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Coronavirus live updates: Black Lives Matter protests across Australia as China warns of Covid-linked 'racial violence' overseas Coronavirus live updates: Black Lives Matter protests across Australia as China warns of Covid-linked 'racial violence' overseas
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Beijing warns citizens against travel to Australia; UK is second country to pass 40,000 Covid-19 deaths; Sweden has 1,000 new cases for third day runningBeijing warns citizens against travel to Australia; UK is second country to pass 40,000 Covid-19 deaths; Sweden has 1,000 new cases for third day running
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United Airlines will close cabin crew bases in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Frankfurt, as the airline industry continues to reel from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chicago-based airline said the move would cost 840 jobs, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.
“In the current and future environment, we simply are not able to sustain an in-flight base at these locations,” United’s senior vice-president of in-flight services, John Slater, said.
“We recognise that closing any base places a hardship on those who live near those locations.”
One estimate puts the crowd in Sydney at 30,000. A reminder the protest was considered unlawful until a last-minute decision by the NSW court of appeal.
Meanwhile, Black Lives Matter protests are continuing in Australia. This is the scene in Sydney.Meanwhile, Black Lives Matter protests are continuing in Australia. This is the scene in Sydney.
The NHS Providers deputy chief executive, Saffron Cordery, has said NHS Trusts received “little or no consultation” ahead of the government’s announcement on imminent changes to face covering regulations.The NHS Providers deputy chief executive, Saffron Cordery, has said NHS Trusts received “little or no consultation” ahead of the government’s announcement on imminent changes to face covering regulations.
The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients will need to wear face coverings and hospital staff must use surgical masks as of 15 June, the Press Association reports.The health secretary, Matt Hancock, said on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients will need to wear face coverings and hospital staff must use surgical masks as of 15 June, the Press Association reports.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman added that, while members of the public are “strongly urged” to attend hospital wearing a face covering, no one will be denied care and masks will be provided by the hospital if necessary.A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman added that, while members of the public are “strongly urged” to attend hospital wearing a face covering, no one will be denied care and masks will be provided by the hospital if necessary.
But Cordery said in a statement that a lack of forewarning from the government has left NHS Trusts scrambling to find enough equipment to cater for hospital staff, patients and visitors.But Cordery said in a statement that a lack of forewarning from the government has left NHS Trusts scrambling to find enough equipment to cater for hospital staff, patients and visitors.
“(The announcement) of compulsory mask wearing for all NHS staff working in any part of a hospital is clearly designed to help to ensure that both staff and patients are protected and feel safe,” she said.“(The announcement) of compulsory mask wearing for all NHS staff working in any part of a hospital is clearly designed to help to ensure that both staff and patients are protected and feel safe,” she said.
“But, as is the case for a number of announcements throughout the pandemic, this has come with little or no consultation with the NHS frontline and without a plan in place to ensure that all trusts will have access to adequate supplies of type one and two masks.”“But, as is the case for a number of announcements throughout the pandemic, this has come with little or no consultation with the NHS frontline and without a plan in place to ensure that all trusts will have access to adequate supplies of type one and two masks.”
Cordery added that trusts were nervous about the imminent lifting of some patient visiting restrictions from 15 June.Cordery added that trusts were nervous about the imminent lifting of some patient visiting restrictions from 15 June.
“We know that trusts want to do all they can to ensure that patients can have contact with their loved ones while in hospital, but there is understandably nervousness and concern about opening up visiting too quickly,” she said.“We know that trusts want to do all they can to ensure that patients can have contact with their loved ones while in hospital, but there is understandably nervousness and concern about opening up visiting too quickly,” she said.
“Trusts need time to put in place processes and guidance to ensure that patients can receive visitors safely and while adhering to social distancing and infection control measures.“Trusts need time to put in place processes and guidance to ensure that patients can receive visitors safely and while adhering to social distancing and infection control measures.
“Important decisions like these should not come as a surprise to those expected to deliver them.”“Important decisions like these should not come as a surprise to those expected to deliver them.”
Here is a look at how the crowd grew at a Black Lives Matter protest in the Australian city of Adelaide.Here is a look at how the crowd grew at a Black Lives Matter protest in the Australian city of Adelaide.
You might have missed this interesting news out of the US earlier today. The NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, has said the league was wrong not to listen to listen to players who spoke publicly about racism in America.You might have missed this interesting news out of the US earlier today. The NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, has said the league was wrong not to listen to listen to players who spoke publicly about racism in America.
“We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest,” said Goodell. “We, the National Football League, believe black lives matter.”“We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest,” said Goodell. “We, the National Football League, believe black lives matter.”
Read more on that here.Read more on that here.
‪Police and organisers are now discussing extending the Sydney Black Lives Matter march to Prince Alfred Park out of concerns Belmore Park will reach capacity.‪Police and organisers are now discussing extending the Sydney Black Lives Matter march to Prince Alfred Park out of concerns Belmore Park will reach capacity.
In excess of 10,000 people are marching, and many are still in the city walking, yet to reach Belmore Park‬.In excess of 10,000 people are marching, and many are still in the city walking, yet to reach Belmore Park‬.
Hello everyone, Luke Henriques-Gomes, taking over the blog from Josh Taylor. Thanks Josh.Hello everyone, Luke Henriques-Gomes, taking over the blog from Josh Taylor. Thanks Josh.
Protesters in Sydney have begun marching from Town Hall to Belmore Park.Protesters in Sydney have begun marching from Town Hall to Belmore Park.
As they turned from Bathurst Street into Castlereagh Street, they paused to “take a knee”.As they turned from Bathurst Street into Castlereagh Street, they paused to “take a knee”.
Here’s the latest on global coronavirus news:Here’s the latest on global coronavirus news:
Australia’s deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, has said warnings by China that its citizens are not safe from racial attacks related to the coronavirus pandemic in Australia are based on “false information”Australia’s deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, has said warnings by China that its citizens are not safe from racial attacks related to the coronavirus pandemic in Australia are based on “false information”
Tens of thousands of people have turned out for Black Lives Matter protests in cities across Australia, including in Sydney after an appeals court ruled the protest lawfulTens of thousands of people have turned out for Black Lives Matter protests in cities across Australia, including in Sydney after an appeals court ruled the protest lawful
Germany reported 407 new cases of coronavirus, while India overtook Italy in the number of confirmed cases and South Korea reported 51 new casesGermany reported 407 new cases of coronavirus, while India overtook Italy in the number of confirmed cases and South Korea reported 51 new cases
The G20 has pledged $21bn to fight coronavirusThe G20 has pledged $21bn to fight coronavirus
The Australian state of Victoria recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since the pandemic began, but one Melbourne man who travelled to Bundaberg has tested positive in QueenslandThe Australian state of Victoria recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since the pandemic began, but one Melbourne man who travelled to Bundaberg has tested positive in Queensland
The mood at Melbourne’s Black Lives Matter protest was at times mournful and often angry.The mood at Melbourne’s Black Lives Matter protest was at times mournful and often angry.
Many speakers told the crowd – which stretched a block in each direction – that Australia had a shameful history that continued to this day – pointing to the 434 First Nations people who have died in police custody since the 1991 royal commission.Many speakers told the crowd – which stretched a block in each direction – that Australia had a shameful history that continued to this day – pointing to the 434 First Nations people who have died in police custody since the 1991 royal commission.
Worse though was that it had taken the tragic death of an African American man, George Floyd, to draw attention to the plight of Indigenous Australians in this country.Worse though was that it had taken the tragic death of an African American man, George Floyd, to draw attention to the plight of Indigenous Australians in this country.
“It’s the same story on different soil,” Ky-ya Nicholson-Ward, 17, said of what has been happening in the US and in her own country.“It’s the same story on different soil,” Ky-ya Nicholson-Ward, 17, said of what has been happening in the US and in her own country.
The speakers, who included family members of Indigenous people who had died in custody or from police actions such as Tanya Day and Kumanjayi Walker, led chants including “We can’t breathe” and “Black lives matter”. Another chant involved those at the rally hitting their chests in unison to create the sound of a heartbeat.The speakers, who included family members of Indigenous people who had died in custody or from police actions such as Tanya Day and Kumanjayi Walker, led chants including “We can’t breathe” and “Black lives matter”. Another chant involved those at the rally hitting their chests in unison to create the sound of a heartbeat.
Warren Day, the son of Tanya, said: “It took George Floyd, an African American man, to put the spotlight on Australia’s shame.Warren Day, the son of Tanya, said: “It took George Floyd, an African American man, to put the spotlight on Australia’s shame.
“Four-hundred and thirty-two Aboriginal deaths in custody since 1991 and still no convictions.“Four-hundred and thirty-two Aboriginal deaths in custody since 1991 and still no convictions.
“We need change and it needs to start happening now,” he added.“We need change and it needs to start happening now,” he added.
Those in the crowd, easily in the tens of thousands, almost all wore masks but struggled to social distance close to the stage. They carried placards with messages such as “We hear you”, “Racism is a pandemic” and “Fuck the police”.Those in the crowd, easily in the tens of thousands, almost all wore masks but struggled to social distance close to the stage. They carried placards with messages such as “We hear you”, “Racism is a pandemic” and “Fuck the police”.
One of the organisers, Meriki Onus, said it was one of the largest protests she had seen in the city, including the massive Invasion Day rallies that have grown in size each 26 January.One of the organisers, Meriki Onus, said it was one of the largest protests she had seen in the city, including the massive Invasion Day rallies that have grown in size each 26 January.
When African Australian artist Sampa The Great took to the stage to perform two songs with her younger sister, the rally briefly began to move as one. Some danced. Black lives matter, she said, “because I woke up black today, and I’m going to wake up black tomorrow”.When African Australian artist Sampa The Great took to the stage to perform two songs with her younger sister, the rally briefly began to move as one. Some danced. Black lives matter, she said, “because I woke up black today, and I’m going to wake up black tomorrow”.
With that, the crowd turned on its heels and marched away from Parliament House.With that, the crowd turned on its heels and marched away from Parliament House.
Leetona Dungay, the mother of Indigenous Australian man David Dungay who died in prison in 2015, is now addressing the Sydney crowd.Leetona Dungay, the mother of Indigenous Australian man David Dungay who died in prison in 2015, is now addressing the Sydney crowd.
She talks about how her son died while saying “I can’t breathe” – like George Floyd. Dungay said he couldn’t breathe 12 times before he died while being restrained by five prison guards at Long Bay jail hospital.She talks about how her son died while saying “I can’t breathe” – like George Floyd. Dungay said he couldn’t breathe 12 times before he died while being restrained by five prison guards at Long Bay jail hospital.
The crowd hushes to hear her.The crowd hushes to hear her.
She ends by saying black lives matter, to applause.She ends by saying black lives matter, to applause.
The crowd is again chanting “I can’t breathe”.The crowd is again chanting “I can’t breathe”.