FIFO workers not exempt from Perth lockdown
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
A ‘stay where you are’ order has been issued by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan, as the state enforced a snap four-day lockdown to combat multiple COVID-19 outbreaks across Australia. The outbreak at Newmont Corporation’s Tanami gold mine has forced several Australian states into precautionary lockdowns, with premier McGowan asking fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workers to remain
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Perth lockdown: FIFO flights grounded as miners told to stay put
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
More than 20 FIFO charter and scheduled passenger flights have been cancelled within WA today as the four-day Perth and Peel lockdown kicks in. Over 40 flights departed up to 9am this morning, however all had lighter passenger loads with only essential workers now allowed to travel outside the metropolitan and Peel regions. The resources
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Perth coronavirus outbreak: Locals rush to get Pfizer jab at Claremont but no takers for AstraZeneca
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Perth residents at the Claremont Showground mass vaccination centre steered clear of AstraZeneca on Tuesday, despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that the jab can now be requested by anyone under 40. Hundreds queued in snaking lines for Pfizer, with people wanting the AstraZeneca jab told to skip straight to the front of the line.
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Western Australia lockdown: No new coronavirus cases for Perth, Premier Mark McGowan reveals
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
WA has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 on the first day of lockdown in Perth and Peel. Mark McGowan said it was “encouraging news, but we have a long way to go” after 14,771 tests were carried out yesterday. Of the 209 close contacts of the three community cases, 109 have returned negative test
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AMA, union raise concerns
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Teachers are questioning whether schools should remain open in Perth and Peel amidst the lockdown.( ABC News: Evelyn Manfield) “Teachers want to be assured they will be safe and will not be taking a highly-contagious variant back to their families,” Ms Byrne said. The union has reiterated its call for teachers to be given priority
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WA Protective measures in place
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Education Minister Sue Ellery said the decision to keep schools open was based on health advice and balanced against the social and economic benefits of keeping children in school. She said protective measures such as cleaning, masks and no external visitors were put in place to keep students and staff safe. “Where we have a
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Parents face dilemma over sending children to school during Perth lockdown
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Perth parents say they are having sleepless nights over whether to send their children to school during the four-day lockdown. Schools in WA are open today, except for three on the list of public COVID-19 exposure sites. However, Premier Mark McGowan said parents can elect to keep their children at home if they wish. Ellenbrook mother Claire Henderson said it
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WA LOCK DOWN COVID UPDATE
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Perth Covid update THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS COME INTO AFFECT FROM 12.01AM TUESDAY, JUNE 29:– Weddings are restricted to five people, for compassionate reasons only. – Funerals are restricted to 10 people. – Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars to provide takeaway service only. – Casinos, nightclubs, entertainment venues and public venues to close. – Beauty, nail
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