Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

[RooFlyer]

Interim report on the NW Tas cluster was released in Tas Parliament this morning:

Hospital cluster probe finds staff worked while sick, Ruby Princess source of outbreak

An investigation into a coronavirus cluster in north-west Tasmania finds some staff worked in local hospitals for several days while experiencing symptoms, but the Premier stresses no-one is to blame.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Bundy Bear]

Interim report on the NW Tas cluster was released in Tas Parliament this morning:

Hospital cluster probe finds staff worked while sick, Ruby Princess source of outbreak

An investigation into a coronavirus cluster in north-west Tasmania finds some staff worked in local hospitals for several days while experiencing symptoms, but the Premier stresses no-one is to blame.

www.abc.net.au

Be interesting what Drron has to say, coronavirus seems very catchy and when you have staff mixing then it seems like everyone can get it.

 

[DC3]

The Australian Antarctic bases are safer.

But then, there’s the cruise ship to get there, for the ordinary person.

 

[Pushka]

But then, there’s the cruise ship to get there, for the ordinary person.

Excellent point! Looks like ISS wins!

 

[VPS]

But then, there’s the cruise ship to get there, for the ordinary person.

Don't they go on a special supply ship?

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Don't they go on a special supply ship?

They go by ship Aurora Australis
and jets.

We are getting our own new icebreaker.

RSV Nuyina 2021-present – Australian Antarctic Program

Learn about the RSV Nuyina – the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and the central platform of our scientific research.

www.antarctica.gov.au

They have access to a special Globemaster.

C-17A Globemaster III – Australian Antarctic Program

www.antarctica.gov.au

Australian base is in Hobart. I have for the last decade helped to train some of their staff who are responsible for their facilities ( buildings).

 

[DC3]

Don't they go on a special supply ship?

.... ship? ....

 

[SydneySwan]

The Australian Antarctic bases are safer.

And apparently no requirement to even practice social distancing. They were the only place that held ANZAC Day celebrations side by side.

 

[DC3]

.... They were the only place that held ANZAC Day celebrations side by side.

That we know about

 

[drron]

Excellent point! Looks like ISS wins!

But the sent Russian and American astronauts to the ISS this month and will be sending more.
The winter staff for the Australian bases left in February from Tasmania.
So back to the top for the AA bases.

 

[drron]

They go by ship Aurora Australis
and jets.

We are get our own new icebreaker.

RSV Nuyina 2021-present – Australian Antarctic Program

Learn about the RSV Nuyina – the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and the central platform of our scientific research.

www.antarctica.gov.au

They have access to a special Globemaster.

C-17A Globemaster III – Australian Antarctic Program

www.antarctica.gov.au

Australian base is in Hobart. I have for the last decade helped to train some of their staff who are responsible for their facilities ( buildings).

A nephew of ours was leading the Dutch office of the icebreaker project until the company he was working for was taken over.

And there is an AFF connection with a Lego model by Brickman touring Australia a couple of years ago.

 

[DC3]

And what about the ACT:

Coronavirus recovery: ACT becomes first state or territory to be free of known cases of COVID-19 - ABC News

 

[Pushka]

But the sent Russian and American astronauts to the ISS this month and will be sending more.
The winter staff for the Australian bases left in February from Tasmania.
So back to the top for the AA bases.

Thats fine as that is past the infectious time and we all know Ruskies didnt have any Covid until recently. I'd say its finely balanced.

 

[SydneySwan]

Thats fine as that is past the infectious time and we all know Ruskies didnt have any Covid until recently. I'd say its finely balanced.

So you trust the Russians? I bet they had it even if they didn't know it.

 

[Pushka]

So you trust the Russians? I bet they had it even if they didn't know it.

Of course I dont, I should have inserted this

 

[p--and--t]

Of course I dont, I should have inserted this

Allegedly, authorities were so worried about getting a case of covid up there, the astronauts were put into individual isolation for weeks before departure and repeatedly tested over and over.

 

[Pushka]

Nine days in SA with no positives. Weirdly they may have just banished this virus.

 

[jakeseven7]

An important Pandemic Update - covers all major countries including Australia for some light afternoon relief!

 

[RooFlyer]

They have access to a special Globemaster. Australian base is in Hobart.

Hence Hobart airport's continuing claim to be 'International'

 

[Flashback]

Apologies if it's already been posted, but we now know where to avoid in NSW

NSW launches heat map showing active COVID-19 cases by postcode

DAC pulls together data to pinpoint coronavirus hotspots.

www.itnews.com.au