“There are a number of cities and countries around the world that have eased off the sort of restrictions that they had in place. That might have made them very popular at the time, but not long after that, the virus got away from them,” he said at a press conference today. “They were left in the terrible position where they had to wind back, they had to put even harder lock down provisions in place.
“We don’t want that here. We don’t want to have a situation where our frustration gets the better of us and we give back all the gains that we have made.
“However, if people follow the rules and get tested, we will have options. Those options will have been hard-won.”
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Australia has now recorded over 6700 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 3004 in New South Wales, 1350 in Victoria, 1033 in Queensland, 438 in South Australia, 549 in Western Australia, 212 in Tasmania, 106 in the Australian Capital Territory and 28 in the Northern Territory. A total of 83 deaths have been recorded nationally.
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Tasmania has announced an independent review into virus cases in the state's north-west.
"There will be an independent review conducted into the north-west circumstances, by an independent person or persons with appropriate qualifications," the Premier said. "It will be undertaken at a time that is appropriate in terms of our response.
"I'm not convinced that type of investigation and report needs to wait until the pandemic emergency concludes.
"But what I am absolutely convinced of is it must be at a time that enables us to keep our senior people focused on what they're doing."
Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria will not yet relax its social distancing restrictions, saying he wants the state to exercise caution.
"There are a number of cities and countries around the world that have eased off the sort of restrictions that they had in place. That might have made them very popular at the time, but not long after that, the virus got away from them," he said at a press conference today. "They were left in the terrible position where they had to wind back, they had to put even harder lock down provisions in place.
"We don't want that here. We don't want to have a situation where our frustration gets the better of us and we give back all the gains that we have made.
"However, if people follow the rules and get tested, we will have options. Those options will have been hard-won."
He said that while people were "impatient" and "frustrated", people must continue to practice social distancing for the most vulnerable.
"Do it for those who may die because of coronavirus. Do it for those who are working so hard to protect all of us. Do it for those people who have lost their jobs.
"It doesn't matter for what reason, do it because it is the right thing and it is the smart thing. Follow the rules and over the next two weeks, get tested."
Victoria has recorded one new case of COVID-19, taking its total to 1350.
There are 23 people in hospital, including 11 in intensive care.
The Australian economy could take a $400 billion hit if restrictions adopted to fight the spread of Covid-19 continue for six months, modelling by the Business Council of Australia shows.
The data released on Monday shows the gross domestic product impact on the economy would be $402.6 billion, or 20.7 per cent, in calendar 2020 if a longer-term “U-shaped” recovery option was implemented.
This compared with a $197 billion loss with a one0month “V-shaped” recovery plan, or a $278.3 billion loss if a three-month “V-shaped” recovery was implemented, the BCA modelling found.
The federal government has already flagged the restrictions and measures set up around the virus could remain for six months.
The business lobby group, which is campaigning for an early easing of restrictions to get the economy going again, also said Australia must consider whether changes to industrial relations and taxation laws adopted during the crisis should continue.
– AAP
The Queensland Premier reiterated that the social restrictions could be reinforced at any time if they see a spike in numbers.
This comes after the state announced it would relax a series of measures, including allowing picnics and drives of up to 50 kilometres.
"We will not hesitate to clamp down again," the Premier said.
The Queensland Premier has urged people to show respect towards essential workers, slamming those who have been aggressive towards them.
"It's disgusting. It's absolutely disgusting to think some people are putting others' lives at risks," she said.
She said people are "taking their frustrations out" on essential workers. "It's not on."
Queenslanders who attack front-line workers and retail staff now face fines of up to $13,000.
"Today we are looking at clamping down people who attack front-lin workers and anyone who deliberately coughs, sneezes or spits on front-line workers, including health workers and police, but also people like shop assistants in that front-line, dealing with the community," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
"Those people could be fined up to $1300 on-the-spot, or if it goes to court, $13,000."
Queensland has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, bringing its total to 1033.
As of 6am this morning, 1.13 million Australians have downloaded the coronavirus tracing app, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said.
"We had hoped that perhaps we would get to the (one) million mark within five days and we were lucky to get there within five hours," he told ABC Breakfast. "Australians, just as they have done throughout the course of the virus, have responded magnificently and it is a simple thing.
"It is about helping find those people who might have been exposed to the virus, who might otherwise never have realised they had been in contact with someone and that can save their lives or our nurses, or our doctors, or prevent the virus from getting into an aged care home or a health facility."
Dr Kerry Chant would not answer a question about when NSW might ease back its social limits from two to ten people, as WA announced yesterday.
"Our focus is seeing children returning to school. Those discussions will be ongoing. We obviously keep this situation under regular review, but the thing the community can support us with is to come forward for testing."
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