The United States has reported a record 91,248 new coronavirus cases in a single day and 1,055 deaths, its largest daily increase, according to the CDC
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By Simon Smale
WA border announcement big boost for state's sporting teams
Yesterday's border announcement has significantly boosted the hopes of WA's professional summer sporting teams of being able to play regular games at home.
The WA Cricket Association says it should further assist efforts to bring Big Bash League matches to Perth and it will work closely with the State Government and Cricket Australia to secure local games.
The Perth Wildcats basketball team say any easing of restrictions is welcomed but they remain concerned by crowd limits, with almost 11,000 members hoping to attend games at the 14,000 capacity Perth Arena.
Perth Glory chief executive Tony Pignata says the announcement should end talk of the state's football team going into a "hub" and it should be able to begin playing home and away games from the A-League's start date of December the 27th.
By Simon Smale
Fines issued for NRL grand final breaches
It followed footage showing fans mingling, hugging and drinking while standing during last Sunday night's NRL grand final.
Liquor and Gaming New South Wales says patrons need to be aware of the rules when attending a venue and that there is no excuse for "throwing the rules out the window."
Two other venues at Sydney Olympic Park have also been issued $5,000 fines for Public Health Order breaches during last Sunday's decider.
They are The Brewery at the Novotel and the Locker Room.
By Simon Smale
What is a weak positive test?
What does 'low positive' case mean? Aren't cases just negative or positive?-Confused
Hi, Confused.
You'd think so, right? Well, apparently not.
Professor Sutton addressed this yesterday.
"We often think about tests in really black and white ways, that you have a positive or a negative and there is nothing in between but the reality is, for any test you can think of in the world of pathology, there are always some uncertain ones that sit in between," Professor Sutton said.
Professor Sutton said the PCR test is still "99.9 per cent" accurate but some ambiguity is to be expected based on the number of test results.
By Simon Smale
By Simon Smale
More Foley fashion advice
Foley brings back the bow tie..?-Mmm...why not....
See, I feel that veteran baseball reporter Ken Rosenthal has the bow-tie angle covered...
For those that aren't aware of Mr Rosenthal, he wears a charity's bow tie during each MLB game that he is covering on FOX.
On the subject of Martin Foley's jacket, in the past he's worn a (slightly) more flamboyant green/ baby blue number (in contrast to the more conservative navy/deep blue/grey of Dan or Brett). I wouldn't mind if he stuck with that style of his.-Fashions on the lectern
Hi, Fashions on the lectern.
Yeah I think that's a good look for him, We'll have to wait and see I guess.
By Simon Smale
Much better plan...
Morning Simon! Wondering what time Martin Foley will... No, you know what? I’m taking a break too and going out for brunch. Cos I can!-In Melb
You'll be able to catch up later on the blog.
Speaking of catching up, I keep forgetting to put up yesterday's blog because, well, it was yesterday and today is today.
By Simon Smale
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Christmas is not far away, it's time to be kind to each other
I’m sad 😢 It will be Christmas soon. Be kind to those that can’t see their families. You don’t need to ask us to lunch as that wouldn’t be right for social distancing but just a phone call or a card will do. Kindness and acknowledgment of sadness goes a long way this year.-Ex-pat
Hi, Ex-pat
As someone in the same boat as you, I really do feel your pain.
I hope that you're able to keep in touch with your relatives via online calling methods and that your friends stay close this holiday season.
By Simon Smale
Why does news channel say there were four cases?
Why does Ch24 say 4 new cases today on a banner, when ABC news website and the blog says 1 new case?-Puzzled
Morning! On the ticker on the ABC news channel it says 4. Maybe the typist had a few too many drinks last night! Any chance you could pass it onto them?-Wendi
Hi Puzzled, Wendi
There has only been one case today. It was just an error with the tech that puts the ticker up.
By Simon Smale
More information on Halloween
Wait Halloween is Irish? Since when? What is going on Simon?-So so confused
Hi, So so confused.
I may have jumped the gun in saying they were the same thing, but Halloween is based on an ancient Gaelic festival that celebrates the end of the harvest period and beginning of winter.
It was traditionally thought of as being a time when the boundary between the worlds was thin and spirits would walk among us.
That has since been commandeered into the modern festival, as explained here.
Dia duit, nÃl Halloween Éireannach. Hi Halloween is not Irish. It’s USA American adapted from UK. OÃche Shamhna is Irish it’s starts on the eve before Nov 1. Nov 1 is also a festival day and the festival last for the whole of November. It has similarities with Halloween in the way that the Day of the Dead does but is not halloween. Recently in Ireland OÃche Shamhna and Halloween have become like the same due to USA influence -same as here.-OÃche Shamhna And Halloween aren’t the same
Go raibh maith agat.
By Simon Smale
More details on today's single case in Victoria
Victoria's CHO, Professor Sutton, has tweeted some information about today's sole case.
"Today’s single case is a low positive and in isolation. Result will go through expert panel review today," he said.
By Simon Smale
What if you don't have a smart phone for the QR code?
Being an old buzzard I don't have a smartphone. Does this mean I can't go to a cafe or restaurant etc. because I can't scan on the way in?-OldBuzzard
Hi, OldBuzzard
Nothing wrong with not joining the cult of the smart phone...
First things first, the vast majority of Australians do have a smart phone. A Deloitte survey in 2019 put smartphone penetration at 91 per cent.
But, of course, that's not 100 per cent so businesses have to cater for those who do not have a smart phone and that is with the old fashioned pen and paper.
Up here in Queensland, I've seen both used in tandem.
You could also check out these stories with a more local angle:
By Simon Smale
One case in Victoria
Great news only one case today in Victoria. Will Martin Foley front the media in a North Face jacket?-Stay safe Melbourne
There's not been this much scrutiny over what people will be wearing in Melbourne since last year's Brownlow...
We'll have to wait on Martin Foley's attire for the day, but let's not rule anything out.
By Simon Smale
Unconfirmed reports...
Martin Foley has been seen waiting for the shopping center doors to open so he can get a North face jacket before todays presser-Foley Sighting
I, for one, would not be upset if he walked out decked out like he's raided the local op shop for the most outlandish coat he could find, just for giggles.
He might only get one shot, so why not go all out and make a statement.
By Simon Smale
Swimming questions
Morning! I noted the opening of Melbourne’s indoor pools was planned for after Sunday, 8 November (subject to maximum of 20 patrons or density quotient). Is there any information regarding whether this only applies to commercial pools or if pools for residential apartment complexes can open at that time too? Thanks :)-Water Baby
Hi, Water Baby
Currently, swimming pools in apartment complexes or shared residential properties are closed under Third Step restrictions.
I can't find any rulings on when this will change I am afraid.
The alternative, of course, is to swim in the sea...
Yesterday I swam in the bay with 9 of my friends. Such a simple thing gave me so much joy.-Baywatch
By Simon Smale
As a parkrunner, I should have known this...
parkrun - no caps, no gaps.-Cooldown
"parkrun"-Dolly or Bev
parkrun, not Park Run!-all lower case no space
By Simon Smale
By Simon Smale
When will Park Run be back?
Do you know when Park runs will be back? Surely we're close-Need to run
Hi, Need to run
Park Run is up and running again in some areas.
In fact, according to the Park Run website, 47 are in operation across WA, the NT and Tasmania, with 4,946 plucky runners taking part.
From this weekend, there will be runs operating in the ACT too, while in South Australia runs will resume on November 21.
Of course, there is nothing from stopping you from going down to your local park and just going for a jog...
By Simon Smale
Western Australia's hard border could get softer
Pretty please, be covid-safe. If we get to 28 days sans community case, WA will let me in to see my family!-I want to see my Mum!
That's right, I want to see my Mum!
Very low risk jurisdictions are defined as having had no local cases in the previous 28 days, and include Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
Travellers from these jurisdictions will still be subject to certain requirements though, such as agreeing to a health screen and taking a COVID test.
People coming from New South Wales and Victoria will still need to self-quarantine for 14 days in a "suitable premise" and present for a COVID-19 test on day 11.
"In effect, the existing COVID safety rules will continue for people who have recently been in New South Wales or Victoria," Mr McGowan said.
By Simon Smale
Regional questions
Hi Simon, Any chance NSW will open their border to regional Vic?.. noted yesterday Qld opened their border to regional NSW....-Hopeful
Hi, Hopeful
Yesterday Daniel Andrews said that he felt it was understandable that Gladys Berejiklian would want to wait for clarification on the QR Codes and for all of Victoria to be on the same level before opening up fully.
He did say that there were conversations ongoing about the potential for an expanded border bubble, but didn't offer too much more clarification.
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