Workplaces are a significant driver of coronavirus spread as premier Daniel Andrews announced 113 new infections and 23 deaths overnight
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Nearly 80 Victorian workplaces have been issued with notices for failing to provide Covid-safe environments for their staff since stage four restrictions were introduced in July, Daniel Andrews has said.
Workplaces have been a significant driver of Covid-19 spread, especially in aged care, healthcare and the meat industry. More than half the active cases in Victoria are linked to aged care and healthcare. The government is now starting to provide data on workplaces failing to provide sanitary and safe conditions for workers, having earlier focused on penalising the behaviour of individuals.
Continue reading…Workplaces are a significant driver of coronavirus spread as premier Daniel Andrews announced 113 new infections and 23 deaths overnightFollow our Australian coronavirus live blogVic stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage 3 restrictionsVictoria and Melbourne Covid trend mapSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus emailNearly 80 Victorian workplaces have been issued with notices for failing to provide Covid-safe environments for their staff since stage four restrictions were introduced in July, Daniel Andrews has said.Workplaces have been a significant driver of Covid-19 spread, especially in aged care, healthcare and the meat industry. More than half the active cases in Victoria are linked to aged care and healthcare. The government is now starting to provide data on workplaces failing to provide sanitary and safe conditions for workers, having earlier focused on penalising the behaviour of individuals. Continue reading…