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Australia coronavirus news: NSW reports eight new cases of community transmission as Victoria records 11 – live updates Australia coronavirus news: NSW reports eight new cases of community transmission as Victoria records 11 – live updates
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Victoria reports no new deaths as NSW Health warns of several new Sydney locations linked to Covid-19. Follow all today’s newsVictoria reports no new deaths as NSW Health warns of several new Sydney locations linked to Covid-19. Follow all today’s news
Health minister Brad Hazzard says a level of “complacency” and “apathy” is on show in NSW. He said the 12th day without cases had led to people “getting a little overexcited”.
Berejiklian says the clusters, both centred around healthcare workers, show how important it was for healthcare settings to “do well in the way that they manage PPE”.
Berejiklian says NSW will consider whether to make the government’s QR code check-in system mandatory.
The chief health officer, Kerry Chant, is uring anyone who attended Ripples Restaurant in Milsons Point on Saturday 3 October, from 8:00pm to 10:30pm, to get tested and self-isolate.
She also suggested Ripples has not been keeping proper records of people at the venue.
She says the focus is on contact tracing from the venue, but that “full compliance with the Covid safety requirements” will also be looked at.
Gladys Berejiklian is less circumspect.
Health minister Brad Hazzard says NSW currently has two clusters, but they may be linked.
The first cluster is linked to the Liverpool dialysis cluster. One person involved in that cluster, a female in their 30s who works at Liverpool hospital, hosted a social event at home. She had no symptoms.
Two of her household contacts became infected – a man in his 80s and a woman in her 60s. Another two people who went to the social event – one woman in her 30s and another in her 50s – were also infected.
Hazzard then talks about the second cluster and says there are investigations into whether it is linked to the first.
Berejiklian says NSW’s contact tracers are working around the clock to find the source of the locally-acquired cases. But she warns some businesses are not doing enough to be Covid safe, which is making their job harder.
NSW says a new cluster of three people is likely linked to an existing cluster. The premier, Gladys Berejiklian, is also warning that the public will be told of “additional venues, additional locations” to respond to during the day.
She says residents will need to be on “high alert”.
In NSW, another four cases were recorded from returned travellers.In NSW, another four cases were recorded from returned travellers.
Of the eight locally-acquired cases, one is under investigation and seven are linked to a known case or cluster. NSW Health said:Of the eight locally-acquired cases, one is under investigation and seven are linked to a known case or cluster. NSW Health said:
NSW conducted 12,498 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 5,970 in the previous 24 hours.NSW conducted 12,498 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 5,970 in the previous 24 hours.
Authorities said the drop in testing numbers is a concern,Authorities said the drop in testing numbers is a concern,
NSW has reported eight cases of locally transmitted COVID‑19 through to 8pm last night. Three of these cases were announced yesterday.NSW has reported eight cases of locally transmitted COVID‑19 through to 8pm last night. Three of these cases were announced yesterday.
The Victorian premier says the state’s strategy is working and the case numbers are coming down. But he says the state must be “as stubborn and as determined as the virus”. Decisions to re-open will depend on the science. Re-opening too early will risk Victoria coming in and out of harsh restrictions throughout the summer and 2021, he said.The Victorian premier says the state’s strategy is working and the case numbers are coming down. But he says the state must be “as stubborn and as determined as the virus”. Decisions to re-open will depend on the science. Re-opening too early will risk Victoria coming in and out of harsh restrictions throughout the summer and 2021, he said.
Andrews says targeted testing is occurring across Victoria, particularly in the regions.Andrews says targeted testing is occurring across Victoria, particularly in the regions.
One-quarter of the workforce in high-risk industries is being tested each week, he says.One-quarter of the workforce in high-risk industries is being tested each week, he says.
The 14-day rolling average, key to relieving restrictions, is 9.7 cases in metro Melbourne and 0.4 in regional Victoria.The 14-day rolling average, key to relieving restrictions, is 9.7 cases in metro Melbourne and 0.4 in regional Victoria.
There are 14 mystery cases in Metro Melbourne and none in regional Victoria.There are 14 mystery cases in Metro Melbourne and none in regional Victoria.
Daniel Andrews, the Victorian premier, is speaking about the latest Covid-19 results.Daniel Andrews, the Victorian premier, is speaking about the latest Covid-19 results.
There are 11 new cases. Six of the 11 are linked to known outbreaks. The other five are under investigation.There are 11 new cases. Six of the 11 are linked to known outbreaks. The other five are under investigation.
He says 17 Covid-19 patients are in hospital. One is in intensive care, but not on a ventilator.He says 17 Covid-19 patients are in hospital. One is in intensive care, but not on a ventilator.
Andrews praises the testing numbers.Andrews praises the testing numbers.
Morrison is countering Labor’s criticism that his budget failed to invest significantly in women.Morrison is countering Labor’s criticism that his budget failed to invest significantly in women.
He says setting “women against men” and “young people against older people” will undermine the economic prosperity of all Australians.He says setting “women against men” and “young people against older people” will undermine the economic prosperity of all Australians.
Our political editor Katharine Murphy asks Cormann if this is the budget he would liked to have gone out on.Our political editor Katharine Murphy asks Cormann if this is the budget he would liked to have gone out on.
He responds:He responds:
He is asked how he will position himself on climate change in his dealings with the OECD, given the Coalition’s position on climate change and opposition to carbon pricing.He is asked how he will position himself on climate change in his dealings with the OECD, given the Coalition’s position on climate change and opposition to carbon pricing.
He says he will approach climate on a “factual basis”.He says he will approach climate on a “factual basis”.
Cormann quips that he is a “veteran of selection contests”.Cormann quips that he is a “veteran of selection contests”.
Cormann, of course, famously backed Peter Dutton’s doomed leadership bid in the 2018 spill.Cormann, of course, famously backed Peter Dutton’s doomed leadership bid in the 2018 spill.
Morrison is seeking support from Labor for Cormann’s nomination.Morrison is seeking support from Labor for Cormann’s nomination.
He’s asked whether the Coalition’s failure to support Kevin Rudd becoming United Nations secretary-general in 2016 could come back to bite it.He’s asked whether the Coalition’s failure to support Kevin Rudd becoming United Nations secretary-general in 2016 could come back to bite it.
He says he has spoken to Anthony Albanese.He says he has spoken to Anthony Albanese.