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| Australia records highest daily one-day total since start of coronavirus pandemic – as it happened | |
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| Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announces 683 active cases linked to aged care in state, while in Sydney the Thai Rock Wetherill Park cluster rises to 70. This blog is now closed | |
| We’ll leave it there for now. Thanks for reading. Before we go, let’s recap some of the main events of the day. | We’ll leave it there for now. Thanks for reading. Before we go, let’s recap some of the main events of the day. |
| Australia experienced its worst day of new cases since the pandemic begun, driven by 532 new infections recorded in Victoria. | Australia experienced its worst day of new cases since the pandemic begun, driven by 532 new infections recorded in Victoria. |
| There were also six new deaths in Victoria, five of which were linked to the aged care sector, which has more than 500 active cases. | There were also six new deaths in Victoria, five of which were linked to the aged care sector, which has more than 500 active cases. |
| A baby at the neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Children’s hospital has also tested positive, with four cases linked to the ward. | A baby at the neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Children’s hospital has also tested positive, with four cases linked to the ward. |
| Victorian premier Daniel Andrews suggested key industries may need to close in response to the worsening crisis. | Victorian premier Daniel Andrews suggested key industries may need to close in response to the worsening crisis. |
| NSW recorded 17 new cases. | NSW recorded 17 new cases. |
| The NSW court of appeal upheld an earlier court decision that ruled a Black Lives Matter protest planned for Sydney tomorrow was “unauthorised”. | The NSW court of appeal upheld an earlier court decision that ruled a Black Lives Matter protest planned for Sydney tomorrow was “unauthorised”. |
| The Northern Territory closed its borders to greater Sydney residents. | The Northern Territory closed its borders to greater Sydney residents. |
| We’ll see you tomorrow. Stay safe, look out for each other and, if you’re in Victoria, wear a mask. | We’ll see you tomorrow. Stay safe, look out for each other and, if you’re in Victoria, wear a mask. |
| The Apollo, a Greek restaurant in Potts Point, has been forced to close after a staff member tested positive to Covid-19. It is the fourth restaurant in two days to close in Sydney. | The Apollo, a Greek restaurant in Potts Point, has been forced to close after a staff member tested positive to Covid-19. It is the fourth restaurant in two days to close in Sydney. |
| In a statement on Monday night, NSW Health said it was contacting people who had visited the eatery between 23-25 July and asking them to quarantine for 14 days. | In a statement on Monday night, NSW Health said it was contacting people who had visited the eatery between 23-25 July and asking them to quarantine for 14 days. |
| “Any diners who develop symptoms should be tested,” the statement read. “NSW Health is also asking all people who live in or have visited the Potts Point area in the past two weeks to get tested if they have any symptoms of Covid-19.” | “Any diners who develop symptoms should be tested,” the statement read. “NSW Health is also asking all people who live in or have visited the Potts Point area in the past two weeks to get tested if they have any symptoms of Covid-19.” |
| Another Potts Point restaurant, Thai Rock, is also closed after a diner tested positive last week. NSW Health said today there were now two cases linked to the eatery and anyone who dined there between 15-25 July should get a test and self-isolate, regardless of symptoms. | Another Potts Point restaurant, Thai Rock, is also closed after a diner tested positive last week. NSW Health said today there were now two cases linked to the eatery and anyone who dined there between 15-25 July should get a test and self-isolate, regardless of symptoms. |
| NSW Health said it is also contacting staff and patrons who attended two further venues in Mt Pritchard recently and asking them to get a Covid-19. The venues are Mounties and Pritchard’s Hotel. A person who attended both venues has since tested positive. | NSW Health said it is also contacting staff and patrons who attended two further venues in Mt Pritchard recently and asking them to get a Covid-19. The venues are Mounties and Pritchard’s Hotel. A person who attended both venues has since tested positive. |
| Staying in Melbourne, this Melbourne private school has been criticised after students were told they had to wear masks that also matched the school’s uniform. | Staying in Melbourne, this Melbourne private school has been criticised after students were told they had to wear masks that also matched the school’s uniform. |
| VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio made some interesting comments earlier on the ABC: | VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio made some interesting comments earlier on the ABC: |
| Channel Seven is reporting that 20 to 30 people have been evacuated from St Basil’s aged care home in Fawkner. | Channel Seven is reporting that 20 to 30 people have been evacuated from St Basil’s aged care home in Fawkner. |
| There are 84 cases linked to the home in Melbourne’s north. | There are 84 cases linked to the home in Melbourne’s north. |
| You might remember this stoush over toilet paper in a Woolworths store in March. | You might remember this stoush over toilet paper in a Woolworths store in March. |
| The cash-strapped Northern Territory government will spend $20m on extra police officers to protect its borders as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. | The cash-strapped Northern Territory government will spend $20m on extra police officers to protect its borders as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| The chief minister, Michael Gunner, said 66 frontline officers would join the force along with 30 Aboriginal liaison officers and 10 Aboriginal community officers. | The chief minister, Michael Gunner, said 66 frontline officers would join the force along with 30 Aboriginal liaison officers and 10 Aboriginal community officers. |
| An extra 25 support staff would also be employed to provide administrative and welfare assistance to officers, AAP reported. | An extra 25 support staff would also be employed to provide administrative and welfare assistance to officers, AAP reported. |
| The Northern Territory had planned to open its borders to the entire nation on 17 July, removing the need for travellers to go into quarantine | The Northern Territory had planned to open its borders to the entire nation on 17 July, removing the need for travellers to go into quarantine |
| However, Melbourne’s second wave and coronavirus outbreaks in Sydney have led to all of Victoria being declared a hotspot indefinitely and greater Sydney for at least another month, meaning travellers from there must go into supervised quarantine, costing them $2,500 if they show up. | However, Melbourne’s second wave and coronavirus outbreaks in Sydney have led to all of Victoria being declared a hotspot indefinitely and greater Sydney for at least another month, meaning travellers from there must go into supervised quarantine, costing them $2,500 if they show up. |
| Having to protect the NT’s borders through quarantine supervision and compliance checks as well as fulfil normal policing duties is stretching the force’s resources. | Having to protect the NT’s borders through quarantine supervision and compliance checks as well as fulfil normal policing duties is stretching the force’s resources. |
| The Australian federal police have been helping but 70 of 102 officers deployed to the territory are due to leave this week. | The Australian federal police have been helping but 70 of 102 officers deployed to the territory are due to leave this week. |
| The NSW police minister, David Elliott, is pleased by the court of appeal’s decision on the Black Lives Matter protest planned for tomorrow. | The NSW police minister, David Elliott, is pleased by the court of appeal’s decision on the Black Lives Matter protest planned for tomorrow. |
| In a statement, he said: | In a statement, he said: |
| Dozens of people with disability have raised concerns with a royal commission about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. | Dozens of people with disability have raised concerns with a royal commission about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. |
| The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hold a public hearing next month focused on the pandemic’s impact. | The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hold a public hearing next month focused on the pandemic’s impact. |
| It has received 73 submissions specifically about Covid-19 and its associated restrictions, AAP reports. | It has received 73 submissions specifically about Covid-19 and its associated restrictions, AAP reports. |
| They are among 1,141 submissions the royal commission has received so far from people with disability and their family members, as well as advocates and support workers. | They are among 1,141 submissions the royal commission has received so far from people with disability and their family members, as well as advocates and support workers. |
| “People have shared their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation across a range of settings including the health and medical system, in schools, in group homes and other accommodation,” the commission said on Monday. | “People have shared their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation across a range of settings including the health and medical system, in schools, in group homes and other accommodation,” the commission said on Monday. |
| The commission has also had almost 400 requests for a private session, conducted in a confidential setting with a commissioner. | The commission has also had almost 400 requests for a private session, conducted in a confidential setting with a commissioner. |
| The Australian Meat Industry Council’s chief executive, Patrick Hutchison, has issued a statement claiming there is an “over-emphasis of cases being linked to the Australian meat industry”. | The Australian Meat Industry Council’s chief executive, Patrick Hutchison, has issued a statement claiming there is an “over-emphasis of cases being linked to the Australian meat industry”. |
| He said: | He said: |
| Meat industry-related outbreaks in Victoria include: | Meat industry-related outbreaks in Victoria include: |
| 95 cases linked to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham. | 95 cases linked to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham. |
| 71 cases linked to JBS in Brooklyn. | 71 cases linked to JBS in Brooklyn. |
| 69 cases linked to Bertocchi Smallgoods in Thomastown. | 69 cases linked to Bertocchi Smallgoods in Thomastown. |
| 47 cases linked to Australian Lamb Company in Colac. | 47 cases linked to Australian Lamb Company in Colac. |
| 8 cases linked to Diamond Valley Pork in Laverton North. | 8 cases linked to Diamond Valley Pork in Laverton North. |
| 6 cases linked to Don KR Castlemaine. | 6 cases linked to Don KR Castlemaine. |
| The statement from Hutchinson is in response to comments from Daniel Andrews suggesting specific industries may need to be shut down. | The statement from Hutchinson is in response to comments from Daniel Andrews suggesting specific industries may need to be shut down. |
| The health minister, Greg Hunt, has issued a statement on the death of the RACGP president, Harry Nespolon: | The health minister, Greg Hunt, has issued a statement on the death of the RACGP president, Harry Nespolon: |
| Some more information about the baby, two parents and health worker associated with the neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital [RCH] infected with the virus. | Some more information about the baby, two parents and health worker associated with the neonatal intensive care unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital [RCH] infected with the virus. |
| The hospital tells me that the hospital has not allowed any visitors on site since March apart from the family and carers of children. Any parent, guardian or staff member entering the hospital undergoes health screening and temperature checking before being allowed access. In a statement a hospital spokeswoman said: | The hospital tells me that the hospital has not allowed any visitors on site since March apart from the family and carers of children. Any parent, guardian or staff member entering the hospital undergoes health screening and temperature checking before being allowed access. In a statement a hospital spokeswoman said: |
| The Australian share market has edged higher as investors await direction from Wall Street ahead of a busy week of economic data, although surging gold prices have boosted miners of the precious metal. | The Australian share market has edged higher as investors await direction from Wall Street ahead of a busy week of economic data, although surging gold prices have boosted miners of the precious metal. |
| The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 20.2 points, or 0.34%, at 6,044.2 points, while the All Ordinaries index was up 21.6 points, or 0.35%, at 6,169.6. | The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 20.2 points, or 0.34%, at 6,044.2 points, while the All Ordinaries index was up 21.6 points, or 0.35%, at 6,169.6. |
| AAP reports that the Australian dollar was trading higher after weakness in the US greenback against major currencies, buying 71.32 US cents, up from 70.94 US cents at Friday’s close. | AAP reports that the Australian dollar was trading higher after weakness in the US greenback against major currencies, buying 71.32 US cents, up from 70.94 US cents at Friday’s close. |
| These Melburnians are offering their neighbours free masks from their front lawn. | These Melburnians are offering their neighbours free masks from their front lawn. |