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Australia coronavirus live: national death toll reaches 53 as police warn people to stay at home – latest updates Australia coronavirus live: national death toll reaches 53 as police warn people to stay at home – latest updates
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Pressure on the New South Wales government over Don Harwin after he was fined $1,000 for visiting holiday house. Follow the latest updatesPressure on the New South Wales government over Don Harwin after he was fined $1,000 for visiting holiday house. Follow the latest updates
Kelly is asked about the NRL’s plans to restart the game next month. He is asked whether the NRL would need permission from state government or whether they are, for want of a better word, “a law unto unto themselves in this regard”?
He says:
Kelly says border closures will be a component of what happens into the future.
Kelly says that “the curve is definitely decreasing”.
Kelly said that it would be a great “achievement” if the virus began to die out in parts of Australia.
But he adds: “It does bring with it a challenge, of course, it would mean the most of us would not have been exposed yet. So we would remain susceptible to the virus if it was re-introduced.”
The deputy chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, has started speaking in Canberra.
He is asked if about the possibility that people can became immune to the virus.
Let’s wrap up some of today’s developments.
NSW recorded its 22nd death and Victoria its 13th. It takes Australia’s death toll to 53.
Embattled NSW minister Don Harwin was fined $1,000 for breaching social distancing laws.
Authorities are urging people to stay home for Easter, and police are turning people around who are heading to holiday spots.
NSW health minister Brad Hazzard is yet to discuss the NRL’s restart date 28 May with the league.
Tasmanian police have told 15 people on their way to holiday spots to go home during Covid-19 patrols over the past 24 hours.Tasmanian police have told 15 people on their way to holiday spots to go home during Covid-19 patrols over the past 24 hours.
AAP reports that the force intercepted more than 35 people in cars - including some towing caravans and boats - and turned them back as needed.AAP reports that the force intercepted more than 35 people in cars - including some towing caravans and boats - and turned them back as needed.
Three people have been arrested or summoned to appear in court over COVID-19 related offences, the force confirmed on Friday. Three people have been arrested or summoned to appear in court over Covid-19 related offences, the force confirmed on Friday.
“This Easter, if you are away from your primary residence and try to go to your shack and you don’t have a valid excuse, you will not only be turned around, but you could be charged and face a substantial fine,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Jo Stolp said.“This Easter, if you are away from your primary residence and try to go to your shack and you don’t have a valid excuse, you will not only be turned around, but you could be charged and face a substantial fine,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Jo Stolp said.
Premier Peter Gutwein told residents on Thursday not to leave their homes unnecessarily, with fines of up to $16,800 or six months’ jail.Premier Peter Gutwein told residents on Thursday not to leave their homes unnecessarily, with fines of up to $16,800 or six months’ jail.
Helicopters are monitoring people’s movements, hovering over regional communities including Bicheno, Friendly Beaches, Coles Bay, Dunalley and Primrose Sands.Helicopters are monitoring people’s movements, hovering over regional communities including Bicheno, Friendly Beaches, Coles Bay, Dunalley and Primrose Sands.
Officers are also patrolling on foot in Bridport, St Helens, Longford, Great Lake, Port Sorell, Somerset and Smithton among the areas.Officers are also patrolling on foot in Bridport, St Helens, Longford, Great Lake, Port Sorell, Somerset and Smithton among the areas.
Tasmania had recorded 111 cases of the virus as of Thursday night, with 48 of those people recovering.Tasmania had recorded 111 cases of the virus as of Thursday night, with 48 of those people recovering.
The NSW government has announced that healthcare workers would now benefit from free parking at public hospital carparks during the Covid-19 crisis.The NSW government has announced that healthcare workers would now benefit from free parking at public hospital carparks during the Covid-19 crisis.
“Our healthcare workers are on the frontline of our battle with Covid-19 and we need to do whatever we can to support them during this difficult time,” the premier, Gladys Berejiklian said.“Our healthcare workers are on the frontline of our battle with Covid-19 and we need to do whatever we can to support them during this difficult time,” the premier, Gladys Berejiklian said.
“We hope this new measure makes life a little easier for our doctors, nurses and other hospital staff who are working hard to keep us all safe.”“We hope this new measure makes life a little easier for our doctors, nurses and other hospital staff who are working hard to keep us all safe.”
The free parking begins from today.The free parking begins from today.
Some good news for the more than 100 Australian and New Zealand residents who were aboard the Antartica cruise that was anchored of the coast of Uruguay.Some good news for the more than 100 Australian and New Zealand residents who were aboard the Antartica cruise that was anchored of the coast of Uruguay.
AAP reports that the group are expected to land in Melbourne over Easter after Aurora Expeditions, the operator of the Greg Mortimer ship, chartered a flight from Montevideo.AAP reports that the group are expected to land in Melbourne over Easter after Aurora Expeditions, the operator of the Greg Mortimer ship, chartered a flight from Montevideo.
The news was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told AAP on Friday.The news was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told AAP on Friday.
Of the more than 200 people on the vessel, 96 are Australian passengers and crew, along with roughly 16 New Zealand citizens.Of the more than 200 people on the vessel, 96 are Australian passengers and crew, along with roughly 16 New Zealand citizens.
Five Australians have already been taken off the Greg Mortimer and admitted to hospital in Montevideo, DFAT said.Five Australians have already been taken off the Greg Mortimer and admitted to hospital in Montevideo, DFAT said.
Thanks to Michael for his efforts this morning. I’ll be with you for the next few hours.
That’s where I’ll leave you for today. Thanks for your company. I’ll hand over to my colleague Luke Henriques-Gomes, who will take you through the afternoon.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has issued a statement slamming celebrity chef Pete Evans, after the Channel Seven star and reality television host posted a video falsely suggesting a $15,000 light machine could be used treat Covid-19.
In a live video posted to his Facebook page, the My Kitchen Rules judge said the BioCharger NG Subtle Energy Platform “is a pretty amazing tool” and claims there are “a thousand different recipes” including “a couple on there for Wuhan coronavirus”.
Evans is selling the product on his own website for $14,990. It states the product is “a hybrid subtle energy revitalisation platform” with “four transmitted energies” which “stimulate and invigorate the entire body to optimise and improve potential health, wellness and athletic performance”.
The post has been condemned by RACGP president Harry Nespolon, who said Evans, who has in the past promoted anti-vaccination views, “needs to stop”.
Nespolon said he had suggested several months ago Evans should “leave vaccinations alone”.
“Well, he should also steer well clear of peddling devices which he claims use ‘subtle energy’ to counter Covid-19. He just needs to stop it right now.
“It is a reality that many people look up to Mr Evans in his roles as a popular chef and television host. I once again urge him to book an appointment with his local GP to learn about the damage he is doing on social media.”
Quickly to the ACT, where three new cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours. The ACT’s total is now 103.
The new confirmed cases are two women and one man, aged between 26 and 51. One is a close contact of a previous confirmed case and the other two are under investigation.
Kerry Chant says the 69-year-old man who died in Newcastle overnight likely contracted the virus “during a recent trip interstate”. The man had travelled to Queensland.
Asked about the $1,000 fine levelled against arts minister Don Harwin last night for breaching public health orders, he says:
Hazzard is asked about the NRL’s announcement yesterday that they will restart the competition on 28 May.
He says he has only had one meeting with the game, which was about four weeks ago before it was shutdown.
Hazzard has recovered from his coughing fit and is back taking questions.
He’s asked about new $5,000 on-the-spot fines in NSW for people who cough or spit on health workers.
He’s asked about a McDonald’s worker who was allegedly spat on yesterday, and whether the fines should be extended. Says they will look at it.
The NSW police have issued almost 50 new fines for breaches of public health orders in the past 24 hours.
Chant thanks the people of NSW for helping to slow the spread, and urges people not to neglect their normal medical needs.
Yesterday we reported that GP clinics across the country are reporting a major drop in patient numbers due to the pandemic, either because of Covid-19 fears or problems transitioning to telehealth services.