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Boeing restarts production of still-grounded 737 MAX after cutting 12,000 jobs
On a day when Boeing announced more than 12,300 jobs cuts in the US, the company also chose to push the button on re-starting 737 MAX production.
"Today, teams in Renton started to warm up the factory's central production line," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal in a message to employees on Wednesday afternoon (US time), the Seattle Times reports.
The 737 in its various models has typically provided about half the revenue of the Commercial Airplanes division. Boeing has no alternative to offer in this size category of workhorse domestic jet and - especially now after the huge financial hit from the pandemic - there's no question of Boeing being able to pay for the launch of a new plane in its place.
Victorians could face fines if they return to offices: Premier
By Anthony Colangelo
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said from Monday the government will have the power to enforce people and businesses to work from home.
Breaching this could lead to fines.
“If an office that had currently, say, 80 per cent of their staff working from home then say ‘oh well, we’ll just ignore the Chief Health Officer and we will have everybody come back Monday’, then they would be in breach of the public health orders,” Mr Andrews said.
Mr Andrews said there would be spot checks on businesses potentially breaking those rules.
He said staff could even ring up and dob in their employers for making them work from the office.
“We will see more cases [if the rules are not followed].”
Australian War Memorial to reopen on July 1
The Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, will reopen its doors from July 1.
Visitors will need to book free, timed tickets to visit, to ensure social distancing is maintained.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Jenny Morrison lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier during the Anzac Day commemorative service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Saturday 25 April 2020. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
"I can't wait to personally welcome visitors and am keen for the memorial to get back to what it does best – offering a rich and emotive museum experience which honours the commitment and service of those who have worn, and continue to wear, an Australian Defence Force uniform," director Matt Anderson said.
After controlling virus, pivot testing focus to STIs: AIDS advocates
Test, test, test: The mantra first used by public health experts to help stomp on the spread of COVID-19 is now being applied to sexually transmissible infections in New Zealand.
Advocates and researchers believe the unique set of societal conditions produced by the lockdown gives an opportunity to break the chain of transmission - one that cannot be missed.
"If we have broken the chain of COVID transmission through physical distancing then it follows that we may well have broken the chain of HIV and STI transmission," Jason Myers, chief executive of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation told AAP.
New Zealanders were housebound, except for essential tasks and essential workers, during a 51-day lockdown that ended earlier this month.
The country's eradication efforts have all but eliminated the disease in New Zealand. There are just eight active cases across the country, with no Kiwis requiring hospital-level care.
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Queensland reports no new cases, just one COVID-19 hospital patient
By Lydia Lynch
Three Queenslanders infected with COVID-19 have been discharged from hospital overnight.
One person remains in hospital with the virus and they are in intensive care on a ventilator.
There were no new cases detected in Queensland in the past 24 hours and just six cases remain active.
The state’s total cases since January sits steady at 1058.
Seven new cases in Victoria
By Anthony Colangelo
Mr Andrews has said there were seven new cases of coronavirus diagnosed since yesterday including the case in a student at Melbourne's Keilor Downs College which has seen the school shut today.
Three cases were found through routine testing, two were people in hotel quarantine after returning from overseas and two were still under investigation.
One case has been removed from the state's total tally due to a "data issue" meaning the total number of infections now stands at 1634.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton said the student from Keilor Downs College who tested positive for coronavirus was part of a family cluster announced yesterday, and it seemed unlikely his case was related to that of a teacher working at the school.
"He was probably infectious on site at the school only on May 26,” Dr Sutton said.
He was in a class with seven students from other schools (St Albans Secondary College and Taylors Lakes Secondary College). Those students are now quarantined.
The source of the family’s infection is being investigated.
“The acquisition for this student is known, but because of that one day with a potential period of infectiousness there are some close contacts that need to be quarantined,” Dr Sutton said.
He said student to teacher transmission of coronavirus was pretty rare.
Victorians urged to work from home as trains, roads fill up
By Anthony Colangelo
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has re-affirmed his wish for Victorians to continue working from home to ensure the coronavirus does not begin spreading more.
He said this should occur for at least all of June and it was of critical importance.
Metro Trains and Yarra Trams will be paid by the state government to keep running regular services.Credit:Luis Ascui
“If you can work from home you must work from home,” Mr Andrews said.
“For all of June, at least June and it could go beyond then, if you have worked from home you must work from home.
“We can’t have a situation where our public transport system is running at 100 per cent capacity.
“We are simply asking for the continuation of those work from home arrangements.”
He said 15 per cent capacity was the limit for keeping people apart with good social distancing.
“This remains one of our most significant concerns of losing control of the virus," he said.
“Simply going back to bus as usual, that will not serve any purpose other than … [a] second wave.”
Mr Andrews added that if everyone instead drove to work there would be delays of hours and not minutes.
WATCH: Victorian Premier gives a coronavirus update
Neighbours light candles in driveways to honour coronavirus victim
By Toby Crockford
The central Queensland community of Blackwater stood in solidarity on Thursday night, with residents lighting candles, fires and lanterns in their driveways to show their support for the family of Nathan Turner.
The 30-year-old local man, who health officials said had "a complicated medical history", died in his home on Tuesday and later tested positive to COVID-19 following a post-mortem examination.
Annette Boase, who organised Thursday's candlelight vigil and the GoFundMe campaign, posted in the Just Ask Blackwater Facebook group that residents should light up their driveways at 6pm.
The post attracted an impressive response within a matter of hours, with a stream of images posted in the closed Facebook group showing glowing driveways.
Melbourne high school closes after student tests positive
By Anthony Colangelo
Melbourne's Keilor Downs College is closed today after a student tested positive for coronavirus. A teacher who works at the school is also confirmed case, although the school maintains they were not on grounds while infectious.
“Keilor Downs College will close for all students and staff for at least 24 hours, effective Friday, 29 May, so that contact tracing can occur and appropriate cleaning can be undertaken,” an education department spokesman said.
“Further investigations are being undertaken by DHHS, the school and DET to identify whether any staff or students are required to self-isolate, and to determine any further actions required to reduce the risk of infection.”
There is no evidence of a link between the student and a staff member who had previously tested positive.
“The teacher was not infectious when they were on-site,” the statement read.
“We wish the student and their family a speedy recovery.”
A St Albans Secondary College student and six at Taylors Lakes Secondary College have been identified as close contacts of the student who tested positive.
“These students took part in a class at Keilor Downs Secondary College. These students will self isolate,” the statement read.
“DHHS has advised there is no need for either school to close or for staff or students to take any further precautionary action other than what has already been communicated to the broader Victorian community.”
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