WHO Reveals Active Coronavirus Rates Are Still Increasing - Links to Food Production Facilities and Nursing Homes.
The World Health Organisation’s Europe office reveals a surge in coronavirus cases, noting over the past few weeks there has been a steady increase in the number of active cases.
The cause of this surge is said to be linked to the provision of local services such as food production facilities and nursing homes.
With more than 22.5 million people infected worldwide, governments and leaders are urging individuals to adhere to their state’s restrictions.
Russian Anti-Corruption Activist Alexei Navalny in Omsk Hospital Following Suspected Poisoning.
Alexei Navalny - a Russian anti-corruption activist and notorious critic of Vladimir Putin - is in hospital fighting a coma after alleged tea poisoning.
Navalny was returning from Siberia when his plane had to make an emergency landing in order to have the activist sent directly to a hospital in Omsk.
Suspicions are still being investigated as to who may have targeted Navalny who remains in Omsk in a state too critical to relocate.
$17.6 Billion Stimulus Package Supporting Australian Jobs & Business is Being Assessed for Remote Community Damages.
In light of the current pandemic, the Australian government announced an economic stimulus package of $17.6 billion to support Australian jobs, households and businesses.
According to John Wilson, traditional owner of remote Indigenous community, Peppimenarti, the release of coronavirus stimulus payments has seen a surge in alcohol consumption amongst the community.
Since 2007, the community has banned takeaway alcohol from liquor outlets align with the Northern Territory Intervention in 2007.
Potential Clusters of COVID-19 Outbreaks Threaten NSW Healthcare System.
Emerging information in a New South Wales Health Surveillance Report about New South Wales’ Coronavirus contact tracing data indicates a high rate of transmissions emerging from clusters around the state.
Pending outbreaks appear likely to take a significant toll on healthcare workers in New South Wales if the impending outbreaks are not prepared for appropriately.
Premier Palaszczuk has Announced $145 Million for Infrastructure Plan.
Brisbane economic forums heard from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in relation to the Queensland economy.
Ms Palaszczuk said Queensland’s economy is benefiting from border closures with fewer active cases.
The State Government’s economic recovery roadmap is said to be $51.8 billion.
The Premier announced $145 million of this infrastructure plan will be set aside for a renewable energy future.
Kangaroo Point Detainee Arrested Amidst Allegations of Possessing Child Exploitation Material.
A Kangaroo Point Central Hotel detainee has reportedly been requested to appear before the court regarding allegations of possessing and distributing material exploitative of children.
Amid ongoing investigations of the asylum seekers being detained at the hotel; Queensland detectives searched the premises yesterday afternoon and seized electronic items in the man’s possession.
Tkay Maidza: Last Year Was Weird Vol.2
- Though it has been released two years after Vol.1, and its title would be more fitting for a 2021 release, Last Year Was Weird, Vol.2 is Tkay Maidza’s breakthrough record. Ambitiously taking in hip-hop, pop, grime and R&B, 2 elevates Tkay’s sound to the status of her icons: Santigold, Azealia Banks and M.I.A.. It’s no surprise that this mixtape got her signed to cult rock label 4AD Beyond being musically stellar and an examination of 2017, or is it 2019 this time around?
Cut Copy: Freeze, Melt
- It has been many years since Melbourne’s Cut Copy were the Bright New Things of the Australian live music community. After the rapturous response to their 2008 album In Ghost Colours, their popularity has continued overseas while gradually waning in their home country.
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Mali president resigns following military coup.
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced his immediate resignation whilst in the custody of soldiers, one day after the military launched a coup.
When addressing the nation, Mr. Keita also confirmed that both the government and the national assembly would be dissolved.
The coup has been strongly condemned abroad, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Mr. Keita and his colleagues.