Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

[lovetravellingoz]

I hope this doesn't spread to Melbourne. Is it still the home to the largest Greek population outside Greece?

Thousands rally in Athens against COVID-19 vaccinations

More than 5,000 protesters opposed to vaccinations gathered outside the parliament in Athens after the government announced mandatory vaccinations for workers in certain sectors.

www.sbs.com.au

Well Eve Black was of Greek Heritage. So she would be similar no doubt.

However I have many mates of Greek Heritage and their views pretty much mirror the typical community range.

 

[jase05]

Reports that a Australian Olympian has tested positive. Yesterday there was a report that it was a Basketball player as a player from the US tested positive after playing Australia in a warm up game

 

[jakeseven7]

It was repor

Have they asked everyone who was at the MCG to get tested? That would seem massive overkill to me given the size of the ground. Can droplets travel 100 metres?

Have you seen a revved up Geelong supporter? I’d bet 86m

 

[jakeseven7]

One new local case in Brisbane (apparently in home iso) linked to the incursion from Sydney.

Genomic testing back on the airport employee - and they think they have missed a chain of transmission. Oops….

The retiring CHO said it might have been another international traveller they missed. Fingers crossed



1 new local COVID-19 case recorded in Queensland

National Cabinet still focused on 'path out' of the pandemic despite state outbreaks, as it happened

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a four-step national vaccine target to enable the country to open up is still in progress even as NSW and Victoria battle large COVID outbreaks, as it happened.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Pushka]

Reports that a Australian Olympian has tested positive. Yesterday there was a report that it was a Basketball player as a player from the US tested positive after playing Australia in a warm up game

Heard on radio. Or close contact so your story makes sense. Press con shortly.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

One new local case in Brisbane (apparently in home iso) linked to the incursion from Sydney.

Genomic testing back on the airport employee - and they think they have missed a chain of transmission. Oops….

The retiring CHO said it might have been another international traveller they missed. Fingers crossed



1 new local COVID-19 case recorded in Queensland

National Cabinet still focused on 'path out' of the pandemic despite state outbreaks, as it happened

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a four-step national vaccine target to enable the country to open up is still in progress even as NSW and Victoria battle large COVID outbreaks, as it happened.

www.abc.net.au

The link indicated Qld closed to Victoria from 1am Saturday.

So just enough time for AFL players to hub in Qld.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Katerina

@Kat_La

From Vanilla in Oakleigh. Posted on their Facebook page.
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[lovetravellingoz]

All the chatter has NSW cases in the mid 90s today.

The seemingly preferred NSW Health leak source has today gone with:

 

[lovetravellingoz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1415794576569167876

 

[jase05]

Heard on radio. Or close contact so your story makes sense. Press con shortly.

Apparently it’s tennis player De Minaur, before he got to tokyo. infected in london post Wimbledon. Tested positive at ~72hr pre flight test. withdrawn from the tournament obviously but no other team members have had contact with him apparently.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Apparently it’s tennis player De Minaur, before he got to tokyo. infected in london post Wimbledon. Tested positive at ~72hr pre flight test. withdrawn from the tournament obviously but no other team members have had contact with him apparently.

Yes Alex De Minaur has been confirmed in the news.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

97 cases in NSW

29 infectious in the community.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1415838782989893635

 

[bcworld]

29 in the wild.

17 partially in the wild.

Huge test numbers...77.5k.

 

[jakeseven7]

29 in the wild.

17 partially in the wild.

Huge test numbers...77.5k.

cough that the number of people infectious in community is going up

 

[jakeseven7]

And this also means more movement of ‘essential’ workers around the city than is probably really needed….

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Luxury brands Gucci and Louis Vuitton are 'essential' under NSW COVID restrictions…​

Despite the New South Wales lockdown being extended by at least two weeks, there is still much confusion about what is considered "essential" shopping.

There are very few reasons why residents of Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour are allowed to leave their homes under the state's COVID-19 restrictions.

One of them is to shop for food or other "essential" goods and services.

But the meaning of that word is being stretched to include designer handbags, luxury watches, $10,000 dresses, trendy sneakers, plush toys, cosmetics, fancy stationery and the latest video games.

Why are Gucci and LV still open during Sydney's COVID lockdown?

Although Greater Sydney's lockdown is set to last for at least five weeks, people can leave their homes for "essential" shopping at Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other luxury retailers.

www.abc.net.au

 

[lovetravellingoz]

29 in the wild.

17 partially in the wild.

Huge test numbers...77.5k.

Yes 46 is a massive number

 

[SydneySwan]

Apparently it’s tennis player De Minaur, before he got to tokyo. infected in london post Wimbledon. Tested positive at ~72hr pre flight test. withdrawn from the tournament obviously but no other team members have had contact with him apparently.

He could have been infected in Spain where he lives. ABC news reported he tested positive in Spain as part of the protocol prior to flying to Tokyo.

 

[jase05]

And this also means more movement of ‘essential’ workers around the city than is probably really needed….

——

Luxury brands Gucci and Louis Vuitton are 'essential' under NSW COVID restrictions…​

Despite the New South Wales lockdown being extended by at least two weeks, there is still much confusion about what is considered "essential" shopping.

There are very few reasons why residents of Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour are allowed to leave their homes under the state's COVID-19 restrictions.

One of them is to shop for food or other "essential" goods and services.

But the meaning of that word is being stretched to include designer handbags, luxury watches, $10,000 dresses, trendy sneakers, plush toys, cosmetics, fancy stationery and the latest video games.

Why are Gucci and LV still open during Sydney's COVID lockdown?

Although Greater Sydney's lockdown is set to last for at least five weeks, people can leave their homes for "essential" shopping at Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other luxury retailers.

www.abc.net.au

Yep, Kerry looked more than a little annoyed that people are still moving about. Surely enough is enough Gladys, time to lock down properly

 

[Must...Fly!]

Luxury brands Gucci and Louis Vuitton are 'essential' under NSW COVID restrictions…​

These brands deserve what they get for remaining open to in person shopping at a time like this.

Video games, well, one needs entertainment so does that really matter?

Always found it odd that restrictions apply to all retail here in Victoria (e.g. JB is C&C only) but Costco can remain open and sell all sorts of items like TVs and Computers alongside food

 

[MooTime]

numbers not going in right direction.......so why not change something.

They say evaluating every hour, well hmm how about moving towards full lockdown, this lockdown-lite not cutting it seems.

But I'm no CHO.