Nursing Home in Lockdown after Positive COVID-19 test
a Queensland nursing home has been put on lockdown after nurse tested positive for COVID-19.
The infected persons continued working at the North Rockhampton nursing centre, despite having mild respiratory symptoms since May 3. More than 30 people have been urgently tested after coming into close contact with the Aged Care Nurse.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Response to COVID-19
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary have been forced to change their in person experience as a result of coronavirus. Workers have been providing new alternatives to their live shows and are creating a lot more online content. Amy Swinn, communications officer for the sanctuary has described the new initiatives in place.
4ZZZ reporter Cat Gardiner has this story.
Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
- With a discography that has transported weightlessly between the enchanting, ethereal elements in Put Ur Back N 2 It, to the horrorcore Swans-like drone of Too Bright and the luscious art-pop of No Shape, it seemed inevitable that Perfume Genius would continue to expand his sound outwards, encapsulating more styles than ever before.
Mack Franklin: Snakepit
- Brisbane’s Mack Franklin (aka Thomas Brydon) has just put out an EP on local label While You Where Sleeping (WYWS). Having produced under various monikers over the years, (as well as being at the core of the Mascone Echoes label and half of the duo Ruhe), Franklin has an energized approach to electronic music which touches on different elements of techno and house to great effect.
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys: Innocent Country 2
- Like clockwork, a brand new year means a brand new project from underground Detroit rapper Quelle Chris. Collaborative or solo, Chris has consistently raised his bar with quality releases annually and has made a name for himself with his unique approach to rap. His latest tape Innocent Country 2, sees him reunited with producer Chris Keys in a sequel to the duo’s glanced over 2015 record.
4ZZZ Top 20
1. Brainbeau - INFINITE WAYS
2. RVG - Feral (Album Of The Week)
3. Demon Days - Safehouse (Single)
4. Baker Boy - Move (Single)
5. Sycco - Nicotine (Single)
6. Violent Soho - Everything Is A-OK
7. Ultra Material - Ep 3
8. Annie Hamilton - annie hamilton EP
9. The Stress Of Leisure - Interesting Times (Single)
10. Cable Ties - Far Enough
11. Jaguar Jonze - Diamonds & Liquid Gold
12. Holiday Party - Let Down (Single)
13. Good Boy - It Takes A Lot Of Skill To Milk A Mare
Society post pandemic
Effect COVID19 has on mental health services and people already using these services and how what is set up now during the pandemic can help us in the future post-pandemic
Isabella Jeffreys reports
Zedlines - May 12
Image: AAP\Dan Peled
Venezuela Seize 3 Boats After Failed Invasion Attempt
Venezuelan military says it has seized three empty Colombian combat boats just days after a failed invasion attempt.
The Venezuelan Defence Ministry says the boats were equipped with machine guns and ammunition but had no crew.
This comes only days after Venezuelan authorities detained eight people involved in a failed plot to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro.
Three Whitehouse Coronavirus taskforce members in Quarantine
Three members of the White House coronavirus task force - including the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci - have quarantined after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
The director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Stephen Hahn are also quarantining.
Fauci’s institute said he has tested negative for the virus but will continue to be tested regularly and take necessary precautions.