Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

[blackcat20]

The Alfred has stated that the cases are unrelated and that infection was obtained offsite.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

The good news in today's new Vic Case numbers was despite the overall new cases being very high 428, that the unknown local source number was quite low at only 33. That cases are mainly from known contacts is a sign that they may be getting more in control of transmission. It also may explain the much higher positivity rate today.

Caveat : Any one days of numbers can be just an aberation.

VIC COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION
Source Local - Unknown Contact

DATE	CASES	DEL	NET
Sat 11 Jul	535		26
Sun 12 Jul	562		27
Mon 13 Jul	641		79
Tue 14 Jul	752		111
Wed 15 Jul	790		38
Thu 16 Jul	902		112
Fri 17 Jul	935		33

 

[lovetravellingoz]

The Alfred has stated that the cases are unrelated and that infection was obtained offsite.

Most, if not all, hospitals tightened up their protocols before the government brought in more restrictions in as they could see the surge coming. Due to this staff are a lot less likely to get infected while at work.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

While there is possibly/probably some interaction between coworkers outside working hours, the sheer number at one premises shows how infectious these disease is and how working from home (where possible) could reduce numbers substantially (in this case they can't obviously).

Note that cases linked to a site/cluster are often not just workers, but can do include family members and other close contacts such as friends.
Clusters typically get named after the source of the first known infection in a group.


For example the H&M Cluster was found to have been from family members, rather than to family members, and so was re-titled the northern Melbourne Cluster

Aged care facilities are treated differently due to the great risk there. Any new case in an aged Care Facility starts a new cluster even if there is only a single case.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Ok, who was it again that remarked that Ballarat had not had any recent cases?

They have 4 in today's numbers. 1 yesterday and so 5 active cases in total now.

Greater Geelong as 1 new case.

So that is only 5 new cases in only 2 LGA's outside of the restricted LGA's and so that maintains the trend and so containment is progressing well.

 

[Seat0B]

From what I have read it’s a combo of tight working spaces, cold temperatures and dry air.

And I also read something that said because the work is physical, there is exertion and more breathing - similar to exercising at a gym. It's very interesting, isn't it.

 

[DC3]

... Seems like only last week I was reading how embarrassed we should be for Queensland due to the Premier keeping borders closed. ...

Yes. Said Chicken Little to the QLD Premier: “Annastacia. Annastacia. The sky is falling. The sky is falling“.

 

[Melburnian1]

Yes. Said Chicken Little to the QLD Premier: “Annastacia. Annastacia. The sky is falling. The sky is falling“.

"Falling" is what's occurring to employment and profits in tourism-related businesses in Queensland due to the border closures.

The full extent of unemployment is masked by Federal Govt payments at present.

 

[OZDUCK]

W.A has had its first case of a local returning from Victoria and then being diagnosed with Covid-19. He had been in self isolation.

The rules for people coming from Victoria to W.A are being changed, from Sunday night I think, to require Hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. Persons allowed in for essential work will now be required to wear a mask while doing that work. The rules for those coming from N.S.W are also to be tightened but not as much as for travel from Victoria.

Reported on the ABC but I can't seem to be able to add a link. Now added.

'Don't go': West Australians told to stay put as state tightens border rules for NSW arrivals

A 45-year-old West Australian man who recently returned from Melbourne tests positive for COVID-19, as WA announces announces travellers from Victoria will be forced into hotel quarantine at their own expense and New South Wales arrivals are required to meet strict new exemption criteria.

www.abc.net.au

 

[jakeseven7]

"Falling" is what's occurring to employment and profits in tourism-related businesses in Queensland due to the border closures.

The full extent of unemployment is masked by Federal Govt payments at present.

Its probable and arguably fair that JobKeeper will be scaled back in some states (e.g. WA, QLD. SA) and industries, to allow more support to flow to more affected states and industries. Will be interesting to see what they do...

 

[jakeseven7]

New Sydney COVID-19 Cluster Found As More Cases Identified


Another COVID-19 case has been linked to a Thai restaurant in western Sydney, bringing the total number of cases in the cluster to three and sparking an urgent warning from health authorities.

Anyone who visited Thai Rock restaurant in Wetherill Park on July 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 has been told to immediately be tested and self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of symptoms.

"Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms should also be retested, even if they have had a negative result previously. Everyone must stay in isolation for a full 14 days even if their test is negative," NSW health said in a statement.

"The change in advice is due to the identification of a third case linked to the restaurant, a customer who dined at Thai Rock on 10 July."

This comes after a woman in her 30s from southwest Sydney who worked at the restaurant on those dates was diagnosed with the virus.

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New coronavirus restrictions apply to cafes, restaurants and clubs, and weddings and funerals across NSW from today.

www.news.com.au

New COVID-19 cluster found as NSW tightens rules for public gatherings

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a further tightening of restrictions on restaurants, cafes and bars from next Friday.

www.smh.com.au

 

[serfty]

Correct. The virus has not proven to be overly fatal, hence older and people with other medical issues are the risk. ...

It does not end there ... many who don't die suffer serious and ongoing life changing issues.

 

[DC3]

"Falling" is what's occurring to employment and profits in tourism-related businesses in Queensland due to the border closures.

The full extent of unemployment is masked by Federal Govt payments at present.

“ ...help the sky is falling! I have to tell the King!” And he went running down the road, looking for the King ....

 

[Flying mermaid]

Lorna Jane has been fined nearly $40,000! What on earth gets into their heads....

Lorna Jane 'anti-virus' activewear does not stop viruses and could endanger people, doctors say - triple j

"The only thing that will be 'terminated' by the 'shield particles' is the money in your bank account." - Peak medical body

www.abc.net.au

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

ABC Covid live blog .......this is getting interesting......


'COVID19' numberplate advertised for sale, despite SA 'blocking' term

Supplied

The mystery surrounding a BMW bearing the term "COVID 19" has taken another twist, with the plates seemingly up for sale online despite SA authorities moving to "block" the term.

"COVID 19" plates are currently allocated to a BMW 5 Series sedan, which captured public attention in recent days after an Adelaide Airport worker spotted the vehicle in a staff car park.

The plates have since been advertised on popular number plate sales website Mr Plates, under the "humorous" tag.

A listing for the plates provides few further clues but states: "All reasonable offers considered".

 

[dajop]

Ok, who was it again that remarked that Ballarat had not had any recent cases?

They have 4 in today's numbers. 1 yesterday and so 5 active cases in total now.

That would be me. Perhaps it took some time for the virus to reach Ballarat, or maybe there was a lag in sampling or testing there Now, disappointingly for residents, it seems consistent the magnitudes, albeit still small, being seen in Geelong and Bendigo.

In addition to only low level spread being seen in regional areas, not sure if it is good luck or lack of testing yet, or just plain demographics, but the councils along the eastern part of the bay (from Brighton through to the pensinsula) have only 31 active cases (13 of them in City of Kingston).

 

[nickykim]

I still have clients in Ballarat and Bendigo who are asking me to travel from Melbourne to conduct IR / HR interviews. I currently always offer a MSTeams or Zoom option for less $ but the senior managers still want me to do the work in person.

On a brighter note - the new grandchild arrived last Saturday and all is well on that front. The parents are moving house this weekend though, so that will be another upheaval. They have been staying at my place since Christmas when they decided a toddler and an apartment weren't compatible and were lucky enough to get a sale quickly, which settled today. They have furniture here, furniture in storage, furniture already at the (temporary) rental and furniture at the in-laws. My daughter has bowed out and is letting her partner do all the organising...

 

[lovetravellingoz]

That would be me. Perhaps it took some time for the virus to reach Ballarat, or maybe there was a lag in sampling or testing there Now, disappointingly for residents, it seems consistent the magnitudes, albeit still small, being seen in Geelong and Bendigo.

Regional cases are very low pretty much everywhere, and so spread is probably just a purely random situation and extra local cases really dependant on whether that person has close family and friends.

I think Geelong is a special case as it has a large population at 250K, and also has a lot of daily traffic to/from the Melbourne GMMA. So its will have more people mixing with more GMMA people.

Meanwhile you have earnt the AFF title of Honorary CV19 Jinx

In addition to only low level spread being seen in regional areas, not sure if it is good luck or lack of testing yet, or just plain demographics, but the councils along the eastern part of the bay (from Brighton through to the pensinsula) have only 31 active cases (13 of them in City of Kingston).

Pretty much all except the lack of testing as is freely available to anyone who has any form of symptom.

My guess is that they are:

• further away from the main hotspots = if you do not mix with someone with CV19 then even if you do have bad social distancing you cannot catch it
• generally more affluent than in the north
• less likely to be abattoir workers
• smaller and less crowded households
• probably have other demographic differences such as not having many other close family units that they mix with regularly
• probably no hotel quarantine security guards live there = no initial seeding (Unlike Casey)

 

[Pushka]

W.A has had its first case of a local returning from Victoria and then being diagnosed with Covid-19. He had been in self isolation.

The rules for people coming from Victoria to W.A are being changed, from Sunday night I think, to require Hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. Persons allowed in for essential work will now be required to wear a mask while doing that work. The rules for those coming from N.S.W are also to be tightened but not as much as for travel from Victoria.

Reported on the ABC but I can't seem to be able to add a link. Now added.

'Don't go': West Australians told to stay put as state tightens border rules for NSW arrivals

A 45-year-old West Australian man who recently returned from Melbourne tests positive for COVID-19, as WA announces announces travellers from Victoria will be forced into hotel quarantine at their own expense and New South Wales arrivals are required to meet strict new exemption criteria.

www.abc.net.au

So in effect being treated the same way as International travellers.

Post automatically merged: Jul 17, 2020

Its probable and arguably fair that JobKeeper will be scaled back in some states (e.g. WA, QLD. SA) and industries, to allow more support to flow to more affected states and industries. Will be interesting to see what they do...

That assumes that business in SA dont depend on interstate travel for their business though

 

[dajop]

Regional cases are very low pretty much everywhere, and so spread is probably just a purely random situation and extra local cases really dependant on whether that person has close family and friends.

Bendigo aged care worker has tested positive. Not clear that they are in the existing 3 in the city - but given DHHS says they can't confirm or deny, it must mean they will be included in the stats released tomorrow.