Yesterday, after the ninth day in a row of the state logging double digit infections, 33* in the last 24 hrs, the military has been called in to help.
1,000 Australian Defence Force troops are being sent to help with hotel quarantine and provide logistical support for testing. **
There has been a surge in the number of Victorians being tested, which has led to delays and in some cases, testing sites being swamped. The ADF is there to make things move a little smoother.
Meanwhile here in New South Wales there were 10 new cases (1 local, 9 returned overseas travellers who are in quarantine).
Despite warnings not to accept travellers from Victorian hotspots and to avoid heading to Melbourne, the NSW premier is keeping the border open.
For now.
This only confirms our decision to stay in self isolation for the time being as we expect a flood of Victorian tourists in our area, despite being told to stay away, during the upcoming July school holidays.
*Seven of those are in hotel quarantine.
Nine are from known outbreaks.
Six are from routine testing.
Eleven are still under investigation.
** This situation was changed with a revised request for up to 200 specialist medical and support personnel.
*Seven of those are in hotel quarantine.
Nine are from known outbreaks.
Six are from routine testing.
Eleven are still under investigation.
** This situation was changed with a revised request for up to 200 specialist medical and support personnel.
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