This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/28/coronavirus-australia-latest-at-a-glance
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 2 | Version 3 |
|---|---|
| Coronavirus Australia latest: 28 April at a glance | |
| (about 11 hours later) | |
| 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 welcome to our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Justine Landis-Hanley bringing you the main stories on Tuesday 28 April. | Good evening, and welcome to our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Justine Landis-Hanley bringing you the main stories on Tuesday 28 April. |
| Four more deaths at western Sydney nursing home | Four more deaths at western Sydney nursing home |
| Four people have died since 8pm last night at Newmarch House, a western Sydney aged care centre that suffered a coronavirus outbreak after a staff member unknowingly worked while infected with Covid-19. That brings the total deaths at Newmarch House to 11. As of Tuesday, 20 staff members and 34 residents have tested positive to the virus. | Four people have died since 8pm last night at Newmarch House, a western Sydney aged care centre that suffered a coronavirus outbreak after a staff member unknowingly worked while infected with Covid-19. That brings the total deaths at Newmarch House to 11. As of Tuesday, 20 staff members and 34 residents have tested positive to the virus. |
| Anglicare, which runs the facility, released a statement on Tuesday saying, “Anglicare was first informed of a Coronavirus outbreak at Newmarch House on Saturday 11 April. On the best advice available, we know that it will be some weeks before the home is clear of the virus.” | Anglicare, which runs the facility, released a statement on Tuesday saying, “Anglicare was first informed of a Coronavirus outbreak at Newmarch House on Saturday 11 April. On the best advice available, we know that it will be some weeks before the home is clear of the virus.” |
| NSW eases Covid-19 restrictions to allow two visitors | NSW eases Covid-19 restrictions to allow two visitors |
| New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian announced physical distancing measures would be eased from Friday to allow two adults to visit other households. At the moment, NSW residents can only leave the home for essential reasons, and can only visit someone for whom they are a caregiver. | New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian announced physical distancing measures would be eased from Friday to allow two adults to visit other households. At the moment, NSW residents can only leave the home for essential reasons, and can only visit someone for whom they are a caregiver. |
| But the changes have raised a new conundrum for residents: how do you decide who to have over first? | But the changes have raised a new conundrum for residents: how do you decide who to have over first? |
| Only one new case of community transmission | Only one new case of community transmission |
| The federal health minister, Greg Hunt, told reporters on Tuesday that of the 12 coronavirus cases identified in Australia since yesterday, only one was the result of community transmission. | The federal health minister, Greg Hunt, told reporters on Tuesday that of the 12 coronavirus cases identified in Australia since yesterday, only one was the result of community transmission. |
| The news comes amid reports of falling case numbers across the country, including in the ACT where the territory’s health department reported no new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours. ACT Health confirmed there are currently no coronavirus patients in Canberra hospitals, and that the ACT’s remaining two active cases are both isolating at home. | The news comes amid reports of falling case numbers across the country, including in the ACT where the territory’s health department reported no new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours. ACT Health confirmed there are currently no coronavirus patients in Canberra hospitals, and that the ACT’s remaining two active cases are both isolating at home. |
| Australian doctors on alert after Kawasaki disease in children linked to Covid-19 | Australian doctors on alert after Kawasaki disease in children linked to Covid-19 |
| Australian paediatricians are closely monitoring child cases of Kawasaki disease – a disease of the blood vessels – after the UK’s National Health Service warned that Covid-19 may be associated with the rare condition. The NHS have reported recently seeing a small rise in the number of children in intensive care with toxic shock syndrome and, in some cases, Kawasaki disease. | Australian paediatricians are closely monitoring child cases of Kawasaki disease – a disease of the blood vessels – after the UK’s National Health Service warned that Covid-19 may be associated with the rare condition. The NHS have reported recently seeing a small rise in the number of children in intensive care with toxic shock syndrome and, in some cases, Kawasaki disease. |
| Melbourne paediatric and infectious diseases doctor Professor David Burgner stressed it was too early to suggest cases of the disease were increasing or related to Covid-19 but said Australian cases were being monitored closely given the overseas data. | Melbourne paediatric and infectious diseases doctor Professor David Burgner stressed it was too early to suggest cases of the disease were increasing or related to Covid-19 but said Australian cases were being monitored closely given the overseas data. |
| Australian hydroxychloroquine trials continue | Australian hydroxychloroquine trials continue |
| Australia is continuing to test the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine – an antimalarial drug and anti-retroviral drug – for treating Covid-19, despite early US and China studies showing it has no benefit. | Australia is continuing to test the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine – an antimalarial drug and anti-retroviral drug – for treating Covid-19, despite early US and China studies showing it has no benefit. |
| Meanwhile, businessman and former politician Clive Palmer took out a three-page ad on Tuesday in News Corp papers, boasting that he bought 32.9m doses of hydroxychloroquine to help Australia fight Covid-19. | Meanwhile, businessman and former politician Clive Palmer took out a three-page ad on Tuesday in News Corp papers, boasting that he bought 32.9m doses of hydroxychloroquine to help Australia fight Covid-19. |
| The Royal Australian College of GPs has warned not to listen to Clive Palmer’s suggestions that the drug could be a cure. | The Royal Australian College of GPs has warned not to listen to Clive Palmer’s suggestions that the drug could be a cure. |
| Jobactive agencies to reap millions amid soaring unemployment | Jobactive agencies to reap millions amid soaring unemployment |
| A report released on Tuesday by thinktank Per Capita estimates Australia’s privately run employment services agencies could make over $200m in service fees thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic pushing hundreds of thousands out of jobs. | A report released on Tuesday by thinktank Per Capita estimates Australia’s privately run employment services agencies could make over $200m in service fees thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic pushing hundreds of thousands out of jobs. |
| The roughly $210m will be coming out of taxpayer dollars. Under the government’s Jobactive system, around 40 employment agencies and not-for-profits are paid for every jobseeker placed on their books, and receive additional payments when one of those people is hired. | The roughly $210m will be coming out of taxpayer dollars. Under the government’s Jobactive system, around 40 employment agencies and not-for-profits are paid for every jobseeker placed on their books, and receive additional payments when one of those people is hired. |
| 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. |
| • On 28 April 2020 the photograph on this article was changed. The previous image showed the neighbouring retirement village. | • On 28 April 2020 the photograph on this article was changed. The previous image showed the neighbouring retirement village. |