Covid 19 -

[FairmontGS]

EU vaccine export row: Bloc backtracks on controls for N. Ireland

The EU has reversed its decision to trigger an emergency provision in the Brexit deal to control Covid vaccine exports from the EU.

The move could have seen checks at the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland to prevent shipments entering the UK.

The Brussels U-turn came hours after it was announced, following condemnation from London, Dublin and Belfast.

The plans had been part of the EU's new export controls on vaccines, to combat delivery shortfalls.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55865539

Covid: What’s happening to the EU vaccine scheme?

The European Union has been criticised for the slow pace of coronavirus vaccinations in member states.

It has introduced export controls on vaccines produced in the EU after the roll-out was hit by delays and supply problems.

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52380823

[cs123]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

EU vaccine export row: Bloc backtracks on controls for N. Ireland

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55865539

Covid: What’s happening to the EU vaccine scheme?

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52380823

Nothing like a pandemic to bring out the best in everyone!

[FairmontGS]

Pharmacies invited to participate in coronavirus vaccine rollout from Phase 2a

Key points:

• The Federal Government will send out expressions of interest to community pharmacies from Monday
• All health workers involved in the vaccinations are to take part in training
• Mr Hunt said the national vaccine rollout was still on track to begin in February

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-...id-19/13106730

[T3rminator]

Alan Jones forced to correct attack on Daniel Andrews that ‘misrepresented' Covid research

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...covid-research

Not surprising.

Meanwhile, 30,000 a day cleared for Australia Open. Can't seem to get any tickets to Rod Laver though

[.:4:.]

I got an email from service nsw on friday outlining the new relaxed covid laws. Now, just my opinion, and i hate wearing masks as much as the next person. So now its not manditory in shopping centres and a few other places. I would have thought whilst they've opened up people limits in places, masks would be the last thing they'd lax up on. Even though things seem to be relatively under control, and they ask people to do the right thing, thats never the case. From how i read things from the recent past, it only takes one or two to ruin it for more or less everyone. Look at the northern beaches outbreak. 2 people sent thousands into lockdown. So again, just my opinion, but i reckon relaxing mask rules is a bit premature.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what...greater-sydney

[Tickford.]

Originally Posted by .:4:.

I got an email from service nsw on friday outlining the new relaxed covid laws. Now, just my opinion, and i hate wearing masks as much as the next person. So now its not manditory in shopping centres and a few other places. I would have thought whilst they've opened up people limits in places, masks would be the last thing they'd lax up on. Even though things seem to be relatively under control, and they ask people to do the right thing, thats never the case. From how i read things from the recent past, it only takes one or two to ruin it for more or less everyone. Look at the northern beaches outbreak. 2 people sent thousands into lockdown. So again, just my opinion, but i reckon relaxing mask rules is a bit premature.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what...greater-sydney

This is exactly why the NSW government cannot be trusted, specially the Premier who is an anti-masker herself. Why would you remove the need to wear masks so early on after an outbreak?

For crowded areas such as shopping centres, large retailers (Bunnings for example), public transport, etc. it should be mandatory. They have the highest risk of spread.

I'm not a fan of masks either, but I understand the need to wear one in places as I've mentioned above. As is the case in VIC. And VIC's don't have to wear a mask in places where it's not as crowded, like in smaller retailers.

I wouldn't trust that NSW is currently Covid free in the community. What is it now.. only 15 days without a local case? Yeah right. Cannot be trusted. The testing numbers have dropped off dramatically for a state just getting to the other side. Seems like a lot of NSW has adapted the 'if you don't test you don't get cases' that some Covidiot sprouted a while back.

I'm betting the Northern Beaches cluster won't be the last outbreak NSW has. The odds are pretty good for another cluster to pop up out of nowhere.

[russellw]

Data valid as at 00:00 GMT January 30th, 2021.

Note: As not all Australian States report at the same time, the data below is based on the previous full day reporting.

6 new cases for Australia and no deaths so the CMR is 3.156%.

1 new case and no deaths for NZ so CMR is 1.084% and active cases 71.

The UK had 23,275 cases yesterday and 1,200 deaths.

Just over 173k new cases in the USA yesterday and 3,685 deaths sees CMR up to 1.685%. Note that the USA is actually minus one day due to time differences.

Other notable points: (weekend reporting)
Global cases pass 103M, the last 1M in 2 days;
Europe passes 30M cases.

Only -
Albania (901);
Malaysia (5,728); and
Indonesia (14,518)

... recorded new daily highs; those in blue for the second consecutive day and those in red for a third or more consecutive day.

[jaydee]

We're in 5 day lock down here in Perth as of 6pm tonight.
A guard at a hotel tested positive to the UK strain of the China virus.

[FairmontGS]

Looks like he got around a bit as well.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/ann...-hard-lockdown

Best of luck WA

[Citroënbender]

Kind of gives up the ethnicity, and hints at second/third jobs, doesn’t it?

[danzvtil]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Kind of gives up the ethnicity, and hints at second/third jobs, doesn’t it?

Yep, saw the times, thought he’s a cleaner.

[Work Horse]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Looks like he got around a bit as well.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/ann...-hard-lockdown

Best of luck WA

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Kind of gives up the ethnicity, and hints at second/third jobs, doesn’t it?

I suspect they would be treating close contacts (his family or share house mates) as positive cases as well until they test negative for a few weeks.

So the locations listed would include were the family/mates had been also. I think that is the safe thing to do.

I hope they get on top of it.

[Mr_G6ET]

So Western Australia is going into lockdown @ 1800 today.
We went to the (crazy busy today,) shop and its amazing how many people were not wearing a mask. 1 : 500 as a guess.
Stupid, ignorant people, I suggest this virus will eventually get us all because of the covidiots

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Mr_G6ET

So Western Australia is going into lockdown @ 1800 today.
We went to the (crazy busy today,) shop and its amazing how many people were not wearing a mask. 1 : 500 as a guess.
Stupid, ignorant people, I suggest this virus will eventually get us all because of the covidiots

even though you posted this an hr and 15 min prier to all these requirements coming in to affect
im guessing you and all these covidiots were only down at the (crazy busy today) shop getting essentials and not panic buying places out

[Mr_G6ET]

Originally Posted by wodahs

even though you posted this an hr and 15 min prier to all these requirements coming in to affect
im guessing you and all these covidiots were only down at the (crazy busy today) shop getting essentials and not panic buying places out

that's correct, we only only needed fresh veges. In and out in half hour thanks to the little vege shop, not coles/woolies etc.
There certainly was a lot of panic buying going on. Got some extra carrots here if you need somewhere to sit

I lived up north for years in cyclone areas so have never felt the need to panic buy.

I went shopping Saturday so we have everything we need to chill

[Tickford.]

Originally Posted by wodahs

even though you posted this an hr and 15 min prier to all these requirements coming in to affect
im guessing you and all these covidiots were only down at the (crazy busy today) shop getting essentials and not panic buying places out

So in essence what you are saying is... even though everyone in the effected areas were well aware of a possible Covid cluster, and an impending lockdown was due to come into effect in a couple of hours, which will require everyone to wear a mask, one does not need to wear a mask until the rule actually comes into effect in a couple of hours??

Remind me again who the 'Covidiots' are? The ones wearing masks (Mr_G6ET), or the ones not wearing masks until they absolutely have to??

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Mr_G6ET

So Western Australia is going into lockdown @ 1800 today.
We went to the (crazy busy today,) shop and its amazing how many people were not wearing a mask. 1 : 500 as a guess.
Stupid, ignorant people, I suggest this virus will eventually get us all because of the covidiots

It amazes me as to why people rush to the shops and have to buy up big when lockdowns is implemented, FFS authorities are not stopping people buying essentials during lockdowns.

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Officemanager

It amazes me as to why people rush to the shops and have to buy up big when lockdowns is implemented, FFS authorities are not stopping people buying essentials during lockdowns.

i go down every sunday arvo to get a loaf of bread and two 1ltr milks (1 for work coffee and 1 for home coffee all for me)
hadnt known bout the latest lock down and had been napping , got up to do my sunday shop
car park was full - never (not even last lock down which was more that this one) seen it this full
and shop was bare even sold all the bags to carry the shopping
came home empty handed
black coffee tomorrow no toast
oh and the way home get a call from work
states in lock down , wont affect us see you like usual

[Mr_G6ET]

Originally Posted by Officemanager

It amazes me as to why people rush to the shops and have to buy up big when lockdowns is implemented, FFS authorities are not stopping people buying essentials during lockdowns.

Too right, as I say elsewhere, be prepared. I have done cyclone years , its mayhem there for 2 - 3 days effect, but be prepared beforehand.
Fresh buy only if you can and all else should be ok. Use a bidet and toilet paper is obsolete !

[russellw]

Data valid as at 00:00 GMT January 31st, 2021.

Note: As not all Australian States report at the same time, the data below is based on the previous full day reporting.

6 new cases for Australia and no deaths so the CMR is 3.156%.

1 new case and no deaths for NZ so CMR is 1.084% and active cases 71.

The UK had 21,088 cases yesterday and 587 deaths.

Just over 144k new cases in the USA yesterday and 2,901 deaths sees CMR up to 1.689%. Note that the USA is actually minus one day due to time differences.

Other notable points: (weekend reporting)
Europe passes 700k deaths.

Only -
Ghana (1,583) - the previous high back in August;

... recorded new daily highs; those in blue for the second consecutive day and those in red for a third or more consecutive day.

Early in January we modelled the likely outcomes for both the USA and global for the end of January.

For the USA we predicted 32M cases / 480k deaths and thankfully both of those were well over the actual numbers of 27M/452k.

For the UK we predicted 3.8M/90k and unfortunately the real numbers are 3.81M / 106k so although case numbers are close to the model, the death rate has been a lot worse.

For global we predicted 104M/2.2M which was pretty close to the 103.5M/2.23M of the model.

[jaydee]

So looking for a Ford mask on eBay, but $80 postage, come on.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Com...YAAOSwKY9etnjn

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by jaydee

So looking for a Ford mask on eBay, but $80 postage, come on.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Com...YAAOSwKY9etnjn

Thats a massive yeah nah.
Wheres it getting posted from? Someone on an antarctic expidition?

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by .:4:.

Thats a massive yeah nah.
Wheres it getting posted from? Someone on an antarctic expidition?

Delivery: Estimated between Fri. 12 Feb. and Fri. 26 Feb.

Lockdown will be done and masks gone before it even gets to you

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Lockdown will be done and masks gone before it even gets to you

Definitely, but it will happen again for sure.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by jaydee

So looking for a Ford mask on eBay, but $80 postage, come on.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Com...YAAOSwKY9etnjn

I've ordered a few car parts from Germany, their postage charges are about as bad as the USA.

[FairmontGS]

NSW tracking WA arrivals but border will stay open: NSW Premier

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she will not shut the border with Western Australia after it entered a five-day lockdown over the emergence of its first case of community transmission in 10 months.

“NSW has a standing policy of keeping our borders open, and that’s what we’ll continue to do.“

“I think all of us have to be considerate. It’s difficult when communities have to go through lockdown and our thoughts are with everyone in WA at the moment.”

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/...01-p56ydo.html

[FairmontGS]

Coronavirus Victoria: Dan Andrews to introduce bill to extend state of emergency

The Victorian government has launched an attempt to extend the state of emergency until the end of the year.

Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Tuesday the government would introduce a bill into parliament to extend Victoria’s state of emergency past its maximum legislated period of 12 months.

https://www.news.com.au/national/vic...ad06be7b6026c8

[Citroënbender]

Disgusting, Mr Andrews. What’s the problem with a rolling review? The regulations will otherwise become a creeping tool of suppression in all forms.

And in WA, exactly what I suspected (and hinted at) with the infected person. Two jobs, one of which (was?) a “ride share” driver. The number of visits to petrol stations was a clue. With that level of upfront honesty about what they were doing, I honestly wonder if they were driving on their own ride share ticket.

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Disgusting, Mr Andrews. What’s the problem with a rolling review? The regulations will otherwise become a creeping tool of suppression in all forms.

Ehhhh what? Don't fall for the political propaganda. In Vic they have to get approval through parliament, and have a maximum of 12 months, that is a good thing! Some other states just do auto rollover, and some even have the same powers WITHOUT state of emergency.


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-.../12660726?nw=0

"New South Wales is the only state where a state of emergency does not need to be declared to activate stronger powers to manage a severe public health risk because these powers already exist within its Public Health Act.

The Federal Government can also declare a human biosecurity emergency across Australia, invoking strong powers to manage a public health risk for a period of time, and it too can extend this indefinitely if the health minister considers it necessary.

Maria O'Sullivan, a senior law lecturer at Monash University, told RMIT ABC Fact Check that Victoria's hard limit on the maximum period of a state of emergency provided "accountability and transparency".

"It became a focus of media attention because that required the Parliament to sit and debate it," she said.

"But other jurisdictions, including the Commonwealth, are able to extend their state of emergency declaration without such scrutiny because their legislation allows it."

[russellw]

Data valid as at 00:00 GMT February 1st, 2021.

Note: As not all Australian States report at the same time, the data below is based on the previous full day reporting.

12 new cases for Australia and no deaths so the CMR is 3.154%.

-2 new cases and no deaths for NZ so CMR is 1.085% and active cases 71.

The UK had 18,607 cases yesterday and 388 deaths.

Just under 126k new cases in the USA yesterday and 1,916 deaths sees CMR still at 1.689%. Note that the USA is actually minus one day due to time differences.

Other notable points:
Asia passes 23M cases.

No countries

... recorded new daily highs; those in blue for the second consecutive day and those in red for a third or more consecutive day.