decrepit said..
how sick was he but? just testing positive doesn't make you highly infectious, you have to be sneezing and coughing to really spread germs around.

Agreed. For most of us we would think we just have a cold and only go see a doctor or go for a Covid test a few days later. This guy, given his job is very risk for exposure, probably raised the flag as soon as he felt slightly unwell.

We really don't know when people are infectious after they have gotten it, and it will probably change with different variants of the virus.

psychojoe said..
This guy didn't raise the flag. He's 20, he didn't get sick. He also didn't wear a mask while performing quarantine duties.
I'm forced to question the intelligence of anyone that thinks Mark's done a great job keeping the virus out. It's only luck that the half life of Covid is three minutes in the Perth sunshine and twelve hours in a refrigerated environment.

Didn't he call in sick to work?

MM didn't keep Covid out. Why did you come here from Vic again?

edit: This is what was reported on one news report

"The guard completed two 12 hour shifts on 26 and 27 January," Premier Mark McGowan said.

"Exactly how the infection was acquired remains under investigation.

"He developed symptoms on Thursday 28 January, and phoned in sick and did not go to work at the quarantine facility."

"It would be extremely expensive to retrofit a hotel's aircon system to individually isolate each rooms return air."
Cost even more not to.
If we value the time of each of the 2,000,000 lockdown participants at $200 per day then this little exercise would achieve a conservative price tag of $2,000,000,000.

After enduring 2 x 2 weeks hotel quarantine due to McClown, I could help but laugh when I heard Greater Perth was going into lockdown, at least his own constituents got a taste of his rules.

Laverton.

Perth Covid Rules Explained. (Copy paste, I don't care. At least I got rid of all the emojis for you. You're welcome.)

So our 5 day full lockdown in Perth has officially been lifted due to 0 transmissions SO FAR of that 1 highly contagious UK strain of COVID.

From 6pm tonight (not 5.55pm) we are free to go back to some bit of normality but there's a few restrictions in place.

Now this is where it gets interesting, because I personally didn't realise how sophisticated COVID actually is, thank me later.


- I can go for a stroll around the neighbourhood, but I have to wear a mask because I can still catch COVID, now if I up my pace to a run (vigorous exercise) I can remove my mask, I presume it's because COVID can't keep up with my pace.
Wow, that's just amazing, never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd outrun a deadly virus

- Businesses that were closed can reopen, EXCEPT casinos and nightclubs, why?? Well because if you dance you can catch COVID, doh!
Always enjoyed a lil shuffle when I get a 15c win at the casino.

- it's ok though, all I need is an invitation to a wedding or funeral and I can enjoy a dance with the other 150 people at that function, because clearly COVID isn't getting an invite, bit rude to exclude but there you go.

- I have to wear a mask going in the door of a pub/restaurant, but when I'm eating or drinking I can remove it, I can only presume COVID is stuck at the door getting asked for ID; great, gives me enough time to inhale my dinner.
But just because I'm eating at my favourite restaurant again after being deprived for 5 days while it was closed, does not mean I can do a happy dance in there; I have to remember if it's not a wedding or funeral COVID will get me. Why did security let it in?

- I planned a private party at my house, we'll be indoors & outdoors but there's only 20 people allowed now with the restrictions because COVID knows if there'll be 21 people at my house, but I need to invite at least 150 people so, panic over, I'll just move the party to a pub or restaurant, doesn't matter if it's an indoor or outdoor venue, as long as it's not a private gathering and now everyone can come.... and we can dance without the threat of COVID.
Unsure if my guests have to wear a mask though, maybe I'll have a themed masquerade party, when life gives you lemons ha.
If Marky boy can wear it on his eyes so can my guests

- We can't visit the elderly in the aged care homes as they're not allowed visitors. But I can get my long awaited boob job & Brazilian butt implants & my family and friends can visit me in hospital to check out my new tits and ass; obviously very important to me after being a whole 4 or so hours in surgery on my own without seeing family and friends.

- Kids go back to school on Monday, if your child is 12 on Monday they don't have to wear a mask, but on Tuesday if your child turns 13, they better get that mask on or risk a big fine, again how sophisticated is COVID that it knows your age?

- Teachers have to wear a mask but they can take it off while teaching, so clearly COVID is showing some signs of compassion in Australia and stays away so our kids can have an education, but is it?
This deadly virus is ready to pounce the minute the teacher stops teaching and forgets to put on the mask, so at some stage, in that staff room or in the corridors or in the playground, our teachers (definitely not anyone under 12) could get COVID and not be able to teach, therefore no education for the kids.
It's such a sneaky virus.

- Also even though last year we were advised to NOT wear masks by the minister for health to protect against COVID, I think it's best we just disregard that public statement and do exactly what they're telling us to do now.


So as we move into the next week with these small restrictions in place let's just take some time to take all that in.

Stay safe everyone, we've got this.
(actually don't say we've got this or you'll be getting shunned by the community)

FormulaNova said..
Bikertoy, you are missing the idea that it's all about statistics and trying to protect people but at the same time let the economy and people resume some sort of normal.

Sure, people take their masks off when eating and drinking, but if they are using them in most other normal day to day interaction, the chances of something being passed on is reduced.

Imagine what would happen if the government said that all interaction was banned without a mask. I.e. no eating or drinking in public, and all the food places would have to shut.

I think the opinion of state governments has changed for the use of masks. I think in the beginning they argued it was dangerous as it gave people a false sense of security. Now it seems that they recognise it can limit transmission and it's better than hoping that people are careful.

In a nightclub there are going to be a lot of people drinking, i.e. facemasks off, and talking loudly and close to each other. Surely that's pretty obvious?

I have been pretty impressed by the people in Perth that have happily donned masks to return to almost normal. The more people that do it the more people will accept it as expected.

There is the occassional genius though that tells me that the mask is somehow poisoning them with CO2. The scary thing is that these people don't realise how much CO2 is already in air.... we are doomed!

I'm missing the idea eh?

I've got a pretty good idea that you're completely missing the point, as usual, especially with your talk about statistics and numbers...

eppo said..
A anything but the N95s have now been proven by extensive testing overseas that they do not reduce the chance of infection at all. The COVID mRNA virus is just too small.
but ... what I think masks do is remind us to keep our distance. I know when I put it on (I leave it on the car dash) I go ... oh that's right. And I see others with them on and go "ah yeh". Keep ya distance. Be as careful as you can. I think that is really the only benefit. It is I suppose a symbol of community cooperation.

that being said I'm always sceptical of governments making more rules and taking more control because history shows they never give it back unless by force. Power hungry psychopaths the lot of them.

I thought this one had been done to death months ago. Sure, they don't stop you breathing in the virus, but that's not the point...they stop you spreading droplets a large distance if you are one of those spittle talkers walking around a supermarket or wherever.

FormulaNova said..
... I am pretty dumb sometimes.

Even a child can see it.

Carantoc said..

FormulaNova said..
... I am pretty dumb sometimes.

Even a child can see it.

Oh no! I green thumbed this and can't figure out how to remove it...

I meant to hit the flag to report this as appropriate

Baby-Formula said..
...and if people miss out on going to a nightclub for a few weeks, bad luck to them.

Ahhh...I get it now. If it's in your small sphere of interest, a compromise is ok, but if it's not, well screw those people eh?

We gotta keep the restaurants open, let people dine in, it's not like they can't adapt to take-away and delivery services...
Nightclubs can go suck it, bad luck, no compromise for them, who cares if they go bust.

CH3MTR4IL5 said..

kiterboy said..
Perth Covid Rules Explained. (Copy paste, I don't care. At least I got rid of all the emojis for you. You're welcome.)

So our 5 day full lockdown in Perth has officially been lifted due to 0 transmissions SO FAR of that 1 highly contagious UK strain of COVID.

From 6pm tonight (not 5.55pm) we are free to go back to some bit of normality but there's a few restrictions in place.

Now this is where it gets interesting, because I personally didn't realise how sophisticated COVID actually is, thank me later.


- I can go for a stroll around the neighbourhood, but I have to wear a mask because I can still catch COVID, now if I up my pace to a run (vigorous exercise) I can remove my mask, I presume it's because COVID can't keep up with my pace.
Wow, that's just amazing, never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd outrun a deadly virus

- Businesses that were closed can reopen, EXCEPT casinos and nightclubs, why?? Well because if you dance you can catch COVID, doh!
Always enjoyed a lil shuffle when I get a 15c win at the casino.

- it's ok though, all I need is an invitation to a wedding or funeral and I can enjoy a dance with the other 150 people at that function, because clearly COVID isn't getting an invite, bit rude to exclude but there you go.

- I have to wear a mask going in the door of a pub/restaurant, but when I'm eating or drinking I can remove it, I can only presume COVID is stuck at the door getting asked for ID; great, gives me enough time to inhale my dinner.
But just because I'm eating at my favourite restaurant again after being deprived for 5 days while it was closed, does not mean I can do a happy dance in there; I have to remember if it's not a wedding or funeral COVID will get me. Why did security let it in?

- I planned a private party at my house, we'll be indoors & outdoors but there's only 20 people allowed now with the restrictions because COVID knows if there'll be 21 people at my house, but I need to invite at least 150 people so, panic over, I'll just move the party to a pub or restaurant, doesn't matter if it's an indoor or outdoor venue, as long as it's not a private gathering and now everyone can come.... and we can dance without the threat of COVID.
Unsure if my guests have to wear a mask though, maybe I'll have a themed masquerade party, when life gives you lemons ha.
If Marky boy can wear it on his eyes so can my guests

- We can't visit the elderly in the aged care homes as they're not allowed visitors. But I can get my long awaited boob job & Brazilian butt implants & my family and friends can visit me in hospital to check out my new tits and ass; obviously very important to me after being a whole 4 or so hours in surgery on my own without seeing family and friends.

- Kids go back to school on Monday, if your child is 12 on Monday they don't have to wear a mask, but on Tuesday if your child turns 13, they better get that mask on or risk a big fine, again how sophisticated is COVID that it knows your age?

- Teachers have to wear a mask but they can take it off while teaching, so clearly COVID is showing some signs of compassion in Australia and stays away so our kids can have an education, but is it?
This deadly virus is ready to pounce the minute the teacher stops teaching and forgets to put on the mask, so at some stage, in that staff room or in the corridors or in the playground, our teachers (definitely not anyone under 12) could get COVID and not be able to teach, therefore no education for the kids.
It's such a sneaky virus.

- Also even though last year we were advised to NOT wear masks by the minister for health to protect against COVID, I think it's best we just disregard that public statement and do exactly what they're telling us to do now.


So as we move into the next week with these small restrictions in place let's just take some time to take all that in.

Stay safe everyone, we've got this.
(actually don't say we've got this or you'll be getting shunned by the community)

Whine much? If we had every control to prevent covid people would complain about a police state. If we had no controls people would complain about the government not preventing people from getting covid. When we relax a few things to make life easier for people and business, people complain about the inconsistencies.

Doesn't seem that much of a burden to be a decent human being - wear a mask most of the time, support local business to stay afloat if you're comfortable, and don't dick about in big crowds that make it hard to trace if there is a positive case.

and maybe not whinge about having to wear a mask for all of two weeks for the first time since the pandemic started.

Who's whining?

lotofwind said..
Shouldn't this be in the WA section? (Whining Aussies)

That's the type of response from a Nonsense Spewing Welshman.

lotofwind said..
Its pretty simple really, highly trained medical specialists in this field recommended a lockdown for a few days and wear a mask to stop something that may get out of hand if no action taken.
Its always funny hearing people with no qualifications or medical training saying the experts have no idea and are wrong lol.
A few days of missing Perfffs awesome beach breaks and wearing a mask is not really much of an issue??? Is it??

Who's doubting highly trained medical specialists?

Buster fin said..
Laverton.

jeez mate - quarantine isnt supposed to be punishment....