[20][21], On 8 March, an 82-year-old man died, becoming the second death at the Dorothy Henderson Lodge aged-care facility and the third death in the country. Whilst initially stated in June 2020 to be going ahead. A$750million was allocated for capital works and public asset maintenance. [37] The lockdown ended on 26 April, as originally scheduled, with no new case of community transmission. Domino's Pizza in Fairfield has been shut for two weeks, and mattress manufacturer The Comfort Group in Deer Park was closed from Friday 15 May to at least Wednesday 20 May. Ten residents and five other staff tested positive for coronavirus. There are no declarations in place relating to COVID-19 in Western Australia. There will be exemptions for health, emergency, defence and policing personnel. Major supermarkets reintroduced limits on meat purchases. All gathering restrictions removed, limited only by a one-person per 2 square metres rule. [2][3] On the same day, three other patients tested positive in Sydney after returning from Wuhan. Effective as of 17 July, the new rules included per-table seating reduced from 20 to 10 and a maximum number of 300 persons in any venue. [12], On 5 April, all state borders were closed, a strengthening of the previous border rules, and all arrivals were quarantined in city hotels for 14 days. [142], Scott Morrison withdrew support of Clive Palmer's legal challenge to WA border entry restrictions on 2August after receiving a public backlash against his previously supportive stance. In addition, the state government during a critically timed month-long soft lockdown in WA in April also closed the regional and state borders, shut schools a week early and ordered interstate travellers to self-isolate on arrival. [3], Western Australia's low case numbers were attributed to a swift introduction of restrictions by authorities, a strict state border policy, and its isolation. Curtin University infectious disease expert Archie Clements believed the achievement was both good luck and good management. [9] Gatherings of more than 500 people were banned. Were working to restore it. Health officials sought to notify passengers on the doctor's flights. "If we had had a number of cases coming across from the eastern states, Id be confident we would have picked them up and there would have been contact tracing and local containment, but we would have prolonged the economic consequences because it would have meant the internal easing of restrictions would have had to have been delayed," Professor Clements said. On March 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a complete lockdown of the entire nation for 21 days in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. ", "Western Australia records five new local COVID-19 cases as exposure sites grow", "Explainer: why are Covid infection rates in Australia so high compared with other countries? On Sunday 2May, McGowan also announced a number of new restrictions, including that nightclubs were to be closed immediately. The two cases were in New South Wales: one was acquired from a close relative and the other was a health care worker in Western Sydney. (Image: PA) April 5 - Lockdown announcement. [85], On 27 April, the Federal government announced A$94.6million of support was available for zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums in financial difficulties due to coronavirus restrictions. Chief executive of the Australian Hotels Association WA, Bradley Woods said: "We estimate over $100 million revenue and sales has been lost as a result of this shutdown ". [31] On 2 February New South Wales ordered more than 1,100 people who had visited affected areas in WA since 25 January into five days of lockdown, adhering to the same restrictions as in WA. Also on 16 March, the 2020 National Folk Festival in Canberra was cancelled.[37]. 41 passengers and crew tested positive to COVID-19 and were being treated in Perth hospitals. [181], On 23 November, the Australian Capital Territory government announced the "ChooseCBR" electronic voucher discount scheme to help stimulate local businesses during the "coronavirus recession". Nev Power, the person tasked with Australia's economic recovery post-pandemic, likened WA's pandemic policies to "squashing an ant with a sledgehammer", but the defiance of the WA government to keep its state borders closed is overwhelmingly supported by West Australians who have been able to return to relative normality thanks to the state's virus-free bubble. For Perth and Peel regions, the 150 person capacity for events applies. [55][56] From 7 January masks were only required in higher risk places, such as hospitals and public transport. Legislation was introduced to the WA Parliament on 15 June to make such access illegal. [28], On 31 January 2021, a quarantine hotel security guard at the Four Points by Sheraton in Perth tested positive. [5][6] He died on 1 March, becoming the first death due to COVID-19 in Western Australia. lockdown in the UK, ordering people to "stay at home" 26 March Lockdown measures legally come into force 25 March Coronavirus Act 2020 gets Royal Assent 16 March PM says "now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and travel" 10 May PM announces a conditional plan for lifting lockdown, and says that people who cannot work By the time WA emerged from its toughest period of restrictions, which lasted between March 29 and April 28, it had unknowingly eliminated community transmission of the virus after previously recording 16 cases of unknown transmission. [92] By 18 May, this had increased to 12 cases, and on that day it was revealed that a delivery driver had tested positive, prompting the closing for cleaning of 12 more McDonald's locations: Melton East, Laverton North, Yallambie, Taylors Lakes, Campbellfield, Sunbury, Hoppers Crossing, Riverdale Village, Sandown, Calder Highway Northbound/Outbound, Calder Highway Southbound/Inbound, and BP Rockbank Service Centre Outbound. The major change that the legislation will bring about is that the Emergency Services Minister will no longer be involvedas they have had to extend the state of emergency every fortnightand that the police commissioner will be able to give themselves emergency powers if they are satisfied that COVID is, or imminently will be, "of such a nature or magnitude that it requires a coordinated response" and that "There is a need to exercise powers to prevent or minimise loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or harm to the health, of persons. 79passengers had tested positive for the virus by 1 April. Travel from New South Wales and Victoria was already restricted, so only travellers from South Australia and Tasmania are not required to quarantine. one-way street in the downtown area of Perth Amboy and headed toward "the heart of town." The detective was in a marked patrol car and in full uniform. Masks are mandatory from 6pm tonight, Friday 23 April 2021 for Perth and Peel residents. Examine our past, assess our present, and work towards our joint future Michael Traill The West Australian. [130], On 12 July, the free Federally funded childcare introduced on 2 April 2020[72] ended, and the Federal Child Care Subsidy was reintroduced. Mark McGowan praised the Commonwealth for its withdrawal and indicated the Western Australian government would continue to fight the case. [179] After trials in Sydney and regional areas, full rollout was scheduled for March. The Perth and Peel circuit breaker four-day lockdown will end as planned at 12.01am (July 3) based on the latest public health advice. [16] Another confirmed case on this day was a 40-year-old man from Launceston who came back on 29 February from a flight which left Melbourne and landed in Launceston on the same day. Western Australia has recorded another locally acquired COVID-19 on the second day of a four-day lockdown in Perth and Peel. For border entry, special exemptions and 14 days quarantine were required. A week before each roadmap stage, the government will decide whether restrictions can be lifted. The man infected a cleaner at the hotel, who then went on to infect two others in the community. This is encouraging news," said Premier Mark McGowan. No patient zero was found for this outbreak. That advantage bought the federal and state government time to stage a defence which would ultimately lead to community spread of coronavirus being eliminated in WA by mid April a feat that has been maintained for 138 days. From 22 June, households could again only have five visitors; and most easing of restrictions that were to take place were postponed. [89], An outbreak in Victoria at a meatworks, later revealed to be Cedar Meats, was announced on 2 May with eight cases. Perth and Peel will enter a 3-day lockdown from 12.01am Saturday 24 April 2021, based on health advice. [66] The legislation was designed to allow WA to exit the state of emergency, which the state has been under since 15 March 2020a total of 922 days as of 23 September. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. [36] ANZAC Day commemorations inside the lockdown area (which were anticipated to go ahead with caps on attendance) were cancelled and people were encouraged to participate in driveway dawn services, as was the case in 2020. This means the whole of Western Australia returns to the pre-lockdown conditions, as experienced prior to 6pm on Sunday, 31 January. Information and updates about the City's response to coronavirus. On 1 March, Australia reported the first death from COVID-19: a 78-year-old Perth man, who was one of the passengers from Diamond Princess, and who had been evacuated and was being treated in Western Australia. [195] On 19 December, Western Australia reinstated its hard border with New South Wales, no longer permitting travel from NSW without an exemption. 3:35am Apr 27, 2021. [144], On 14 August in the Northern Territory, the National NAIDOC Awards and the Awards ceremony, due for November in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) after already being postponed from 11 July, were cancelled due to the " uncertainty of travel restrictions, quarantining, and physical distancing requirements. [113], On 30 June, the Victorian Government re-enforced local lockdowns across 10 different Melbourne postcodes. It was headed by retired judge Jennifer Coate, and scheduled to deliver its report to the Governor by 25 September. One result was that AFL spectators were not allowed at the Western AFL Derby on May 2 at Optus Stadium. [53], On 24 March, one passenger from Ruby Princess had died and 133 on the ship had tested positive. [77][78] On 14 April, the outbreak was linked to an infected staff member with minor symptoms, but who attended work for six shifts. Western Australians must continue to wear masks in public at indoor . . [173][174], On 1 November 2020, Australia recorded zero cases of community transmission nationwide for the first time since 9 June 2020. The Perth and Peel regions' three-day lockdown will end as planned at 12.01am midnight (April 27) based on the latest public health advice. His announcements comes as WA's confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by 20 overnight to 140, as at 3pm today. From 2 to 6 March, the doctor had consulted approximately 70 patients at The Toorak Clinic in Melbourne and two patients at an aged-care facility. [32] The last lockdown specific restrictions were lifted at 12:01am on 14February. [60], On 17 January mask wearing rules were extended to WA's South West Region. [122], On 4 July, the Victorian Government announced an additional two postcodes affected by the lockdown until 29July 2020. [34] These could include cancelling major sporting events, requiring entire economic sectors to work from home, and calling recently retired health professionals to return to work.[35]. GDP is likely to have experienced a contraction from 2019 figures. Further to an announcement by Premier Mark McGowan this afternoon (Friday 23 April 2021) Perth and Peel will go into lockdown for three days, from midnight tonight until midnight on Monday 26 April 2021. Enforcement began after 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday 22 July to allow time to acquire a face covering. [36] The State of Emergency was subsequently extended[citation needed] (see below). [34], On 23 April 2021, due to an asymptomatic returned traveller who tested positive after completing 14 days of hotel quarantine and subsequently went into the community, a lockdown from 12:01 am on 24 April to 12:01 am on 27 April was declared for the Perth and Peel regions. [123] Furthermore, effective immediately the announcement was made, nine public housing towers housing about 3,000 residents were added, with the additional condition that residents could not leave the tower under any circumstances for five days, with the possibility of extension to 14 days. [47] Measures included mandatory mask wearing on public transport and indoors, re-introduction of the 2-square-metre rule for public venues, and limits on gatherings. McGowan said that since 31January more than 102,000 COVID-19 tests had been done in WA. The lockdown began on 16 March 2020, when Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that all unnecessary social contact should cease. 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[200], Also on 21 December, the Victorian hotel quarantine inquiry published it final report. [68], On the evening of 31 March, six baggage handlers from Adelaide Airport had tested positive. [171] From 11.59pm on 8November onwards, the 25 kilometres (16 miles) travel limit was removed, restrictions on moving between regional Victorian and metropolitan Melbourne lifted, gyms and fitness studios opened for with a maximum of 20 people per space and one person per 8square metres, capacity limits for restaurants, hotels, cafes and bars increased, gathering limits for faith and religious gatherings increased and indoor pools opened for up to 20 people. The CQV Commissioner will be supported by three Deputy State Controllers, two have been appointed,[188] while as of 15January2021[update] the third Controller position was being advertised. NSW residents over 18 years-of-age will be eligible to receive four A$25 vouchers through Service NSW. When the virus was first identified in China in late 2019, lockdown seemed extreme. [61], On 20 January, McGowan delayed the reopening of the state's borders, announced on 13 December 2021 as scheduled for 5 February. [102], On 19 May, in New South Wales, another resident of Newmarch House nursing home died from coronavirus. [35] In response to the lockdown, Air New Zealand canceled a flight between Auckland and Perth. WA Premier Mark McGowan flanked by Health Minister Roger Cook and Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson. Such work is typically reliant on overseas staff, such as backpackers and seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands. A lockdown from 6pm on 31January to 6pm on 5February was declared for the Perth, Peel and South West regions. Perth and the outer-metropolitan Peel region are plunged into a three-day lockdown after a traveller spent five days in the community while infectious, after completing 14 days of hotel quarantine. Home opens and display village openings, with appropriate record keeping and hygiene practices in . New arrivals from WA had to have a COVID-19 test within 48 hours, or undergo 14 days of quarantine. In addition, the State of Emergency in Victoria was extended until 11:59 p.m. on 16 August 2020. Major sport and entertainment venues allowed 50% capacity. Since eliminating community transmission, the state government has taken the lead from the federal government in honing WA's protective measures, including tightening WA's border closure with Victoria and New South Wales following a second wave of infections, and introducing new measures to test those in hotel quarantine and truck drivers, who pose the highest threat of reinfection. [133], On 27 July, the Prime Minister renamed the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission, formed on 25 March 2020 as the "National COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board (NCC)". [76], On 11 April, the charity Anglicare was advised of an outbreak at its Newmarch House aged care nursing home in Caddens, New South Wales. [127], On 7 July, after recording 191 new cases, Premier Andrews announced that metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire would re-enter lockdown for a minimum of six weeks from 12 a.m. on 9 July. [152], On 6 September, the Victorian Government released their five-step roadmap to reopening, which detailed the conditions which needed to be met to facilitate the gradual easing of Victoria's restrictions. [31] This brought the Victorian total to 36 and the national total to 175. A McLaren Formula One team member on the now-cancelled Australian Grand Prix tested positive for the virus. [18], On 7 March, Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos confirmed during a press conference that a doctor in Victoria had tested positive for COVID-19. The stringent lockdown in Hubei in early 2020 proved effective at controlling the COVID-19 outbreak in China. People coming from overseas were required to self-isolate for 14 days. The Prime Minister tells people they must stay at home, and should only leave for essential reasons such as buying food and exercising once per day.
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