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| Coronavirus Australia latest: 25 April at a glance | |
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| A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia | A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia |
| Good evening and here is our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Naaman Zhou bringing you the main stories on Saturday 25 April. | Good evening and here is our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Naaman Zhou bringing you the main stories on Saturday 25 April. |
| Death toll rises to 80 | Death toll rises to 80 |
| Australia’s national coronavirus death toll has risen after a 90-year-old man died in Tasmania on Friday night. Investigations are continuing into the source of the outbreak in the north-west of the state, but it is thought it began with a passenger from the Ruby Princess cruise ship. | Australia’s national coronavirus death toll has risen after a 90-year-old man died in Tasmania on Friday night. Investigations are continuing into the source of the outbreak in the north-west of the state, but it is thought it began with a passenger from the Ruby Princess cruise ship. |
| South Australia records third day with no new cases | South Australia records third day with no new cases |
| South Australia has recorded no new cases of Covid-19 for the third day in a row – the second three-day streak since a “testing blitz” began last Thursday. From this Thursday, premier Steven Marshall said, the state may be ready to begin sentinel or surveillance testing. Meanwhile NSW recorded 12 new cases of Covid-19, its highest daily increase in a week. Four of those cases are at Newmarch House aged care home. | South Australia has recorded no new cases of Covid-19 for the third day in a row – the second three-day streak since a “testing blitz” began last Thursday. From this Thursday, premier Steven Marshall said, the state may be ready to begin sentinel or surveillance testing. Meanwhile NSW recorded 12 new cases of Covid-19, its highest daily increase in a week. Four of those cases are at Newmarch House aged care home. |
| Victorian Liberals consider applying for jobkeeper | Victorian Liberals consider applying for jobkeeper |
| The Victorian branch of the Liberal party will explore the possibility of accessing the jobkeeper payment for its 12 employees after donations dried up. | The Victorian branch of the Liberal party will explore the possibility of accessing the jobkeeper payment for its 12 employees after donations dried up. |
| The party’s administrative committee voted for the state director, Sam McQuestin, to “explore” whether they would eligible for the scheme. | The party’s administrative committee voted for the state director, Sam McQuestin, to “explore” whether they would eligible for the scheme. |
| Apple and Google update coronavirus app | Apple and Google update coronavirus app |
| The tech giants have changed their planned contact tracing tool – which could or could not be integrated into Australia’s coronavirus app. | The tech giants have changed their planned contact tracing tool – which could or could not be integrated into Australia’s coronavirus app. |
| The Apple-Google app has been changed to encrypt metadata for Bluetooth communications and exclude people who are further away from you. However, the Australian government has not yet confirmed if it will use the Apple-Google tool, or these new elements. | The Apple-Google app has been changed to encrypt metadata for Bluetooth communications and exclude people who are further away from you. However, the Australian government has not yet confirmed if it will use the Apple-Google tool, or these new elements. |
| Anzac Day marked in isolation | Anzac Day marked in isolation |
| Ceremonies around Australia and New Zealand were held with small crowds or outside houses to mark Anzac Day. At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, nurse Sharon Bown spoke at a televised but empty dawn service. | Ceremonies around Australia and New Zealand were held with small crowds or outside houses to mark Anzac Day. At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, nurse Sharon Bown spoke at a televised but empty dawn service. |
| The veteran combat nurse called on Australians to protect the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. | The veteran combat nurse called on Australians to protect the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Coalition MPs ask for permanent jobseeker increase | Coalition MPs ask for permanent jobseeker increase |
| The Nationals MP Pat Conaghan and the former prime minister Tony Abbott have asked Scott Morrison to make the higher jobseeker rate permanent when the coronavirus pandemic is over. Before the pandemic, the unemployment allowance (previously called Newstart) was only $40 a day, and had not been raised in real terms since 1994. | The Nationals MP Pat Conaghan and the former prime minister Tony Abbott have asked Scott Morrison to make the higher jobseeker rate permanent when the coronavirus pandemic is over. Before the pandemic, the unemployment allowance (previously called Newstart) was only $40 a day, and had not been raised in real terms since 1994. |
| Potential app to make league fans self-isolate for 14 days before game | Potential app to make league fans self-isolate for 14 days before game |
| The chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission has floated the possibility of having rugby league fans download an app and “self-isolate” for 14 days if they want to go to the State of Origin. | The chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission has floated the possibility of having rugby league fans download an app and “self-isolate” for 14 days if they want to go to the State of Origin. |
| Peter V’landys has said the three-game series will go ahead at the end of the year, but the commission is still exploring ways to have a safer or smaller crowd. | Peter V’landys has said the three-game series will go ahead at the end of the year, but the commission is still exploring ways to have a safer or smaller crowd. |
| Kerry Stokes visits Canberra after WA quarantine | Kerry Stokes visits Canberra after WA quarantine |
| The billionaire media mogul Kerry Stokes, who obtained an exemption from hotel quarantine and was allowed to go directly to his home after returning from overseas, travelled to Canberra for today’s Anzac Day ceremony. | The billionaire media mogul Kerry Stokes, who obtained an exemption from hotel quarantine and was allowed to go directly to his home after returning from overseas, travelled to Canberra for today’s Anzac Day ceremony. |
| Stokes had completed his 14-day quarantine in WA, but the state retains a border closure, meaning he cannot return to the state without again going into quarantine, unless he is granted an exemption. | Stokes had completed his 14-day quarantine in WA, but the state retains a border closure, meaning he cannot return to the state without again going into quarantine, unless he is granted an exemption. |
| What you need to know: get the most important information from some of our key explainers | What you need to know: get the most important information from some of our key explainers |
| Australia’s coronavirus lockdown rules explained: can I still visit my partner and other questions | Australia’s coronavirus lockdown rules explained: can I still visit my partner and other questions |
| Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics | Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics |
| Australia’s strict new coronavirus social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines | Australia’s strict new coronavirus social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines |
| Free childcare: what do the Australian government’s coronavirus changes mean for my family? | Free childcare: what do the Australian government’s coronavirus changes mean for my family? |
| Am I eligible for the jobkeeper payment? Here’s everything you need to know to register | Am I eligible for the jobkeeper payment? Here’s everything you need to know to register |
| Groceries, telehealth and pharmaceuticals: how older Australians can get help at home | Groceries, telehealth and pharmaceuticals: how older Australians can get help at home |
| Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do? | Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do? |
| Dangerous cures and viral hoaxes: common coronavirus myths busted | Dangerous cures and viral hoaxes: common coronavirus myths busted |
| What happens to people’s lungs when they get coronavirus? | What happens to people’s lungs when they get coronavirus? |
| Coronavirus vaccine: when will it be ready? | Coronavirus vaccine: when will it be ready? |
| How long does coronavirus live on different surfaces? | How long does coronavirus live on different surfaces? |
| Who is most at risk of contracting coronavirus? | Who is most at risk of contracting coronavirus? |
| How ventilators work and why they are so important in saving people with coronavirus | How ventilators work and why they are so important in saving people with coronavirus |
| Coronavirus key questions: everything you need to know | Coronavirus key questions: everything you need to know |
| Looking for more coverage? Read the latest news from across the Guardian’s global network. | Looking for more coverage? Read the latest news from across the Guardian’s global network. |
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