The Greens are calling on the Victorian government to intensively promote mask wearing and be prepared to enact density limits, so the state does not “sleepwalk towards another health crisis” amid an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Over the period of November 25 to December 1, Victoria recorded 26,971 new COVID-19 infections – up 21.4 per cent from the week prior.
Greens health spokesperson Dr Tim Read said the state cannot “sleepwalk” towards another crisis. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling The Greens, which picked up one seat at last weekend’s election, called on the Andrews government to commence an “intensive promotion” of masks in crowded areas such as public transport and events.
“Unless we retain some basic public health measures there will be nothing to slow the next increase in COVID which may not be far away,” Dr Read said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victorian government tries to halt lockdown class action as it battles separate COVID court caseBusinesses hurt by Victoria’s second COVID-19 lockdown may have to wait until 2025 to have their case heard in court if a bid by the state government to have proceedings put on hold succeeds in the Supreme Court. MartaPascual3
Read more »
Calls for Victorian Government to follow NSW in waiving COVID-19 finesThere are growing calls for the Victorian Government to follow New South Wales in waiving COVID-19 fines issued during the pandemic. 9News
Read more »
Calls for Victorian Government to follow NSW in waiving COVID-19 finesThere are growing calls for the Victorian Government to follow New South Wales in waiving COVID-19 fines issued during the pandemic. 9News
Read more »
China’s vice-premier signals shift in Covid stance as some lockdowns easedSun Chunlan says Omicron less pathogenic as Beijing appears to respond to zero-Covid protests by relaxing some measures
Read more »
Citizens of China fed up with Xi Jinping’s Zero-COVID restrictionsDefence Intelligence Analyst Paul Monk says Xi Jinping has doubled down on surveillance and suppression, which has fuelled confrontation with China’s citizens. “The regime has always been a regime of lies, suppression, propaganda and surveillance, and Xi Jinping has doubled down on all of that,” Mr Monk told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “What we are really seeing now is a confrontation between masses of the citizens of China and the distinct preference of Xi Jinping to totally control everything. “If he gives ground, there’s going to be demand for more ground to be given.”
Read more »