After months of harsh lockdowns and travel restrictions the Prime Minister has given a glimmer of hope, saying on Friday the downward trajectory of virus cases means states should consider opening up for the holiday period.
Morrison has been advocating for states to open their borders to jumpstart the economy.
On Friday, NSW state recorded 13 new cases – the highest number in weeks.
Late last night, NSW Health said it now “strongly advised” aged care centres should be off limits to any visitors for at least two weeks. Staff are also requested to wear masks in the facilities.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged people to think about their movements this weekend, warning the government doesn’t want to have to impose further restrictions.
“We have to be vigilant every single day and we had to state that has numbers will go up and down marginally for the next little while and we need to make sure that they don’t get to a situation where we are having to impose further restrictions,” she said.
In Victoria, Chief Medical Officer Brett Sutton has said authorities are considering allowing single households to merge into “bubbles” when virus restrictions ease.
Prof Sutton empathised with those saying it was “awful” living alone in lockdown and said the idea was being “talked through”.
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Two Sydney sports clubs have been exposed to coronavirus, with those who have visited the locations advised to self-isolate.
Randwick Golf Club, in Sydney’s east, closed on Friday afternoon after it was notified of a positive case that had attended the clubhouse on Tuesday, August 25.
Mosman Rowers, on the city’s north shore also advised a COVID-positive patron frequented the venue on Monday, August 24 between 11.00am and midday, and again on Tuesday, August 25 from 9.00am to 9.30am.
Randwick Golf Club’s general manager Kristy Strong told members via a letter shared on its Facebook page the confirmed case had been at the club for a “brief 30-minute visit” after contracting the virus from City Tattersalls Club on August 21.
“People who were in close contact with the individual have been informed and I would recommend that they get tested,” she said, explaining the club had been shut.
She hopes to reopen the club at 3pm on August 31.
Mosman Rowers President Kathrina Doran said there were only a “small number of people in-venue” during the time the confirmed case had visited in a post on Facebook.
“NSW Health Officers advised that they believe there has been no close contact with any members, guests or staff,” she said.
Doran said, however, all staff who may have interacted with the case would be tested and self-isolate.
The club has closed for a deep clean and is due to reopen on Saturday at 11am.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has described the sunny weather forecast in Melbourne as “disappointing” over fears it may tempt people out of lockdown.
Parts of the state are still in stage 4 lockdown, but crowds are expected to flock outside to enjoy the sunshine.
In Melbourne, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports temps of up to 20 degrees today with a zero percentage of rain.
As a result, Andrews has pleaded with Victorians to “do the right thing”.
Police and ADF personnel will be out in force to crack down on gatherings while drones will be deployed to help monitor the Victorian coastline and identify large groups and those breaking restrictions, Nine News reports.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he wants to see Aussies to be able to travel interstate by Christmas.
Mr Morrison made it clear on Friday he believes the downward trajectory of virus cases means states should consider opening up for the holiday period.
“Well look, I believe we can, domestically,” he said about the Christmas travel date, Seven News reports.
“I’d love to say we could do it internationally but I don’t think I can give you that pledge internationally.
“I hope that changes but based on the current evidence that doesn’t look likely.”
Mr Morrison said closed borders is a “recipe for economic ruin” and is "not the plan" long-term.
“The plan is to ensure testing, tracing and outbreak containment, strong quarantine, COVID safe behaviours in the workplace, in the home, at the footy club, at the ground, in this conference.”
Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton has said developing household bubbles for singles living in Victoria's lockdown is under "active consideration" from authorities.
Prof Sutton was asked on Twitter: "when restrictions change could u consider household bubble for singles? I live alone and work from home. No human contact for 4 weeks so far #awful".
He replied: "Yes. We know it’s really hard. It’s being talked through and under active consideration."
It was followed up by a series of messages from people describing how tough lockdown has been on people's mental health, with one saying that single people always get "shafted".
Victoria is still under stage four restrictions with signs they may be eased in the coming weeks as the number of new cases of coronavirus continues to fall.
New South Wales had announced new restrictions for aged care following the emergence of a worrying cluster emanating from a gym in Sydney's CBD.
On Friday night, NSW Health said it now "strongly advised" aged care centres should be off limits to any visitors from Greater Sydney or the Central Coast until 12 September.
The 14 day bar on entry to care homes is a "precaution" NSW Health has said and there was currently no evidence of any cases in residents or staff in aged care facilities in NSW.
"These are precautionary steps to prevent the entry of COVID-19 into this vulnerable setting," a statement from the government body said.
On Friday, NSW recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number for some weeks.
Six of the new cases are linked to the cluster in Sydney's CBD centred on the gym of the City Tattersalls Club.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged people to think about their movements this weekend, warning the government doesn't want to have to impose further restrictions.
"We have to be vigilant every single day and we had to state that has numbers will go up and down marginally for the next little while and we need to make sure that they don't get to a situation where we are having to impose further restrictions," she said.
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