Four of Victoria’s new COVID-19 cases are of the more infectious Delta variant, with Health Minister Martin Foley confirming on Monday the cases were linked to the state’s outbreak of the Delta variant, also known as B.1.617.2, which began in the suburb of West Melbourne. The cases are three children and an adult and bring the…
Number of COVID-Delta Strain Infections Grows as Officials Consider Home Quarantine as a Potential Source
No ‘Magic Number’ of Vaccinations to End Australian State Lockdown: Deputy CHO
Victoria’s road to being lockdown free is uncertain as the state Labor government confirmed vaccination numbers would not determine whether lockdowns will be used to control future outbreaks of the CCP virus. “There isn’t one single magic number,” Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng told reporters on June 6. “Once you get up to…
Victorian Businesses Deserve Exit Strategy From Lockdown That Is Causing ‘Needless Damage’: Industry
Victorian businesses require and deserve an immediate exit strategy from the current Victorian lockdowns, which is causing “needless economic, mental health, and health damage,” Australia’s peak industry body said. “There appears to be no justification to keep an entire city of 5 million people in a prolonged lockdown for a handful of connected cases each…
Victoria Records 9 New Local COVID Cases
Victoria has reported nine new local cases of COVID-19 as authorities remain confident there is no large unknown outbreak of the Delta variant. Eleven infections have been detected in the 24 hours to midnight on June 6, although two were already reported by aged care operator Arcare. The Arcare Maidstone outbreak has grown to six cases after…
Victoria Has 2 New Local COVID-19 Cases
Victoria has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases as authorities scramble to find the source of the state’s Delta strain cluster, previously known as the Indian strain of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health reported the cases along with six overseas acquired infections on Sunday, as Melbourne endures its second weekend of lockdown. The…
Victoria Has 4 New Local COVID-19 Cases
Victoria has recorded four new local COVID-19 cases as authorities scramble to find the source of the state’s Delta strain cluster, previously known as the Indian strain of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health reported the cases along with six overseas acquired infections on Sunday, as Melbourne endures its second weekend of lockdown. The…
‘Temporary’ COVID Disaster Payment Offered to Victorians: Aussie PM
Victorians who lose 20 or more work hours per week due to state government lockdowns will be eligible for up to $500 from the federal government. Those who lose under 20 hours per week will be eligible for $325, but must not have liquid assets of more than $10,000, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced…
Victoria Records Three New Cases of COVID-19
Victoria has recorded three new locally acquired coronavirus cases overnight, as hopes of emerging from the state’s seven-day lockdown on time are starting to fade. The Health Department on Tuesday confirmed a total of nine locally acquired cases, though six of these were already reported by Acting Premier James Merlino on Monday. It brings the…
Victorian Labor Govt Wants Judge to Dismiss Lockdown Class Action Claims
The Victorian Labor government has asked a judge to dismiss legal claims of economic loss and mental injury by individuals and businesses who were impacted during the state’s second wave, describing the claims as “futile.” The class actions, which workers and businesses have brought, claim that the state’s handling of hotel quarantine, which allowed the…
PM Urges Victorian Govt to Take ‘Responsibility’ for Lockdown Amid State’s Calls for More Funding
The federal government has rejected a proposal by the Victorian Labor government for a new wage subsidy for those affected by the state’s fourth lockdown, arguing that it is currently providing financial support to Victorian businesses and families. “We will continue to support Victoria to get Victoria open and do everything we can to ensure…
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