- Statewide, March 30 to May 12, 2020, 43 days * Lockdown two - Ten Melbourne postcodes, July 1 to July 8, 2020, seven days (not counted in the overall citywide figure) - Melbourne, July 8 to . There are currently 14 confirmed COVID-19 patients in Perth metropolitan hospitals, with six in ICU. Western Australians must continue to wear masks in public at indoor . From 5December, venues in WA were required to keep a register of patrons and staff for the purpose of contact tracing. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia may refer to: Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia (2020) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia (January-June 2021) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia (July-December 2021) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia (2022) WA's snap lockdown has ended as planned after no further community cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed . When he tested positive, he was flown by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Perth, and was isolated at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. There were only a handful of cases of community transmission in the state after mid-April,[2] until late December 2021 when a tourist caused an outbreak that led to the cancelling of some New Year's Eve events, and the re-imposing of mask wearing rules in Perth and the Peel region. More than 400 people were arrested and nearly 400 penalties issued. Ten people were permitted in restaurants and cafes, social distancing rules still had to be followed. e UK? Travel from New South Wales and Victoria was already restricted, so only travellers from South Australia and Tasmania are not required to quarantine. [66], The same day, the Australian Government announced its largest economic support package in response to the crisis, a $130billion "JobKeeper" wage subsidy program. [51][52], On 22 March the federal government announced a second stimulus package of A$66billion, increasing the amount of total financial package offered to A$89billion. [2] Enforcement began after 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday 22 July to allow time to acquire a face covering. [149][150][151], On 3 September 2020, the human biosecurity emergency period in Australia under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth) was extended by the Federal Health Minister until 17December. But how much of WAs success so far has been good luck, and how much has been good management? [103][104], On 25 May, a night duty manager at one of Melbourne's quarantine hotels reported a fever and tested positive on 26 May. [135], From 22 July in Victoria visitations to aged care/ health care settings were restricted to carers only and a limit of one hour per day. Parliament was rescheduled to return on 24 August. Use of the app for that purpose was not mandatory, other electronic or paper based systems were also allowed. The man infected a cleaner at the hotel, who then went on to infect two others in the community. This brought COVID-19 related deaths at the nursing home to nineteen and the national death toll to 100. [8], Twenty-four Australians were infected on the Diamond Princess cruise ship with eight being sent to Darwin for two weeks of quarantine. [10], On 1 April, regional border restrictions were implemented across Western Australia restricting travel between regions to essential services only. China accounted for 3000 of the deaths at the time. It will oversee all parts of the Victorian quarantine program. More than 2 million people in the Perth and Peel regions entered a four-day lockdown on Tuesday, after three COVID-19 cases were found in the community. Wednesday 23 March will mark two years since Boris Johnson announced the first lockdown, as coronavirus surged through the UK.. On the first year anniversary, all four UK nations found themselves . South Australia: capped at 200. [182], On 24 November, Victoria recorded no active cases in the state for the first time since 29 February. [73], On 14 July, because of an increase in new cases, the NSW Government announced tightened preventive measures, and introduced new requirements for pubs. Meanwhile in South Australia, which has also eliminated unknown community transmission of the virus, a Victorian truck driver staying in a border town hotel caused a small outbreak after testing positive to COVID-19 on July 30. When the first case arrived in WA on February 21, the state was already in a strong position to tackle it through its geographical isolation from COVID-ravaged countries and its lack of international visitors. 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But just eight hours after the Monday morning press conference, Perth and Peel was placed in a four-day lockdown because of a third case, a man in his 30s who was a casual contact of Case 1022. [42], Also on 18 March, the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas docked in Sydney and discharged about 3,500 passengers. [32] The Victorian government declared they are suspending all jury trials to limit the spread of the virus. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> The man in his 50s arrived from Shanghai on April 3 before going into hotel quarantine. It seeks to avoid duplication of the announcements made by the Australian Government as much as possible. Were working to restore it. This was the first new case in 19 days for the state. The outbreak, which includes 12 cases to date, could not be ruled out as having been sparked by two women who allegedly lied on their border declaration passes to enter Queensland in late July after visiting Melbourne. He was treated at the Launceston General Hospital as he became the first COVID-19 case in Tasmania. [26] Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson advised that they had tested positive and were in isolation. People coming from overseas were required to self-isolate for 14 days. [61] The state's first dose COVID vaccination rate was 95.3%, second dose of 87.9% for those aged 12+, and booster doses 21.9% for ages 16+. [2], On 24 March, the state borders were closed and all interstate arrivals were required to self-isolate for 14 days. Residents will need to have a Service NSW account to receive their vouchers. Perth was deserted as social distancing measures took hold. Firstly it really reinforces that message, which is a true one, that most people who get this disease do recover". [36] The State of Emergency was subsequently extended[citation needed] (see below). [69], On 1 April, the Western Australian State Government introduced intrastate travel restriction, limiting movements between the regions of Western Australia. [122], On 4 July, the Victorian Government announced an additional two postcodes affected by the lockdown until 29July 2020. This was the Territory's first new COVID-19 case in more than a month, with the last reported case being on 4 May. As a result, up to 100 other staff from the airport were required to self-isolate, causing cancellations of flights to and from Adelaide. "(He) wasn't expected to have been infectious in the community. [125], On 18 December, Sydney's Northern Beaches was declared a national COVID-19 hotspot following an outbreak that was linked to 28 cases. This is more than a third from the official number reported so far, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly stating, "I think it is important. Ireland has been in lockdown for nearly six weeks now but as of May 5, . [130], On 12 July, the free Federally funded childcare introduced on 2 April 2020[72] ended, and the Federal Child Care Subsidy was reintroduced. Such work is typically reliant on overseas staff, such as backpackers and seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands. The 78-year-old man, from Perth, was a passenger on board the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship that was forced to quarantine in the Japanese port of Yokohama. From midnight on Wednesday March 25, 2020, the following restrictions are in place. Also on 16 March, the 2020 National Folk Festival in Canberra was cancelled.[37]. In response the Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan labelled Palmer an enemy of the state. New arrivals from WA had to have a COVID-19 test within 48 hours, or undergo 14 days of quarantine. Premier Mark McGowan announced the Perth and Peel region "can return to pre-lockdown life" after that date. [32] The last lockdown specific restrictions were lifted at 12:01am on 14February. [175][176], On 3 November in Melbourne there was an anti-lockdown protest. A senior Victorian Labor source likened this stroke of luck to Premier Mark McGowan being "smacked on the arse by a rainbow". "[145] Also on 14 August in Tasmania, the 2021 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was cancelled. Fri, 23 April 2021 3:19PM. The design features a Wedge Tailed Eagle with its wings raised in flight, while clutching a branch in is talons. The first human case of COVID-19 in Australia was identified in Melbourne in January 2020. The scheme was later renamed "Dine & Discover NSW". [127], On 7 July, after recording 191 new cases, Premier Andrews announced that metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire would re-enter lockdown for a minimum of six weeks from 12 a.m. on 9 July. The upgrade has been postponed to 1 October 2020. It was headed by retired judge Jennifer Coate, and scheduled to deliver its report to the Governor by 25 September.