COVID-19 / Australia / 18th July Update

The second wave continues to cause concern, particularly in Victoria.

NSW is not immune with a number of clusters/hotspots notified in the Sydney area.

We have had reports of some local cases but these have not been confirmed although two establishments in Batemans Bay, 25 minutes south of us, had contact with a couple who proved infected when they returned to Sydney *

It was obvious that the virus would spread once restrictions were lifted and so many of the population were blasé about the protective measures needed to keep things under control.

Victoria reported 217 new cases on Saturday, a noticeable drop from Friday's record 428 cases.
At least 150 Victorian healthcare workers are infected and hundreds more are in isolation due to contact with the virus.

VICTORIA

The Morrison government has cancelled the next sitting of Parliament due to the risk of COVID-19 spreading from Victoria and NSW to Canberra.

NEW SOUTH WALES

NSW reported 15 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

We are continuing our isolation policy.
UPDATE: 20th July

* Eight cases have been confirmed so far from people dining at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club.
So now the virus is on our doorstep.
It had to happen I guess once restrictions were reduced and people started travelling again.
It is obvious social distancing is impossible in restaurants, cafes etc but the rules don’t seem to recognise this.