Health officials in Victoria access COVIDsafe App data for the first time
Health officials in Victoria have accessed data from the COVIDsafe app of a coronavirus patient in a state first.
A spokesperson for DHHS said, "Victoria has legislated privacy obligations when handling citizens’ private data or health data and these obligations will be adhered to.”
Hydroxychloroquine Trial to begin as treatment for COVID-19
The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine will be trialled as a means to ward off coronavirus amongst high-risk health workers in Australia.
Recently, the drug has been a topic of discussion after US president Donald Trump endorsed its use as a preventative measure against the novel Coronavirus. Researcher Marc Pellegrini stated that there is "certainly is not any concrete evidence that the drug works”, and “should be only used in clinical trials.”
Tourism Operators Call for Ekka Show Holiday to be Moved - UPDATED
Tourism operators are calling for the Ekka Show holiday to be moved, in a bid to increase tourism and create a long weekend. Although this year’s show is cancelled, the state government is able to move the holiday if enough public interest is generated.
UPDATE - The Queensland Government has announced that the RNA Show holiday will be moved to Friday, August 14 for one year. Consultation has been done with the Royal National Association and the Brisbane City Council to achieve this.
Industrial Manslaughter offences extended to Mine Executives
A safety law passed in Queensland Parliament yesterday, meaning that mine executives could face up to 20 years imprisonment if Queensland mine and quarry workers die due to criminal negligence.
Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said establishing industrial manslaughter as an offence in mines and quarries was another key reform by the Palaszczuk Government.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Concerns Over Refugees in Detention
Since last year, the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel has been used as an 'Alternative Place of Detention', holding refugees and asylum seekers evacuated to Australia from offshore detention facilities on Nauru and Manus Island. Detainees at the hotel are worried about the lack of protective measures taken to ensure their safety should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur inside.
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Afgan Power Sharing deal Signed
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his longtime political rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a historic power-sharing deal.
This move to share power had ended a months-long political deadlock and could serve to end the country’s long going war,
The US government has praised this move with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying this is a step forward but should have been done sooner.
Emirates to cut 30,000 Jobs, Retire A380
It has been reported Emirates airlines is looking to cut around 30,000 jobs and plan on retiring A380 planes to reduce costs
Airlines across the world have counted the cost of the Coronavirus on travelling habits. With many borders still closed, air travel is down over 90% from this time last year.
Following the easing of restrictions, Emirates are resuming flights to nine destinations on May 21st.
Social Distancing Reminder to Public Transport Users
As businesses across the country start to reopen and restrictions are lessened, more people will be turning to public transport.
While there may be less people using public transport at this time, we are still being asked to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines to keep everyone safe.
Cash is still not being accepted so commuters must use their Go Cards and enter through the back doors so they can retain a safe distance to avoid further transmission