Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

[N860CR]

Then enjoy NSW being separated from the rest of Australia until 2022 because no one is opening up to them this year at this rate and in fact borders will only tighten

That’s an issue for the other states. Quite simply, covid zero is finished and it’s not happening again.

 

[jase05]

That’s an issue for the other states. Quite simply, covid zero is finished and it’s not happening again.

No one is saying Covid zero, there is still too many idiots roaming about. They need to get those community cases out and about down. Can’t be having 100’s of cases roaming freely about

 

[antycbr]

That’s an issue for the other states. Quite simply, covid zero is finished and it’s not happening again.

If we in NSW hit the vaccination targets we might be able to go to London before we can go to Launceston.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Breakdown of Victorian Cases this outbreak by age:

(For today, and then for total outbreak)

 

[Pushka]

They need to get those community cases out and about down. Can’t be having 100’s of cases roaming freely about

That’s just as impossible as Covid zero.

 

[jase05]

That’s just as impossible as Covid zero.

Nothings impossible. It might require drastic action but if that’s what it takes

 

[MEL_Traveller]

And again, we’re counting on courts (who are not overly separate to government).

Perhaps i’m a little more cynical, but given the massive overreach of power for what is, all in all, a small risk, I can’t see is returning to any form of normal ever again.

Courts are one of the three branches of government but they make decisions completely independently, without Executive influence (again, 100+ years of Australian case law to support that).

The exercise of power is not just about risk. If the population - through their government - decide that 50 deaths is too high, then that's what we go for, regardless of the actual risk those numbers might represent.

 

[DC3]

ADF incoming to assist with compliance in Greater Sydney. Don't know in what capacity (I think their remit is fairly limited?).

Would the ADF members have been offered COVID vax for this role? I hope so. Or, are they not considered to be at risk?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

That’s just as impossible as Covid zero.

We had covid zero! But then it came in through overseas interactions (either returning passengers or flight crews)

 

[N860CR]

still too many idiots roaming about.

Idiots, hey? Seriously…

 

[Must...Fly!]

Nothings impossible. It might require drastic action but if that’s what it takes

If covid zero is finished then why would anyone advocate for welding people's doors shut

 

[Pushka]

We had covid zero! But then it came in through overseas interactions (either returning passengers or flight crews)

And this is why Covid zero was a mythical dream.

Strangely most of Australia’s medications come from overseas. We don’t manufacture much. So unless you don’t want to get your next script for antibiotics, blood pressure, blood thinners etc, and refuse to allow Australians to return home, don’t want overseas essential workers to come here, well, that’s the reality.

 

[N860CR]

We had covid zero! But then it came in through overseas interactions (either returning passengers or flight crews)

No, we had a few very very brief periods where we were largely without it, as a result of the most draconian and unsustainable international border controls in the world.

Regardless, the lockdown lovers are all telling us how much worse this “delta” variant is. So on one hand, “we had covid zero and should aim for it again”, and on the other, “oh but delta is so much worse and you can get it just by being in farting distance of someone”.

Have a look at all the “success” stories. Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam….. Australia.

 

[Must...Fly!]

as a result of the most draconian and unsustainable international border controls in the world.

To be fair you must give North Korea the gold medal here. But it's a valiant effort from Australia.

 

[jase05]

Idiots, hey? Seriously…

Sorry but they are.
Funeral restrictions in NSW but hey let’s have 50 there against orders and 45 of them now positive and 1 of those dead. How about staying at home like you have been asked

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Would the ADF members have been offered COVID vax for this role? I hope so. Or, are they not considered to be at risk?

ADF personnel have all been eligible to be vaccinated for some time now, including Reservists.

 

[N860CR]

How about staying at home like you have been asked

Because it’s unreasonable? Extreme grief? Loss of a loved one?

It’s not right just because the government says it’s right. History is littered with examples.

 

[jase05]

Because it’s unreasonable? Extreme grief? Loss of a loved one?

It’s not right just because the government says it’s right. History is littered with examples.

I’ve missed 3 weddings and 2 funerals of relatives in the UK and Italy aswell as 2 funerals of relatives in NSW. I have elderly parents in NSW that I won’t be able to see until probably 2022 and my father is booked in for major surgery in the next fortnight. So yes I understand people’s pain but I’m going to adhere to the rules that the government has set

 

[jakeseven7]

NSW Department of Health officials meeting with VIC Department of Health to get key insights into communication in multicultural areas and rapid response units. All the way up to the ministerial level. So good to see some co-operation and learning.

 

[N860CR]

So yes I understand people’s pain but I’m going to adhere to the rules that the government has set

Good for you. Problem is, not everyone will (and it’s hard to blame them). You’ll never get 100% compliance. That’s why we have a police force and judicial system in normal times. Our current covid model can be undone by the single action of a single person, so I’m sure you can see the issue.