NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the State Government will discuss “managing” the number of people coming in from Victoria, after a surge in coronavirus cases south of the border.
More than 83 per cent of new cases in Australia over the past week were recorded in Victoria.
Mr Barilaro said the situation in Victoria could lead to restrictions being placed on travel.
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Johnson & Johnson spokesman said that they are in talks with multiple governments and global organizations as it seeks to develop a Coronavirus Vaccine.
the vaccine could begin Phase 1 clinical trials as early as September of this year. If those trials are successful, that time frame could allow an emergency deployment of the virus as early as January 2021—a stunning turnaround for a vaccine.
“Super-spreader” fears for Trump’s Tulsa rally.
Several U.S. states including Oklahoma reported a surge in new coronavirus infections, days before a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Tulsa that would be the nation’s largest indoor social gathering in three months.
Australian shares slipped more than 5 percent on Thursday, as a spike in coronavirus cases across the United States and China put a damper on sentiment.
Australia’s trade minister on Wednesday warned of a possible ban on international travelers till 2021.
In New Zealand, the gross domestic product fell 1.6% in the March quarter, the largest drop in 29 years, as coronavirus restrictions sapped economic activity.
Unemployment is predicted to soar to the highest level ever due to Coronavirus after 600,000 people lost their jobs in three months.
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “The labor market is on red alert.
“We need strong action now to stop lasting damage.”
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced 21 new cases of coronavirus had been recorded in the state overnight – the highest surge in infections in more than a month.
The infection tally had increased to 1762, with the number of community transmission cases rising by six.
Of the 21 new cases, 15 are returned travelers in mandatory hotel quarantine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has fortified that there are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand both arrivals from the UK.
New Zealand has had 22 deaths from the virus.
Two Melbourne primary schools have shut down after two students tested positive for coronavirus for three days.
Students currently learning onsite are advised to remain at home while contact tracing occurs. The school will undergo a deep clean over the next three days.
