Tracers tell ICU patient with COVID he tested positive
An embarrassing series of contact tracing bungles have been exposed, with significant issues plaguing the system again.
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Queen Vic Market, tram routes named as new exposure sites
Health authorities say it is too early to tell if Victoria’s circuit-breaker has been successful. Meanwhile, four new locations have added to the growing list of exposure sites.
Restrictions could stay after lockdown ends
Surprise community cases could see Victoria’s five-day lockdown extended, while some restrictions are set to stick around.
Big change coming to Pakenham line
As Pakenham’s population continues to explode, a big change is coming to it’s busy train line to accommodate extra commuters.
Safety fears over West Gate Tunnel site
Construction union CFMEU has criticised the safety standards of a West Gate Tunnel concrete plant after a 20-year-old worker was injured.
Mask rules are here to stay, for now
No new coronavirus cases have been detected overnight, but face masks will remain mandatory indoors for some time. Health authorities also say the latest hotel quarantine outbreak isn’t yet ‘contained’.
Duck hunters have wings clipped
Victoria’s duck hunting season has been slashed from 12 weeks to 20 days, drawing criticism from both hunting groups and animal activists.
Quarantine hotels to be overhauled to stifle spread
Victoria’s quarantine system has been revamped to create a buffer between rooms as fears grow over the spread of coronavirus.
Hotchpotch border rules are fuelling confusion
Bizarre border rules must be simplified or the campaign to get us spending tourist dollars will be ruined.
Probe into alleged leaks of slug saga case
An integrity review will probe whether police and council staff discussed confidential information related to the shutdown of iCook Foods.
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