As NSW experienced its worst single-day jump of COVID-19 cases since the virus broke out in the state, with 39 new diagnoses bringing the total to 210, health authorities revealed the ages of those affected, and almost 25 per cent are aged in their 30s. LIVE COVERAGE.
Younger NSW residents are driving up the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state total hit 210 on Tuesday following 39 new confirmed cases.
In new statistics released by NSW Health, 52 of the confirmed cases are aged between 30-39, making up almost 25 per cent of the total.
Those aged in their 40s made up the second-most infected age bracket while just eight people in their 70s and three in their 80s have been diagnosed.
The figures were released shortly before health authorities released footage showing inside one of the state's new coronavirus clinics.
In the video, filmed at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, chairs are spaced out and marked on the floor while a doctor performs a test and workers disinfect doors.
The clinic is one of 29 new COVID-19 clinics across NSW.
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An independent school on Sydney’s upper north shore will become the first NSW school to move all lessons online amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pymble Ladies’ College wrote to parents yesterday asking them to keep their daughters at home, with all classes from Kindergarten to Year 12 to become completely online from Thursday in a bid to prevent transmission of the virus on campus.
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NSW Health staff dealing with the coronavirus crisis have relocated to the Rural Fire Service Headquarters to lead the fight against the deadly disease.
The Daily Telegraph understands a number of critical staff have been moved to the Homebush facility, which is specifically geared toward emergency management and response.
It is believed staff will work from the headquarters in an ongoing basis as they continue to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
The University of Technology Sydney has become the latest university to record a coronavirus case.
In an email to staff and students the university confirmed the student had been in contact with at least 27 other during a class they attended on campus.
The campus has been thoroughly cleaned, however the university announced earlier today that classes would be suspended this week.
In devastating news for Aussies the iconic Bunnings sausage sizzles will be suspended.
While scrapping the sizzle will help with social distancing, that's not the reason why it's been canned.
The barbequeues were cancelled because of panic buying leading to low stocks of bread and sausages, with Bunnings concerned about the lack of supplies in the community.
In devastating news for Aussies the iconic Bunnings sausage sizzles will be suspended.
While scrapping the sizzle will help with social distancing, that's not the reason why it's been canned.
The barbequeues were cancelled because of panic buying leading to low stocks of bread and sausages, with Bunnings concerned about the lack of supplies in the community.
The Federal Court has closed its doors in a dramatic response to the country’s coronavirus epidemic.
The move by country’s national court has prompted by Tuesday’s shut down of the Family Court’s Sydney headquarters in Goulburn Street after a lawyer tested positive for the virus.
In an unprecedented move the Federal Court said this afternoon that it had vacated all listings that required either a litigant to attend in person or mediations and listings relying on video link from court premises listed up to June 30
A spokesman said the court was looking at conducting cases by videolink or other virtual processes.
“The court is examining, as a matter of urgency, its capability to facilitate listings by remote access technology, without requiring in person attendance. Further information will be provided as soon as possible of alternative arrangements that may be able to be put in place,” the spokesman said.
-Janet Fife Yeomans
The Federal Court has closed its doors in a dramatic response to the country’s coronavirus epidemic.
The move by country’s national court has prompted by Tuesday’s shut down of the Family Court’s Sydney headquarters in Goulburn Street after a lawyer tested positive for the virus.
In an unprecedented move the Federal Court said this afternoon that it had vacated all listings that required either a litigant to attend in person or mediations and listings relying on video link from court premises listed up to June 30
A spokesman said the court was looking at conducting cases by videolink or other virtual processes.
“The court is examining, as a matter of urgency, its capability to facilitate listings by remote access technology, without requiring in person attendance. Further information will be provided as soon as possible of alternative arrangements that may be able to be put in place,” the spokesman said.
-Janet Fife Yeomans
Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell is reporting medical officers will push for a strict new measure to prevent spread at bars and clubs.
The drastic plan will limit 1 person for every 4 square metres.
Scott Morrison is expected to make an announcement about entertainment venues and cinemas shortly.
Speaking to Sky News from quarantine, Senator Andrew Bragg revealed he may have infected other senior politicians after contracting coronavirus from attending a wedding.
Bragg chaired a superannuation inquiry after returning from the wedding but before testing positive.
He also visited a number of businesses who have been notified.
“I did chair a parliamentary inquiry last Monday into a superannuation bill,” he told Sky.
“I did come into contact a couple of members of parliament and there are some other private businesses I visited on Tuesday so I think all those people have been notified.
“Some very unpleasant phone calls to make.”
Aldi has changed its opening hours after the bargain supermarket chain joined Coles with creating new limits on items as shoppers flocked to Woolworths — but left empty-handed.
As of Wednesday March 18, all stores will trade from 9:30am-7pm, unless other state and local trading restrictions apply.
They have changed hours of operation to give employees a break so they can look after themselves and their families, and give store employees more time to restock shelves with products and be ready for customers.
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