"There's always a risk that can be reintroduced, and set off community transmission in Australia," she said in an interview with the Australian Academy of Science. "I think it is highly unlikely that nothing will change [on October 19]," he said on Thursday. One confirmed case attended Ripples restaurant in Milson’s Point on Saturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm. Last Name. And I guess, you know, we, have to make sure that all efforts are made to trace all the contacts, to quarantine them and to make sure that the cluster doesn't grow.". Deadline for NSW to find source of virus outbreak enters final hours, What pandemic? NSW Health also noted that dropping testing rates were a "concern", and urged people with even mild symptoms to get tested. Public Health Alert – Ripples Milsons Point. Victorians have just 10 days to get the state's 14 day average to less than five cases and the mystery cases to five if Melbourne wants to move to stage three of the roadmap on October 19. Sign up to our newsletter to receive occasional news & to hear about our upcoming special events! This is a slight drop from Thursday's 9.7 rolling average and 14 mystery cases, but it is still well above the goal set out in Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard clearly isn't impressed with the Queensland premier, lashing out at Annastacia Palaszczuk again during a live interview. All times AEDT (GMT +11). She's playing with people's lives.". "If you delay testing, that means every day you are not tested is an extra day you might be exposing people.". "The way out of this is to actually broaden the testing regimes as much as possible," he said. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received: Testing numbers have dropped recently, which is a concern. "It just tells you that whether they are all from the same source or not, that's the first thing that needs to be ascertained," she said. One confirmed case attended Ripples restaurant in Milson’s Point on Saturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm. NSW is the gateway to the rest of Australia and the gateway to the rest of the world," he said. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. "I think the decision by Premier Palaszczuk is purely political. Ripples Milsons Point is an Italian Dining & BYO Restaurant with an iconic Sydney setting and is a popular wedding function destination. The aim is to "stop onward transmission" and find out how they contracted the virus. The café design encapsulates the essence of relaxed Sydney dining and offers innovative Italian inspired dining, friendly service and breath taking views. To improve your experience, Two new locations visited by people infected with. “Compassion and care and caution can all be applied in a sensible way, and not with a blanket rule from the top that the answer’s no, and you’ve got to do this within 48 hours or the deal’s off. Crowds swarm the Great Wall of China, FBI expose elaborate plot to kidnap Democratic politician, No new virus deaths in Victoria for second day in a row, 11 new cases reported, Washington DC Department of Health hits out at White House over Rose Garden COVID-19 contact tracing, Breaking news and live updates: NSW Health Minister blasts Queensland premier; 11 Victoria COVID-19 cases, no deaths; Health alert over White House event; Concerns over new virus clusters in Sydney. Stefanovic pointed out that the Queensland premier was arguing that the mystery cases in NSW are causing concern and she doesn't want to open the border until that situation is brought under control. The material in this public release comes from the originating organization and may be of a point-in-time nature, edited for clarity, style and length. I mean, that's just something they plucked out of nowhere. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics or call your GP. "I've never heard of this rule where you have to have two days to make sure you link your cases to an existing case. Public Health Alert – Ripples Milsons Point NSW Health is alerting the public to new locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19. Rain, hail or shine, Ripples Milsons Point boasts unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour, making it the perfect destination to soak up the city’s famous sights all year round. Sign Up . Raina MacIntyre, epidemiologist at the University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute, said it was definitely a "concern" that there are cases of community transmission where the source is unknown. One confirmed case attended Ripples restaurant in Milson’s Point on Saturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm. NSW Health renews its call for increased testing across Sydney, even if you have the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. Email Address. "If she keeps this up and we don't have a vaccine, we don't have a treatment this could go on for years," he told the Today show. "I've never heard of this rule where you have to have two days to make sure you link your cases to an existing case. While contact tracing is now well underway, NSW Health can advise the details of a small number of walk-in diners in the restaurant during this … ", "(Our) contact tracers are the best in the Australia. The third step out of lockdown would see no restrictions on reasons to leave home, public gatherings of up to 10 people, visitors allowed from another household and hospitality and retail reopen. Get in touch today. "I just reflect back on the history. View in full. NSW Health has issued an urgent public health alert after a positive coronavirus case visited the popular Monopole Restaurant in Potts Point. Ripples Milsons Point will also be taking a la carte bookings for breakfast & dinner. Anyone who visited the site between 7.30am and 9.30am on Friday October 2 are considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. "Because they keep changing the rules on us.". There are concerns thousands of commuters in Sydney may have been exposed to COVID-19 after multiple public transport lines were hit with warnings. I've never heard that advice before.". The virus is spreading at a quicker rate through northern hemisphere nations than it ever has before, with European nations recording their highest ever daily tolls. "It's been used around the world successfully. "If the they are all from the same source, that makes it a bit easier, but it tells you how quickly pandemic viruses can spread geographically in a city like Sydney.". "I think putting 48 hours…where's the scientific evidence? All patrons who were inside the Ripples during this time are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. Visit the following link for specific advice: https://t.co/nwlZ25WmJT pic.twitter.com/PquHIVmPSy. NSW Health tonight also advises anyone who attended the Mazda Artarmon repair centre on Campbell Street between 7.30am and 9.30am are considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. New cases in Sydney are continuing to grow, with NSW recording more coronavirus cases than Victoria for the first time in months on Thursday. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. "Of course, the premier and the Chief Health Officer up there have to be cautious as they are in all states and territories. ​NSW Health is alerting the public to new locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is just one of the multiple clusters Victoria is dealing with, with the largest outbreak linked to a butcher shop in Melbourne's southeast. The way we controlled tuberculosis in this country back in the 70s was through mass testing regimes, finding those cases, treating those cases and isolating those cases until they were noninfectious.". But with Victorian health authorities now battling three separate COVID-19 clusters, the chances of this happening appear to be slim. "And the recent announcements and certainly new tests coming online such as the saliva test for instance, and testing at specific work sites and others or congregations of people is the way to do this. Watch the brand new event series The Good Lord Bird now on Stan. However, Premier Daniel Andrews has offered some hope to residents, revealing yesterday that some changes could be on the cards even if the 14-day average goal isn't reached. I think it's cruel. It's cruel to the families that need to be able to cross over for just so many different reasons. 07 October 2020 NSW Health is alerting the public to new locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19. The incubation period was 14-days, he said, stressing "the important message here is testing, testing, testing". Victoria has recorded 75 new coronavirus cases overnight, the state's fourth-highest single day rise since the start of the pandemic, while increased testing in Melbourne suburbs that have been identified as community transmission hotspots for coronavirus continues. Health authorities say that the details of a small number of walk-in diners at the restaurant during this time were not recorded. Our thoughts are with all affected. About 5.45am…, Five people have been charged after numerous stolen vehicles were used in a series of…, /Public Release. #COVID19 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: NSW Health is alerting people who attended Monopole Restaurant Potts Point on October 4 from 6-8pm, or travelled on several bus and train routes, to monitor for symptoms. It comes as contact tracers are frantically trying to track down the movements of people connected to, three new cases of the virus across parts of Sydney's west. Yesterday there were 11 new cases & no deaths reported. Restrictions in Victoria have been tightened in response to the spike in new cases across the state with premier Daniel Andrews extending the current state of emergency for at least four weeks to allow police the power to enforce social distancing rules. There are concerns thousands of commuters may have been exposed to COVID-19 after NSW Health sent out an alert for several Sydney public transport lines. "I've had some positive news overnight. As for the likelihood Queensland will extend its border ban with NSW past the proposed November 1 reopening, Ms Berejiklian accused Annastacia Palaszczuk of constantly changing the rules.