Undercutting Public Health Irresponsible
Constant pressure by some elected representatives for the Premier to accelerate the easing of social restrictions is irresponsible.
Constant pressure by some elected representatives for the Premier to accelerate the easing of social restrictions is irresponsible.
The north-west COVID-19 outbreak has been devastating for the families of people who died and hugely affected the 5000 people who went into quarantine.
Some of us would have heard stories late last year of a mysterious virus coming out of Wuhan, China.
Allegations raised in The Saturday Paper* about the origins of the North West’s COVID-19 outbreak are serious.
It is difficult to imagine the level of stress, anxiety and grief on the North West Coast today.
The current high rate of positive coronavirus test results being reported strongly suggests we must expand the testing being undertaken.
It is deeply concerning that hospital staff continue to raise the lack of availability of personal protective equipment needed to do their job safely.
Tasmanians deserve maximum transparency over the circumstances that led to the coronavirus outbreak in the North West.
It’s been almost two weeks since the Federal Government announced it would underwrite the takeover of private hospitals.
The news that hospitals and aged care homes will be closed to visitors will be difficult for many to hear - but is a critical public health measure.