Victoria taped another 410 new cases and 21 deaths, taking state toll to 267 and the national toll to352 It marked Australia’s deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixteen of those who caught the virus were connected to aged care. More than 160 of Victoria’s total deaths have been from aged care houses.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton informed a state parliamentary query 20 deaths a day was “relatively modest” compared to what was taking place in other parts of the world.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth rejected criticism of the federal government’s coronavirus action in aged care.
Premier Daniel Andrews used his day-to-day briefing to take a swipe at federal Defence Minister Linda Reynolds. Ms Reynolds declared Victoria knocked back numerous offers to have Australian Defence Force help with the state’s hotel quarantine plan
“I don’t know the federal defence minister. I do not deal with her. I deal with the prime minister,” Mr Andrews said.
The premier also appeared to strike out at Canberra by pointing to the variation in Victorian case numbers in between private aged care (1923 active) and public centers (six).
A week after stage four constraints shut all non-essential businesses, Mr Andrews stated the curve appeared to be flattening in spite of cases going beyond 400- plus for the time first time because Saturday.
Meanwhile, NSW taped 18 brand-new cases as Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned the state’s steady infection rate for the previous month could not be “assured” progressing. She also re-issued a plea for individuals to use masks in public and for companies to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
Premier Berejiklian likewise announced NSW citizens returning from Victoria would have their hotel quarantine cost waived for the next month to ease the financial concern.
Two of NSW’s brand-new cases are linked to Cherrybrook’s Tangara School for Girls, bringing the overall to 19 with the initial source still unidentified.
South Australia will tighten measures for individuals living near to the Victoria-South Australia border. From August 21, those homeowners should comply with necessary visitor requirements when crossing the border for school, work, or shopping.
In Queensland, a 25- year-old man handed himself into cops after allegedly fleeing necessary coronavirus hotel quarantine in Toowoomba on day nine of his two-week isolation period.
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SPORT
The Brisbane Broncos are embroiled in another prospective breach of the league’s rigorous coronavirus protocols after 10 gamers took pleasure in a steak on August 1 at the Everton Park Hotel.
Cairns will host Fremantle and Sydney in a short-term hub for rounds 15-18 to conclude the AFL’s coronavirus-interrupted regular season.
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SECRET DATES
August 2 to September 13 – phase four lockdown for Melbourne, consisting of a nightly curfew, and phase 3 lockdown for regional Victoria.
August 8 – Queensland border closed with NSW, with roadway gain access to blocked to everyone except vital workers and border homeowners.
August 29 – The last remaining constraints on gatherings to be gotten rid of in WA.
August 31 – Tasmania’s borders will stay shut up until a minimum of the end of the month.
September 11 – NSW government to waive hotel quarantine cost for NSW homeowners returning from Victoria for the next month.
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AUSTRALIAN CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS
There were 428 new cases taped in Australia – 410 in Victoria, 18 in NSW. 21 more deaths were also taped in Victoria.
The national death toll as of Wednesday is 352: Victoria 267, NSW 52, Tasmania 13, WA 9, Queensland 6, SA 4, ACT 3. (2 Queensland locals who passed away in NSW have actually been included in the main tolls of both states).
GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS
Cases: at least 20,295,000
Deaths: a minimum of 741,000
Recovered: a minimum of 12,592,000
Data present as of 1815 AEST August 12, taking in federal government and state/territory federal government updates, Worldometer and Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre.
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