NSW Health has issued a new public health alert for south-east Sydney, as it tries to track down the source of a positive coronavirus case confirmed late last week.
Meanwhile, Wyndham in Melbourne's south-west, and Hume in the city's north, continue to top the list of Victorian local government areas with active coronavirus cases.
Follow today's events as they unfold.
Key events
Live updates
By Nicholas McElroy
By Nicholas McElroy
Confusion over fire permits in Victoria (while we wait for the official DHHS figures)
The Victorian Opposition says people are confused about a permit scheme to enable Melburnians to do fire prevention works on their holiday homes in regional areas.
The State Government says from Thursday local councils will provide 72 hour travel permits to home owners in flood and fire prone areas.
But regional Victorian councils say they're in the dark about how to issue them.
Shadow Emergency Services Minister Nick Wakeling said it's crucial that people can get to their properties to prepare for the bushfire season.
"Melburnians want to be able to travel to regional Victoria to prepare their property in the lead up to the fire season," Mr Wakeling said.
"There is confusion in council, there is confusion in the government and at the end of the day Victorians are unable to get to their properties."
By Nicholas McElroy
Waiting for the daily Victorian figures
Waiting for the numbers to drop after 9am is one of the most nerve-wracking things in the world!!!-WHAT?!
It seems they're a little later than usual. I can see a lot of you are hanging out for them.
We'll get there.
By Nicholas McElroy
We'll post the updated Victorian figures as soon as we find out from the DHHS
DHHS haven’t posted the numbers yet? Are they all getting their haircut?-Impatient
By Nicholas McElroy
Can I go mow the grass at mum's property in regional Victoria?
I have the key to the gate of my mum's vacant property 50 klms away Melbourne Metro area. She's in aged care. It's been 3 months since the backyard has been mown. Can I travel to mow the property.-Allen
Hi Allen, hope you're mum's doing well.
Looks like you might have to apply for a travel permit from the local council.
People in regional Victoria can travel to their holiday homes in regional areas, but Melburnians can't.
Melbourne residents with holiday homes in regional areas will have to get a travel permit from the local council.
That gives them a 72-hour window to prepare their homes in fire or flood-prone areas.
Travelling to do that work should only be done as a "last resort" and if you do go, the Melbourne restrictions travel with you.
By Nicholas McElroy
Victoria's Hotel Quarantine Inquiry will hold an extraordinary sitting at 2pm AEDT
The final report into the scheme is due to be handed down next month, but the inquiry has confirmed that a statement will be made today by the inquiry chair, Jennifer Coate, and counsel assisting.
Witnesses will not be recalled to appear at today's extraordinary sitting, which is due to start at 2:00pm AEDT.
By Nicholas McElroy
By Nicholas McElroy
Love to hear it
First swim in 110 days. First haircut in as long.Mr 12: I feel like a normal person again.-Swim Mum
By Nicholas McElroy
When will gyms reopen in Melbourne?
Any word on when gyms will be able to open in Metro Melbourne?-Frank
Hi Frank, there's no word yet on when gyms will reopen in Melbourne or regional Victoria.
By Nicholas McElroy
More than 40 million cases of COVID-19 reported globally
More than 40 million cases of COVID-19 have now been detected around the world, and infection numbers are surging.
The past three days have seen the highest daily case numbers since the pandemic began with nearly 400,000 reported in each 24 hour period.
About 8.1 million Americans have contracted the illness, as have about 7.5 million people in India.
The global death toll has now reached 1.1 million, with 220 thousand deaths in the United States alone.
By Nicholas McElroy
By Nicholas McElroy
Thankful Tuesday
Good morning Nicholas - just a thank you in advance to you and the team for all the updates, gifs and advice you'll be shelling out today (and every other day!) Much appreciated.-Thankful Tuesday
No question, just wanted to say how much I appreciate this blog and everyone running it. So helpful for me :)-Nina - Melbourne
Morning Nick, sun is shining in Melbourne this morning and after finally being able to go for a walk at the beach yesterday, I find myself feeling much more positive. Here's hoping for another great number for Victoria today. Maybe two's-day?-Cheery morning
Morning Nick, how are you today?-Bec
Thanks for all your comments. I think we're starting the day on a pretty good footing.
By Nicholas McElroy
When will regional Victorians be able to travel into NSW?
When will regional Victorians be able to travel throughout NSW-Robert
Congratulations Robert. This is the first question of the day.
It's also one of the most popular questions at the moment.
The simple answer is that we just don't know yet (just like we don't know what time the Victorian Premier will speak today).
However, Premier Daniel Andrews said yesterday the opening of borders to regional Victorians was on the radar for leaders in NSW and South Australia.
So watch this space.
By Nicholas McElroy
Wyndham and Hume continue to top the list of Victorian local government areas with active coronavirus cases.
Wyndham, in Melbourne's south-west has 18 active cases and Hume in the city's north-west has 17.
Three of the four new cases of the virus yesterday were from the same household in Hume.
The overall number of active infections in Victoria has dropped to 136.
Nine active cases are linked to Box Hill Hospital in the city's east, which yesterday started fit testing N95 face masks for staff.
Premier Daniel Andrews says if the number of daily and mystery cases stays low, he may make an announcement on Sunday about bringing forward the next relaxation of restrictions.
By James Hancock
By Nicholas McElroy
Health alert issued for south east Sydney
NSW Health has issued a new public health alert for south east Sydney as it tries to track down the source of a positive coronavirus case confirmed late last week.
It's believed the person visited the Ramsgate and Kingsford areas while potentially infectious during the first two weeks of October.
They went to several cafes for short periods of time to order take away, but no venues of concern have been identified.
Health authorities say people with even the mildest symptoms from that area need to get tested as soon as possible and isolate until a negative test result is received.
By Nicholas McElroy
Here is the link to Monday's live blog
By Nicholas McElroy
Welcome to the ABC's Coronavirus live blog for Tuesday October 20
It's good to be with you all again for another day on the blog.
Do you have any burning questions or comments? Use the blue button at the top of the page that says 'Leave a comment' and we will get to as many as we can.
https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiX2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFiYy5uZXQuYXUvbmV3cy8yMDIwLTEwLTIwL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzLWF1c3RyYWxpYS1saXZlLW5ld3MtY292aWQtMTktbGF0ZXN0LzEyNzg0NzMy0gEnaHR0cHM6Ly9hbXAuYWJjLm5ldC5hdS9hcnRpY2xlLzEyNzg0NzMy?oc=5
2020-10-19 20:44:00Z
52781129020704
Bagikan Berita Ini
Related Posts :
ATO warns rental property owners coronavirus, bushfires and floods do not mean they can avoid tax - ABC News- Arts industry to receive $250 million coronavirus rescue package from Federal Government - ABC News
- Charges expected to be laid after Rockhampton woman, Karen Gilliland, stabbed to death - ABC News
- European Union considering ban on US travelers - CNN
- Report: NBA games to be played "all day long" - Sports Illustrated
0 Response to "Coronavirus Australia live news: - ABC News"
Post a Comment