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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #615 - Sep 10^th, 2021 at 7:05pm

aquascoot wrote on Sep 9^th, 2021 at 7:50pm:

hospitals coping

you're on drugs if you think NSW's hospitals are coping. People from sydney already have had to travel to Wollongong to get into a hospital because Sydneys are over run. Once numbers reach 2000 cases a day (currently on about 1500 a day) NSW has no more room. Why do you think Ibis Berejiklian has decided to stop giving daily briefings on case numbers?

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #616 - Sep 11^th, 2021 at 9:47pm

Mark McGowan Promises To Re-Open WA Border Once 180% Of Population Jabbed

Western Australia premier Mark McGowen has softened his stance on his state’s border, saying he will consider opening up once 180% of the population is fully vaccinated.

“I’ve always said we’ll take a common-sense approach to opening up,” McGowen told journalists today. “Whether it’s 180% or 190% we’ll wait to see what the modelling shows us. But it’s certainly something we’re looking at”.

He said it would be foolish to re-open at a 170% vaccination rate, as some in Western Australia have been advocating. “Look, I know there are some cowboys out there who are talking about those kinds of rates. But that would be reckless. We don’t want to lose what we’ve got here”.

A survey of Western Australia residents found that many believed the 170% rate was too cavalier. “There’s still a risk,” one said. But most said they were confident that dad would get it right.
https://www.theshovel.com.au/2021/09/10/mark-mcgowan-open-border-180/

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #617 - Sep 11^th, 2021 at 11:37pm

And... they're off and running. The footy moron brigade, that is.

Trying to sneak into WA for the AFL Finals.

Throw the book at these selfish, inconsiderate idiots, I say.

From today's West Australian:

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Police have warned that coming to WA to attend the AFL finals is not a "category for approval" to cross the border after Victorian travellers allegedly provided false information in an attempt to fly west.

Can't believe this has to be explained to people... oh, wait... we're talking about footy morons here. Say no more. Roll Eyes

Mind you, with the way things are going with Covid cases in Victoria I wouldn't be surprised if they join NSW in the "extreme risk" category very soon then these clowns won't be able to travel to WA for any reason.

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #618 - Sep 22^nd, 2021 at 6:21pm

Truck driver who spent 48 hours in WA returns positive COVID-19 test but no lockdown planned

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-22/truck-driver-48-hours-in-wa-positive-to-c...

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A truck driver who spent 48 hours in WA has tested positive for COVID-19, the WA Health Minister has announced.

But neither a lockdown nor any other restrictions are being considered at this stage, and there are no changes to plans for the AFL grand final.

Of course not... we could have 100 cases a day before the end of the week and we wouldn't be told or have any sort of lockdown until after the AFL Grand Final. Roll Eyes

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #619 - Sep 22^nd, 2021 at 7:00pm

Carl D wrote on Sep 22^nd, 2021 at 6:21pm:

Truck driver who spent 48 hours in WA returns positive COVID-19 test but no lockdown planned

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-22/truck-driver-48-hours-in-wa-positive-to-c...

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A truck driver who spent 48 hours in WA has tested positive for COVID-19, the WA Health Minister has announced.

But neither a lockdown nor any other restrictions are being considered at this stage, and there are no changes to plans for the AFL grand final.

Of course not... we could have 100 cases a day before the end of the week and we wouldn't be told or have any sort of lockdown until after the AFL Grand Final. Roll Eyes

a grand final is a celebration of human athleticism and courage

a lockdown is a celebration of human fragility and cowardice

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 10034 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: COVID in WA Reply #620 - Sep 26^th, 2021 at 10:38am Woke up to rain and thunderstorms here in Perth this morning after the great weather we've had for the past week. Hope the thunder and lightning isn't heralding the arrival and escape of Covid after the AFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium last night.
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Reply #621 - Sep 26^th, 2021 at 10:56am

Carl D wrote on Sep 26^th, 2021 at 10:38am:

Woke up to rain and thunderstorms here in Perth this morning after the great weather we've had for the past week.

Hope the thunder and lightning isn't heralding the arrival and escape of Covid after the AFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium last night. Shocked

Yeah, it pissed down at 7.30 this morning.

My driveway was flooded.

Big change from yesterday. I can still hear thunder too.

Unfortunately, this wet weather means that those eastern-staters who want to continue celebrating at pubs today will all be indoors, instead of sitting outside in the beer gardens.

That's a bit of a concern.

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 10034 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: COVID in WA Reply #622 - Sep 26^th, 2021 at 1:53pm lol... poor Eddie!
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Reply #623 - Sep 29^th, 2021 at 2:25pm

The two idiot Victorians who snuck in for the Grand Final will have to stay behind bars until October 13.

Their case was heard in a Perth court this morning (by phone link) and it has been adjourned until that date.

I hope it was worth it, guys.

"Prominent Melbourne restaurateur Hayden Burbank, 49, and his 39-year-old financial planner friend Mark Babbage allegedly left Melbourne for Darwin on September 14 then flew to Perth on September 22."

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 144369 Gender:	Re: COVID in WA Reply #624 - Oct 2^nd, 2021 at 7:01pm Here we go A ship full of people infected with COVID has docked in Fremantle.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 144369 Gender:	Re: COVID in WA Reply #625 - Oct 2^nd, 2021 at 7:03pm greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 2^nd, 2021 at 7:01pm: Here we go A ship full of people infected with COVID has docked in Fremantle. Nothing against them, by the way. Give them all the treatment we can - they need to be looked after. But we're going into lock-down within the next ten days - I can feel it.
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Reply #626 - Oct 3^rd, 2021 at 1:40am

I agree. They need to be treated.

But, if they're being taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital I sure hope they've fixed the lift 'malfunction' since the MV Darya Krishna episode in July.

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"A mechanical fault with one of the lifts at Fiona Stanley Hospital has resulted in a breach during the transfer of one of the crew members," Mr Cook said.

And, yes, I strongly suspect Perth and most of WA will be having another lockdown in the very near future (which I'm sure will make aquascoot and a few others here very happy).

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #628 - Oct 3^rd, 2021 at 3:01am

Jasin wrote on Jan 6^th, 2021 at 11:45am:

Mutation shows the Virus is WINNING.
It's 'Growing'.

Winning what, you chronic incel fart sucker? All viruses mutate over time as part of their natural evolution and biology. Only diffy being thanks to you anti-vaxer conspiracy bag of dicks, the strains have become more lethal, not less. Now go clean up your room before your mother takes away your Xbox privileges.

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Re: COVID in WA
Reply #629 - Oct 3^rd, 2021 at 7:37am

Singapore oil tanker crew members rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital amid COVID-19 fears

Two crew members on board an oil and chemical tanker berthed in Fremantle have been rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital amid concerns they could have been infected with COVID-19.

The Cayman Islands-flagged Stolt Sakura arrived at the West Australian port on Saturday morning, after several workers reported flu-like symptoms at sea.

Two crew members on board an oil and chemical tanker berthed in Fremantle have been rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital amid concerns they could have been infected with COVID-19.

The Cayman Islands-flagged Stolt Sakura arrived at the West Australian port on Saturday morning, after several workers reported flu-like symptoms at sea.

The Stolt Sakura oil and chemical tanker.
The Stolt Sakura oil and chemical tanker.CREDIT:TREVOR RAYMOND POWELL / MARINETRAFFIC.COM

To date, 12 workers out of the 22 crew on the ship, who are all from the Philippines, have returned inconclusive results to rapid antigen COVID tests.

Most have reported mild or no coronavirus symptoms.

Rapid antigen tests are notorious for returning false positives and require a follow-up PCR test to confirm an infection if they give a result other than negative.

WA health authorities boarded the ship on Saturday morning to swab the crew and confirm whether they have been infected with the virus through PCR testing.

The results are expected to be made public on Sunday.

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