mask-rules-to-ease-work-from-home-advisory-ends-on-friday/0673c06d-7a85-4c89-b7a5-f9ab0a73cd24?ocid=Social-9NewsM
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Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever
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Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever
To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.
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Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever
To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.
It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special
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Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever
To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.
It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special
Chief Health Officer, Victoria twitter
@VictorianCHO
We've still got 7,000 cases a day, and children aged 5 to 11 currently have the lowest vaccination coverage. So this is a proportionate measure, for their protection and for ours. It won't be forever.
My primary school-aged kids have worked masks into their usual routine.
They may not always wear them perfectly every day (and some children can't wear them at all) but overall, this is going to put downward pressure on transmission.
https://twitter.com/VictorianCHO
Victoria's Chief Health Officer said it was his direct advice for children in grades three to six to keep their masks on in school.
Speaking to Virginia Trioli on Mornings, Brett Sutton said the rule would be reviewed at the end of the school term.
"Those kids have the lowest vaccination coverage, so it's for their direct protection... it won't be forever but it's the appropriate time to do it," he said.
Full interview here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/mornings/brett-sutton/13766808
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VIC - 6926 new cases (PCR 2422; RAT 4504). 319 in hospital. 48 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 17 deaths.
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NSW - 8931 new cases (PCR 3270; RAT 5661). 1246 in hospital. 69 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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QLD - 6301 new cases (PCR 3524; RAT 2777). 379 in hospital. 35 in ICU (? on ventilators). 37 deaths.
SA - 1958 new cases. 192 in hospital. 14 in ICU (3 on ventilators).
ACT - 946 new cases (PCR 376; RAT 570). 40 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 864 new cases. 131 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
TAS - 842 new cases. 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
WA - 643 new local cases. 5 in hospital.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.6%
16+: 94.3%
12+: 93.4%
Booster:
Total: 43.0%
16+: 53.6%
12+: 50.6%
https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever
To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.
It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special
Do you really care mate trying to understand DA logic? Go to school pick up, or if you were at the tennis, and then ask yoursellf that question again. My kids have never worn a mask since day one and never will. Never had an issue with the rule as it has never affected us personally.
Damo this from the WHO
“The World Health Organisation does not advocate mandatory mask wearing for all children aged 6-11, citing concerns about the impact on learning and development”
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The WHO is NOT against masks for 6-11 year olds. Geez what a surprise the HeraldSun is trying to portray it otherwise - NOT! ::)
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Should children wear a mask?
WHO advises that people always consult and abide by local authorities on recommended practices in their area.
An international and multidisciplinary expert group brought together by WHO reviewed evidence on COVID-19 disease and transmission in children and the limited available evidence on the use of masks by children.
Based on this and other factors such as childrens’ psychosocial needs and developmental milestones, WHO and UNICEF advise the following:
Children aged 5 years and under should not be required to wear masks. This is based on the safety and overall interest of the child and the capacity to appropriately use a mask with minimal assistance.
WHO and UNICEF advise that the decision to use masks for children aged 6-11 should be based on the following factors:
* Whether there is widespread transmission in the area where the child resides
* The ability of the child to safely and appropriately use a mask
* Access to masks, as well as laundering and replacement of masks in certain settings (such as schools and childcare services)
* Adequate adult supervision and instructions to the child on how to put on, take off and safely wear masks
* Potential impact of wearing a mask on learning and psychosocial development, in consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and/or medical providers
* Specific settings and interactions the child has with other people who are at high risk of developing serious illness, such as the elderly and those with other underlying health conditions
* WHO and UNICEF advise that children aged 12 and over should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults, in particular when they cannot guarantee at least a 1-metre distance from others and there is widespread transmission in the area.
More on the types of masks, how to choose them, and how to wear them is available here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-children-and-masks-related-to-covid-19
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VIC - 5852 new cases (PCR 1523; RAT 4329). 283 in hospital. 42 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 3 deaths.
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NSW - 5856 new cases (PCR 1794; RAT 4062). 1136 in hospital. 55 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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QLD - 3312 new cases (PCR 2485; RAT 827). 311 in hospital. 25 in ICU (? on ventilators). 1 death.
SA - 1358 new cases. 109 in hospital. 10 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.
WA - 1136 new local cases. 11 in hospital.
TAS - 734 new cases. 11 in hospital.
ACT - 464 new cases (PCR 234; RAT 230). 44 in hospital. 1 death.
NT - 392 new cases. 96 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.7%
16+: 94.4%
12+: 93.6%
Booster:
Total: 44.4%
16+: 55.4%
12+: 52.2%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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VIC - 6545 new cases (PCR 2233; RAT 4312). 245 in hospital. 28 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 26 deaths.
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NSW - 9466 new cases (PCR 3416; RAT 6050). 1000 in hospital. 42 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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QLD - 5446 new cases (PCR 2317; RAT 3129). 284 in hospital. 25 in ICU. 7 deaths.
SA - 2307 new cases. 104 in hospital. 9 in ICU (1 on ventilators). 5 deaths.
WA - 2137 new local cases. 21 in hospital.
TAS - 937 new cases. 14 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
ACT - 794 new cases (PCR 450; RAT 344). 35 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 660 new cases. 48 in hospital. 2 in ICU. 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.8%
16+: 94.5%
12+: 93.7%
Booster:
Total: 45.4%
16+: 56.6%
12+: 53.4%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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A rise in cases in some states due to the Omicron variant BA.2.
VIC - 6811 new cases (PCR 2504; RAT 4307). 185 in hospital. 27 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 10 deaths.
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NSW - 14,034 new cases (PCR 5616; RAT 8418). 998 in hospital. 39 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
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WA - 5005 new local cases (PCR 2866; RAT 2139). 92 in hospital. 3 in ICU.
QLD - 4327 new cases (PCR 1497; RAT 2830). 250 in hospital. 16 in ICU. 8 deaths.
SA - 2503 new cases. 88 in hospital. 10 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.
TAS - 1129 new cases. 16 in hospital. 4 in ICU.
ACT - 791 new cases (PCR 456; RAT 335). 31 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 3 deaths.
NT - 273 new cases. 29 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 80.3%
16+: 94.7%
12+: 93.8%
Booster:
Total: 47.1%
16+: 58.7%
12+: 55.3%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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A further rise in cases and now a slight rise in hospital admissions due to the Omicron variant BA.2.
VIC - 9594 new cases (PCR 2216; RAT 7378). 256 in hospital. 24 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 7 deaths.
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NSW - 20,960 new cases (PCR 5917; RAT 15,043). 1177 in hospital. 41 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
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QLD - 8881 new cases (PCR 1969; RAT 6912). 252 in hospital. 9 in ICU. 9 deaths.
WA - 7075 new local cases (PCR 2213; RAT 4862). 180 in hospital. 6 in ICU. 1 death.
SA - 3686 new cases. 165 in hospital. 11 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 4 deaths.
TAS - 1825 new cases. 25 in hospital. 1 death.
ACT - 1014 new cases. 38 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).
NT - 341 new cases. 14 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 81.5%
16+: 94.9%
12+: 94.0%
Booster:
Total: 48.6%
16+: 60.6%
12+: 57.2%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Interestingly, Victoria now has the lowest case rate of any state/territory in Australia. The first time ever since COVID zero ended.
There has been a 2nd noticeable Omicron spike recently seen across all states/territories. Victoria has definitely been hit the lightest by this.
VIC - 10,424 new cases (PCR 3743; RAT 6681). 310 in hospital. 12 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 6 deaths.
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NSW - 25,495 new cases (PCR 10,323; RAT 15,172). 1345 in hospital. 43 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 2 deaths.
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QLD - 10,772 new cases (PCR 4038; RAT 6684). 403 in hospital. 14 in ICU. 3 deaths.
WA - 8731 new local cases (PCR 3645; RAT 5086). 211 in hospital. 7 in ICU. 2 deaths.
SA - 5134 new cases. 169 in hospital. 7 in ICU. 2 deaths.
TAS - 2108 new cases. 30 in hospital.
ACT - 1014 new cases. 46 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.
NT - 526 new cases. 22 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 82.7%
16+: 95.2%
12+: 94.3%
Booster:
Total: 50.3%
16+: 62.6%
12+: 59.1%
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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Take a bow, Dictator Dan.
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Yep. We reached herd immunity earlier than everyone else because he wanted to give Jobs Victoria a boost by employing woefully unqualified security that were then woefully under trained and equipped to work in hotels for returned travellers who were always going to be the highest risk of infecting Australians.
Killed a few hundred needlessly but hey we’re through it now so let’s laud comrade dan.
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:shh
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COVID-19 isolation rules to change in NSW and Victoria. Here are the key things to know
Residents of New South Wales and Victoria will no longer be required to isolate for seven days if they are deemed to be a close contact of COVID-19 as both states make further relaxations to long-standing public health orders.
In the latest round of winding down restrictions – which both states have adopted with slightly different conditions – household close contacts will be free to leave the home but must still perform regular rapid antigen tests.
In both states a positive case of COVID-19 must still isolate for seven days. Here's what we know about the easing restrictions:
What is changing today for COVID-19 restrictions in NSW and Victoria?
NSW and Victoria are relaxing their COVID-19 restrictions that require a household contact (that is someone who lives in the same home as a positive COVID-19 case) to isolate for seven days.
In NSW restrictions will ease at 6pm this Friday, while in Victoria they will ease at 11:59pm this Friday. (Louise Kennerley)
Does that mean household contacts can just live their lives freely?
No. While the mandatory isolation period is being scrapped, there are still some conditions remaining.
In NSW household contacts must wear a face mask in all indoor settings outside the home, undertake a rapid antigen test daily, and are not allowed to visit aged care homes, hospitals, disability or correctional facilities.
In Victoria household contacts must also wear a face mask when outside the home but in an indoor setting, they must avoid all "sensitive" settings such as aged care and hospitals, and they must perform five rapid antigen tests over the course of seven days.
What about people who test positive to COVID-19?
In both NSW and Victoria people who test positive to COVID-19, either via rapid antigen or a PCR test, must still isolate for seven days.
If I'm deemed to be a household contact, can I still go to work?
Most likely, but it depends.
In NSW it is advised for household contacts to work from home "where practical". Critical or essential workers will not be required to have a formal exemption but must still comply with rules set in place by their employer.
In Victoria it is also recommended for close contacts to work from home if possible. Masks remain "strongly recommended" when a person cannot physically distance.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-nsw-vic-restrictions-update-close-contact-rules-changing-everything-to-know-explainer/2b98bc57-32f0-480b-9e1e-a38d69aa63bc
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Summary of changes to restrictions in Victoria
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau/status/1516596788974682117
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VIC - 10,628 new cases (PCR 3188; RAT 7440). 437 in hospital. 34 in ICU (12 on ventilators). 14 deaths.
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NSW - 15,414 new cases (PCR 5103; RAT 10,311). 1639 in hospital. 72 in ICU (22 on ventilators). 15 deaths.
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QLD - 8995 new cases (PCR 2478; RAT 6517). 594 in hospital. 25 in ICU. 6 deaths.
WA - 8080 new local cases (PCR 3645; RAT 5086). 244 in hospital. 10 in ICU.
SA - 4256 new cases. 252 in hospital. 14 in ICU. 2 deaths.
TAS - 1819 new cases. 56 in hospital. 2 in ICU
ACT - 1180 new cases. 63 in hospital. 2 in ICU.
NT - 594 new cases. 44 in hospital. 2 in ICU. 1 death.
Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 83.5%
16+: 95.4%
12+: 94.5%
Booster:
Total: 51.7%
16+: 64.4%
12+: 60.7%
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COVID-19 fourth-dose boosters offered for all people over 30
The nation's expert vaccine advisory body has recommended that anyone older than 50 receive a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
7.4 million more people will now be eligible for the fourth dose from July 11 (this Monday).
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) specifically recommended the shot for people over 50, while people aged 30 to 49 may choose to have a fourth dose.
ATAGI reiterated those already eligible, including those over 65, remain at high risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/covid-fourth-dose-booster-vaccine-to-be-recommended/101212636
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Mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods scrapped from October 14, emergency response 'finished' says national cabinet
Rules forcing people to isolate for five days if they test positive to COVID-19 will end from October 14 for everyone, with support for some workers to be able to continue isolation if needed.
Key points:
* Mandatory COVID isolation will end from October 14
* Financial support will be continued for some workers to be able to isolate if needed
* The chief medical officer says it marks the likely end of the emergency pandemic response
States will determine how to implement the change, but national cabinet agreed to continue targeted financial support for casual workers in aged care, disability care, Aboriginal health care and hospital care.
Support payments for people infected with COVID-19 who are not in those sectors will also end from October 14, with payments that continue to be funded equally by the Commonwealth and individual states or territories.
Scrapping mandatory isolation marks the end of one of the last remaining pandemic restrictions.
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said he was asked to provide advice on whether isolation periods should be scrapped, and said he recognised there were low rates of COVID-19 transmission and high vaccination rates.
"It does not in any way suggest that the pandemic is finished," he said.
"We will almost certainly see future peaks of the virus into the future, as we have seen earlier in this year.
"However, at the moment, we have very low rates of … cases, hospitalisations, intensive care admissions, aged-care outbreaks and various other measures that we have been following very closely."
Professor Kelly's advice to national cabinet noted that "continued capacity to surge the response if required" remained a necessary consideration.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-30/covid-19-isolation-period-dropped-national-cabinet/101489566
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The fall off in cases and hospitalisations in Vic and NSW:
VIC - 9458 new cases in the past week (-5.5%). 145 in hospital. 9 in ICU. Weekly deaths 59 (down 21 on last week).
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NSW - 12,592 new cases (PCR 4952; RAT 7640). 1057 in hospital. 24 in ICU. Weekly deaths 82 (up 13 on last week).
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https://twitter.com/covidbaseau
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After 3 years of avoiding COVID19 it has finally caught up with me. I tested positive yesterday and started the course of anti-virals today. I'm told I am in the high risk category. I am a Diabetic with asthma, high blood pressure and cholesterol issues.
I'm told the anti virals I'm on will fix me up. If you never hear from me again assume the worst and raise a glass for me.
1965
And at 67 years old fast approaching old age.
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All the best
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After 3 years of avoiding COVID19 it has finally caught up with me. I tested positive yesterday and started the course of anti-virals today. I'm told I am in the high risk category. I am a Diabetic with asthma, high blood pressure and cholesterol issues.
I'm told the anti virals I'm on will fix me up. If you never hear from me again assume the worst and raise a glass for me.
1965
And at 67 years old fast approaching old age.
Good luck with it.
I felt the worst after 5+ days towards the end of my isolation period.
Also be mindful with anti-viral that you can become contagious again after your initial infectious period. Had a patient transferred to my department after COVID+antivirals and he infected 17 more people out of a possible 19. Was a nightmare. Is a known phenomenon - google covid shedding after anti virals.
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Good luck mate, I can tell you my experience (as a bad asthmatic)
1- nose ran like a tap
2- had the first non hangover headache of my life
3- lethargic for a couple of days
Amazingly didn’t need any steroid treatment for my asthma or use of ventolin .. the preventer was fine
If I get a common cold or chest infection I need all the above
Stay strong , I’m sure you will be ok mate
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All the best, 65.
I picked it up at the footy at the Anzac Eve game earlier in the year but fortunately the symptoms weren't too bad. It was three months after I had my third dose of the Pfizer covid vaccine. The only difference I noticed was the cough lingered longer than a typical cold/flu.
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Bad news I'm afraid...
You will have to put up with me a bit longer. The anti virals are truly a piece of medical witchcraft. After 2 days I am feeling much better.
Cheers
65
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Bad news I'm afraid...
You will have to put up with me a bit longer. The anti virals are truly a piece of medical witchcraft. After 2 days I am feeling much better.
Cheers
65
4 doses of covid vaccine as well?
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Bad news I'm afraid...
You will have to put up with me a bit longer. The anti virals are truly a piece of medical witchcraft. After 2 days I am feeling much better.
Cheers
65
4 doses of covid vaccine as well?
Yep