The Government did not consult the national health regulatory authority for implementing the curfew in Victoria. Deputy Chief of the medical division has stated that the Government did not discuss the control measures with the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), and now they are facing challenging consequences. He further added that it was a...Read More
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Melbourne’s harsh lockdown could end weeks early.
There has been a significant decrease in the coronavirus cases from the previous months. According to reports, coronavirus cases in Melbourne have been reduced to the lowest number during the last 24 hours. The officials have announced that the daily cases will reduce to 30-50 per day onwards. Citizens will have relief as the lockdown...Read More
After three days of no cases of community-spread COVID-19, restrictions on weddings and school sports activities are set to be eased
Social Distancing – a phrase new to many people at the start of the year is now a very familiar one in the vocabulary of everyone across Australia; with governments around the world imposing restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The battle against the virus rages on, but the restrictions are beginning...Read More
The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced, after the National Cabinet meeting, that the states and territories international arrival cap will increase. The National Cabinet on Friday 18 Sep 2020 met to discuss the affairs of the Nation with regards to COVID-19. One of the points discussed during the meeting was the plan of the...Read More
Regional Victoria’s Lockdown Eased as COVID-19 Cases Decline
As the statewide COVID-19 numbers decrease, regional Victoria’s lockdown has eased with the relaxing of some restrictions. Regional Victoria took its first steps out of lockdown on Monday, with small changes to the rules across the state allowing for more social interaction and more time outside. As of Monday 14th September, the start time of...Read More
Global COVID-19 Vaccine Frontrunner Halts All Trials After Suspected Adverse Reaction Investigated
One of the global frontrunners in the race to produce a working vaccine in the fight against COVID-19 has suffered a setback in its final stages of development. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca was developing the drug in partnership with the University of Oxford when one of its volunteers came down with a severe illness during clinical...Read More
With coronavirus community transmissions in New South Wales seeing an upward trend, the NSW Government has released a list of locations which are known COVID-19 hotspots. If you have been to the below areas, seek testing or self-isolation as per government guidance: If you have visited these suburbs or LGA’s (Local Government Areas), seek testing...Read More
What could Stage 5 restrictions mean for Melbourne?
Stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria were announced on August 2, bringing with it even stricter rules than the previous strategy. Citizens are now prohibited from travelling outside an area of 5km radius from their home and restricted to one hour of physical exercise. There is also an 8 pm curfew across...Read More
All around the world, people are feeling the financial effects of COVID-19, and in Victoria, restrictions are being tightened even further until September. If you require financial assistance, take a look at some of the options below. Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment Replacing the previous $1500 Work Support Payment, the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment can be...Read More
Keeping your immune system healthy is always essential, but during a global pandemic, it should be a priority. There are many ways to make sure you’re in top health to fight off any potential diseases, and most of these are simple adjustments that can be implemented easily. Keep reading for a rundown of some of...Read More