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Under the new rules, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for a minimum of seven days. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. The announcement of the date was made just two weeks after the first Australian cases ofOmicron were confirmed. Mark McGowan also confirmed that the hundreds of people already undergoing 14 days of mandatory quarantine in WA would be allowed to leave earlier. "It's been incredibly challenging, however, we've been fortunate enough to have the cross-section of business, so we've had some essential corporate travel and we've had some resource travel that's kept us going.". Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is set to give a coronavirus update following this morning's National Cabinet meeting. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Vaccinated international arrivals will no longer need to hotel quarantine and can instead self-isolate if they can find a suitable premises. The men, aged 23 and 29, travelled in one truck from NSW, via Vict. "It's nice to be living rent free inside Mark McGowan's head," Mr Hastie told ABC Radio Perth. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon. The WAgovernment is committinganother $511 millionto social housing and homelessness initiatives under the state budget in a fresh bid to offer enough properties for those most in need. "The state government is committed to strengthening the relationship to benefit the local WA economy and local jobs into the future.". Under the new protocols, someone will be classified as a close contact if: There will no longer be testing requirements for casual contacts, but people are still urged to monitor exposure sites. MrMcGowan said it was necessary to adopt the higher caseload guidelines as case numbers were expected to rise in the coming days. WA Premier Mark McGowan says the new rules, which were first announced by the government in late January, were needed as Omicron continues to spread through the community. "It's been a long time coming, particularly for those businesses here in Perth," he said. flew into Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit to WA's largest trading partner since COVID. "So, a guy like [former finance minister] Mathias Cormann had the same view as me, but he had no sway on this issue," Mr McGowan can be heard telling Mr Barber. The Australian Nursing Federationtoday called on the government to delay the opening of the border, sayingthe state was "not ready"for community spread of omicron. CoreLogic data shows Australian property prices have risen for the second consecutive month, suggesting a downturn in the housing market is coming to an end as interest rates stabilise. "He's undermining the national interests by going overseas and running down Australian MPs who, in fact, share almost a bipartisan position with the Albanese government on defence and foreign policy matters," he told reporters. But West Australians remain divided over the looming openingand the virus coming into the state. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/mark-mcgowan-andrew-hastie-trade-barbs-on-china/102240934, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. In a statement, WA Health said one of the new cases waslinkedtothe Hyatt Regency hotel cluster and the other was a household contact of a previous case related to interstate travel. After doing everything possible to keep COVID out for nearly two years, WA is about to let the virus back in. "Instead he's off to China, trying to do Penny Wong's job as foreign minister. "Being a good policymaker is actually understanding that trade and national security are linked, you have to balance those things and that's why you can't focus on one to the exclusion of the other," he said. One new COVID case has been confirmed in WA, in a 25-year-old French backpacker. So I think it will take a few months before people feel confident.". Having quit stand-up last year, the comedian is making her theatre debut playing a character she understands on a 'gut level', because she reminds her of her mother. The Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson will also attend with the Premier to make an 'important' announcement. 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Collingwood come from the clouds yet again, Jason Horne-Francis inspires a resurgent Port Adelaide and Toby Greene breaks Sydney's hearts. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds. In-depth analysis, business, sport, weather and more. Key points: Mark McGowan made disparaging remarks about Andrew Hastie while in China Mr Hastie responded with a statement of his own He described the WA premier as a 'prison guard looking for work' Mark McGowan flew into Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit to WA's largest trading partner since COVID. In addition to the two locally acquired cases, the state's tally now stands at 1,276. Mr McGowan vowed to set the date in stone once the state reached the 80 per cent vaccination milestone for people over 12, which is dueto happen today. 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Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has told media today that while his decision to keep the WA border closed has been unpopular, he will not be pressured to make any changes. Mr McGowan has maintained a very different tone on China, last year accusing the eastern states of failing to appreciate China's contribution to Australia's economic success. "Every other thing we have done over the course of the last two years has been to get ready for this point, because we haven't effectively had spread of the virus in Western Australia for two years. WA Premier Mark McGowan says thenew rules, which were first announced by the government in late January, were needed as Omicron continues to spread through the community. spending $185 million in measures to boost businesses and attract tourists, international students and workers to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen. Learn more IN FULL: WA records no new COVID-19 cases | ABC News ABC. RATs become legal in WA described issues with gold the Perth Mint sent to China as a "storm in a f***ing tea cup". The WA Premier Mark McGowan says the state has recorded 68 new covid-19 cases to 8pm last night, 38 of those are new local cases. Mr Hastie said he wished Mr McGowan would focus on "things that matter", like fixing the main hospital in the Mandurahelectorate, as well as the housing shortage. The first would be people desperate to reconnect with familyand business travellers who have been waiting to get back into WA. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3BWr8YeABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. "I feel that WA, we've done really well, everything is still open. Definitions of close contacts and protocols for isolation in schools will be in line withthe new rules being rolled out for the wider community. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "I'm with Mr McGowan all the way. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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Investigations continue into how one of two cases announced on Wednesday,a womanwho acquired the virus from an unknown source, was exposed to COVID-19. Catch up on the latestCOVID-19 news here. Phasing out property tax breaks could save $74b but it also could create 'significant economic shock'. Prolific goalscorer Jhaniele Fowler reach another Super Netball milestone as West Coast Fever prove too good for Sunshine Coast Lightning, while the Thunderbirds continue their good form with a victory over the Magpies. A mother pleads for out-of-home care fundingfor herdaughters, who aresuffering dailydistress caused by noise and vibrations fromworkon the nearbyAlbany Ring Road bypass. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? So which ones are best? Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. Then her family intervened, A year ago, this Australian couple fled Ukraine with their three cats. Premier Mark McGowan will hold a press conference at 1.45pm (local time). A dozen staff memberswere in isolation after coming into contact with a man infected with COVID-19 following confusion about isolation protocols. Hide Yabuuchi is desperate to return home to Japan as he has not been able to get backthere for three years. We digest the week that was. In his statement, Mr Hastie offered a stinging assessment of Mr McGowan's character. The tests became legal in WA on Monday but pharmacists have raised concerns over a lack of guidelines around their use. Both are in quarantine. National cabinet encourages wearing masks to combat COVID-19. For more Health & Wellbeing related news and videos check out Health & Wellbeing >>. Eleven of the other 14 new cases related to returned interstate travellers and three cases are related to overseas travellers, with allin quarantine. No new cases for the state. "We have a mask culture back home anyway," he said. WA Premier Mark McGowan has called a COVID-19 press conference for 12:30pm. Travel into WA from every other stateand territoryhadbeen considered an 'extreme' risk since last Thursday, essentially blocking all forms of incoming travelexcept for in exceptional circumstances. National cabinet encourages wearing masks to combat COVID-19. The date was likely to be set for late January or early February, the Premier said, with an aim of reaching 90 per cent full vaccination across the over-12 cohort. Footage of the event provided to media outlets included shots of a conversation Mr McGowan had with AustCham's chair, Vaughn Barber. The tests became legal in WA on Monday but pharmacists have raised concerns over a lack of guidelines around their use. "Our clinics will also provide RATs to be used later in the isolation period or at day sevenahead of coming out of self-isolation.". The state's total remains at 1,096, with three cases in hotel quarantine.WA has reached 1 million double doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.WA Health is reporting compliance rates of tier-one health workers having at least one dose of the vaccine is in the high 90s. "That means they need to be confident that the venue will be open and they will be able to go across the border and get out again.". The WA Premier appears hesitant to set a new reopening date after his last-minute border backflip, but how long can that last? They went into self-quarantine last Tuesday after two teachers at the school tested positive for COVID-19. National cabinet encourages wearing masks to combat COVID-19. If they have no symptoms after seven days, the person is allowed to leave isolation without being required to undergo testing. A firm date for the reopening, which is likely to come in late January or early February, is expected to be announced on Monday. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation.For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZYWatch more ABC News content ad-free on iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.auFollow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_auFollow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnewsNote: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia The WA Premier Mark McGowan says the state has recorded 68 new covid-19 cases to 8pm last night, 38 of those are new local cases. "We are going to back to our country, so yeah, we can't wait for it," he said. Catch up with The Loop, Jock Zonfrillo remembered as an 'incredible chef' and influential member of Australia's culinary landscape, Selling the furniture and couch-surfing: Families forced to make 'impossible' decisions amid fears inflation crisis hitting kids, 'Until we meet in heaven': Maryborough community comes to grips with triple fatality as loved ones remembered, Perfect storm brewing for housing market and it could make buying your own home a pipedream, Clare desperately wanted to stop drinking but she couldn't make it stick. Mr McGowan said he expected the WA government to have 8.5 million rapid antigen tests available by February 5, on top of supplies sourced privately. "He had a lot of sway, but on this issue he was the odd one out. Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds, share more detailed plans for the state's planned reopening, today called on the government to delay the opening of the border, fallout of thisweek's COVID-19 case at Fiona Stanley Hospital emergency department, Australian Medical Association called for tougher restrictions, Staff given 'conflicting advice' after COVID scare at Perth hospital, reigniting calls to delay WA border opening, WA records five new local COVID-19 cases, including one mystery infection, Owner of busy Perth bars and clubs issues stark warning about 'full shutdown' when WA reopens, Timely reminder: How to respond if you test positive to COVID-19. WA Premier Mark McGowan will address the state's COVID-19 concern after an infected man attended at least one Perth nightclub over the weekend. "If this is what happens with just one COVID patient, just one COVID patient, what is going to happen when we open up the borders and we have hundreds if not thousands of new cases every day? When he plays the piano, he can hear an orchestra inside his head, Posh new details for Bentley Continental, Flying Spur models, Hospital found to have failed to provide timely care before toddler's death, SsangYong Musso update leaked, new interior coming. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "The rules around rapid antigen tests will be based around the best practice based on the experience over east.". The remarks prompted a swift rebuke from Mr Hastie, who accused the premier of being "out of his intellectual depth" in a statement,labelling him a "prison guard looking for work now the pandemic has ended". We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Perth lost the fifth and final men's Ashes Test after Cricket Australiadecided to move the match due to Western Australia's COVID-19 restrictions and was forced to swap the2022 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships with the Gold Coast,which was due to host in 2023, to provide "planning clarity". "That's what's going to be necessary to reconnect WA and we're confident [the government is] going to stay the course and bring that business back in.". After one quarter in the sun, Queensland has been knocked off the top of CommSec's State of the States economic rankings, and overtaken by the island state, which now leadson three key indicators. Recent vivid and strong aurora australis events have captured the attention of hundreds of lucky star gazers. UPDATE: Mark McGowan has announced a community case of COVID-19 in Western Australia. Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds, Timely reminder: How to respond if you test positive to COVID-19. The Premiersays casual contacts won't need to get tested and isolation periods for COVID cases will reduce when WA hits a "high caseload", as the staterecords 14 new localinfections. Ms Sanderson said, in line with national advice, the tests were safe to use on children from the age oftwo. WA Premier Mark McGowan is expected to provide a COVID update on Monday morning. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? Under the government's transition plan released in November, interstate arrivals will be required to be double dose vaccinated, return a negative PCR test 72 hours prior to departureand undertake a test on arrival in WA. She said children aged 12 to 17 could perform the test themselves with a parent or guardian supervising. maintained a very different tone on China, last year accusing the eastern states of failing to appreciate China's contribution to Australia's economic success. "They require certainty, and we just don't have it. "My grandma was really happy, she texted me saying, 'Woohoo, seven days! "I think it's really hard when you're a long way from your kids, and everyone is trying to put on a brave face and there's a lot of tears and a lot of emotion that you try not to focus on," Pippasaid. With limited time off work, Cameron was only going to have a few days in Perth after isolating before she was due to fly out. Watch it LIVE here. We'll bring it to you LIVE here on ABC Perth's Facebook page when it happens. There will also be relaxed isolation protocols introduced for interstate and international arrivals in WA from Wednesday, with their quarantine period also to be halved from 14 to sevendays. "This will be a more effective way of managing the burden on our hotel quarantine system going forward," he said. It comes as pressure mounts onthe WAgovernment from the business and medical sectorto share more detailed plans for the state's planned reopening to the rest of the country on February 5. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/mark-mcgowan-unveils-new-covid-isolation-rules-wa/100811220, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. Mr McGowan also announced changes to the state's hotel quarantine system. ', everyone was really pleased.". Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has called an unusual evening press conference to update the state on COVID-19. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation.For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZYWatch more ABC News content ad-free on iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.auFollow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_auFollow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnewsNote: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/wa-expands-proof-of-vaccination-requirements/100754194, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. Watch it LIVE in the video player ABOVE as soon as its available. WA Premier Mark McGowan is holding a COVID-19 press conference.Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3Ob9CVRWestern Australia has recorded 7,426 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths dating back as far as April 4.The two people who died were a man in his 90s and a man in his 30s.There are 215 people with COVID-19 in hospital, with four of them in intensive care.There are currently 39,591 known active cases in Western Australia.ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. "If he's suggesting I've swallowed Cold War pills, he should ask Richard Marles, our defence minister, and Penny Wong, our foreign minister, whether they're taking the same medication as well because I'll tell you what, there's not a whole lot of daylight between us when it comes to Australia's defence and foreign policy at the moment. 431 Most relevant Author ABC Perth DETAILS | https://ab.co/3dPwv0H ABC.NET.AU WA Premier warns 'rogue' states will face ongoing border closures if they don't commit to controlling outbreaks 5 1y Mr McGowanwarned the new rules did not mark the end of the pandemic for WA, saying it was more like the start of it. It will be welcome news for families who have been separated since early last year, those who travel regularly for business, and even those just wanted to be able to holiday outside of WA. Among those celebrating the newsfrom isolation was Perth woman Pippa Hurst and her daughter Cameron, who had moved to Melbourne a few years ago. Premier Mark McGowan has announced WA will drop most of its level two restrictions and loosen its isolation rules from 12.01am on Thursday, March 31. Watch it LIVE in the video player ABOVE as soon as it's available. I'm happy to stay closed to keep us as safe as possible.". "Our expectation is that in order to be fully vaccinated, the Commonwealth rules will say three doses, andonce that happens, we will move to the three-dose rule in due course.". According to Mr Hall, another important aspect would be giving people a reason to come to WA and spend their money on tourism businesses. "The real challenge is to make sure that we've got the business events, the major sporting events, all those locked in and that we don't lose them in the meantime," he said. "Exposure sites related to this case were released yesterday afternoon and further sites may be added. Mark McGowan will provide a COVID-19 update at 2.15pm (AWST) on Thursday. The press conference called for 7:30pm marks the first time the Premier has addressed the state in the evening sinceannouncing the end of a lockdown in April 2021. "There's a lot of pent-up demand, we've seen a significant increase in inquiries, however, they haven't converted to bookings as yet," she said. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has called an unusual evening press conference to update the state on COVID-19. He should do himself a favour and read her latest speech," he said. I think it reveals his mode of operation, the way he talks to people when the cameras aren't running and so my question is, what else has he been saying?". There will not be many public places unvaccinated people can visit, but they will be permitted to get takeaway food and visit roadhouses and petrol stations. But others, like Elaine Faldi, are notso keen on the reopening, having heard of the number of people dying with COVID in other states. Rapid antigen tests will nowbe used by WA Health alongside its PCR testing regime. Bottle shops, gyms, fitness centres, health studios, amusement parks and thezoo are also encompassed by the new rules, which already apply to events with more than 500 people, includingmusic festivals and major stadiums. "If you read what the Premier said before, he's always warned some elements of the Liberal Party about their very provocative statements in relation to China," she said. WA Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson are holding a COVID-19 press conference. Travellers must however wear a mask in indoor and outdoor settings for the seven days after their quarantine period ends.
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