Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

[Tiki]

About to be retired. New replacement has been announced!

Dr Krispin Hakowicz (googled it). They couldn't at least find one whose name we can pronounce?
Is he going to be better or worse than Dr Young for people wanting to travel?

 

[OATEK]

Dr Krispin Hakowicz (googled it). They couldn't at least find one whose name we can pronounce?
Is he going to be better or worse than Dr Young for people wanting to travel?

Reported on Sky that he deleted all his tweets in support of AZ so as not to embarrass the outgoing.

 

[MooTime]

Dr Krispin Hakowicz (googled it). They couldn't at least find one whose name we can pronounce?
Is he going to be better or worse than Dr Young for people wanting to travel?

Not sure where your from, but it's rather easy to pronouce....... KRISPIN HAK-OWITS, give it a go.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Dr Krispin Hakowicz (googled it). They couldn't at least find one whose name we can pronounce?
Is he going to be better or worse than Dr Young for people wanting to travel?

Sorry but you need to have a look in the mirror and really think about what you've posted there.

 

[SydneySwan]

I am sure Dr Krispin Hakowicz will be an improvement on the current incumbent.

 

[CMA222]

@OATEK said "Reported on Sky that he deleted all his tweets in support of AZ so as not to embarrass the outgoing."

While this being reported on "Sky" says enough - if correct, was he revising his medical advice (or playing politics) ? If he is already worried about upsetting people will his future advice be scientifically impartial ?

 

[justinbrett]

@OATEK said "Reported on Sky that he deleted all his tweets in support of AZ so as not to embarrass the outgoing."

While this being reported on "Sky" says enough - if correct, was he revising his medical advice (or playing politics) ? If he is already worried about upsetting people will his future advice be scientifically impartial ?

Lets not go down the lazy road of attacking the messenger - it's pretty easy to confirm by the fact the twitter account is deactive but google still has a cache of his profile with all the tweets and retweets. He's definitely Pro AZ which should be welcomed.

 

[Princess Fiona]

@OATEK said "Reported on Sky that he deleted all his tweets in support of AZ so as not to embarrass the outgoing."

While this being reported on "Sky" says enough - if correct, was he revising his medical advice (or playing politics) ? If he is already worried about upsetting people will his future advice be scientifically impartial ?

Fortunately there’s an awesome video of him explaining TTS and encouraging people to be vaccinated with any vaccine.
Queensland Health

 

[Quickstatus]

So they could also go down too I suppose.

Or stay the same….

 

[Lynda2475]

ABC reports:

Definition of a 'close contact' could change in NSW​

The New South Wales Government says the definition of 'close contact' could change, meaning that your vaccination status may become a factor in whether you need to isolate.

Dr Kerry Chant says NSW Health has not yet finalised its advice but adds there may be different rules for different settings, including extra precaution in health care settings.

"We will obviously be more concerned about some settings, so some setting like health care, disability, aged care. We may take a more precautionary approach because obviously we're very concerned about the complexity and the consequences in those settings," she said.

 

[jakeseven7]

I am sure Dr Krispin Hakowicz will be an improvement on the current incumbent.

Well at least appears to have far more relevant experience than the expired CHO!

@OATEK said "Reported on Sky that he deleted all his tweets in support of AZ so as not to embarrass the outgoing."

While this being reported on "Sky" says enough - if correct, was he revising his medical advice (or playing politics) ? If he is already worried about upsetting people will his future advice be scientifically impartial ?

Once the expiring CHO is safely out the door it’s his agenda to run. Let’s just hope he has a more evidence based approach to the role. Please god.

 

[drron]

His credentials in Infectious Diseases are way better than the outgoing CHO who had none.

Infectious Diseases

medinav.health.qld.gov.au

Dr Krispin Hajkowicz talks about long Covid

Dr Krispin Hajkowicz, in his role as Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital's Director of Infectious Diseases, talks about long Covid. Video: Queensland Health

www.news.com.au

 

[Must...Fly!]

ABC reports:

Definition of a 'close contact' could change in NSW​

The New South Wales Government says the definition of 'close contact' could change, meaning that your vaccination status may become a factor in whether you need to isolate.

Dr Kerry Chant says NSW Health has not yet finalised its advice but adds there may be different rules for different settings, including extra precaution in health care settings.

"We will obviously be more concerned about some settings, so some setting like health care, disability, aged care. We may take a more precautionary approach because obviously we're very concerned about the complexity and the consequences in those settings," she said.

Interesting and good news!

 

[jakeseven7]

His credentials in Infectious Diseases are way better than the outgoing CHO who had none.

Infectious Diseases

medinav.health.qld.gov.au

Dr Krispin Hajkowicz talks about long Covid

Dr Krispin Hajkowicz, in his role as Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital's Director of Infectious Diseases, talks about long Covid. Video: Queensland Health

www.news.com.au

The fact he hasn’t scare mongered against vaccines is a good starting point

 

[MooTime]

Well at least appears to have far more relevant experience than the expired CHO!



Once the expiring CHO is safely out the door it’s his agenda to run. Let’s just hope he has a more evidence based approach to the role. Please god.

Are you packing her office items in a box to make her exit more swift?
haha don't think I've seen someone so keen for one of their own out the door, makes me laugh, good work. I'm sure you'll gently close the door after her!!

I have the belief that these CHO's & the world leaders (sorry premiers) are "in cahoots" anyway. they spin slightly different gibberish but the same picture, but maybe that's just me.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

I think it was on this thread that there was commentary on the incident - followup article on ABC blog:

Victorian police officer suspended over video of violent arrest at Flinders Street Station​

Victoria Police has suspended an officer who was filmed during an arrest where he appeared to grab a man from behind and swing him to the ground.
The video was filmed last Wednesday at Flinders Street train station and was posted to social media during Melbourne's week of anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protests.
The video appears to show a man speaking to two officers at the train station.
A third officer is then seen grabbing the man from behind and swinging him to the ground.
The man has both of his arms held by the officer and appears to hit his head on the ground.
Victoria Police today announced it had suspended an acting sergeant from a specialist support unit "as a result of early enquiries".
Police are still investigating the incident and are calling for witnesses, including the person who filmed it, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Video shared widely on social media​

The video of the arrest has been shared across social media since it was uploaded.
Last week the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Shane Patton told 3AW police were reviewing the footage.
"We'll investigate that. I don't know what the full circumstances are. There's always context to everything," Commissioner Patton said.
The actions of the police officer were criticised by some of Victoria's leading lawyers.
Barrister and Liberty Victoria president Julia Kretzenbacher wrote on Twitter that it was "unacceptable" behaviour.
"VicPol have powers to use force, but they have to be exercised lawfully and safely," she wrote.
Australian Lawyers Alliance Victorian president, Jeremy King, also voiced his concern when the footage emerged.
"I appreciate that it has been a long and difficult week for police and their patience is wearing thin," he wrote.
"But this sort of conduct can never be justified.
"It is excessive and dangerous, violence from either side should be roundly condemned."

 

[Milboo]

Yup we’ve got Freedom Day work gatherings all booked and sorted for our Sydney team! Going to be a huge day!

I don’t know if a single work place (in my network) planning something like this or a throwing open of office doors. Every one is sitting back to see what happens after the restrictions are relaxed and then considering how to transition back to hybrid working, and group gatherings. Still so many minefields to navigate from a risk perspective - WHS, workers comp, privacy etc.

 

[jakeseven7]

I don’t know if a single work place (in my network) planning something like this or a throwing open of office doors. Every one is sitting back to see what happens after the restrictions are relaxed and then considering how to transition back to hybrid working, and group gatherings. Still so many minefields to navigate from a risk perspective - WHS, workers comp, privacy etc.

We’ve worked a smart and safe way around all that, our team need a reward as they have been on the coal face in Sydney.

 

[justinbrett]

No words... near doubling overnight in Victorian cases.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1443343547994763266

 

[jase05]

Wonder how many of those are ones from the protests last week that are starting to filter through