Victoria’s health system in crisis after 459 new Covid-19 cases and 10 deaths on Sunday, including seven linked to aged care, as NSW records six new cases linked to Thai Rock restaurant. Follow latest updates
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12.14am BST
Labor aged care spokeswoman Julie Collins said the establishment of an aged care response centre in Melbourne is welcome but “sadly too late for some residents, staff and families already impacted”.
In a statement, Collins said:
Why was the Morrison Government not doing this work sooner?
We have seen the devastating impact of COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care in Australia and across the globe.
Labor has repeatedly raised concerns about the availability of PPE in aged care – the Morrison Government must now ensure nursing homes have adequate supplies.
11.57pm BST
Queensland has recorded no new cases of coronavirus overnight, and still has five active cases.
Continue reading…Victoria’s health system in crisis after 459 new Covid-19 cases and 10 deaths on Sunday, including seven linked to aged care, as NSW records six new cases linked to Thai Rock restaurant. Follow latest updates • How Australia’s health workers are getting Covid-19• Victoria records 459 new coronavirus cases and 10 deaths • Covid-19 to compound GFC’s lasting impact on young Australians’ pay• Follow the global live blog• Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 12.14am BSTLabor aged care spokeswoman Julie Collins said the establishment of an aged care response centre in Melbourne is welcome but “sadly too late for some residents, staff and families already impacted”.In a statement, Collins said:Why was the Morrison Government not doing this work sooner?We have seen the devastating impact of COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care in Australia and across the globe.Labor has repeatedly raised concerns about the availability of PPE in aged care – the Morrison Government must now ensure nursing homes have adequate supplies. 11.57pm BSTQueensland has recorded no new cases of coronavirus overnight, and still has five active cases. Continue reading…