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**FairmontGS** · 27-03-2021, 05:26 PM

Queensland coronavirus testing rates triple as authorities confirm new case of community COVID transmission

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Aides to New York Governor Cuomo subpoenaed in sexual harassment probe…
Every single TV show and movie dropping on Stan in April 2021.

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Queensland health authorities have detected another case of community transmission linked to a Stafford man who was confirmed to have coronavirus on Thursday.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said a Strathpine man had tested positive and contact tracers were still determining his movements.

She said a list of high-risk places would soon be released.

The Strathpine man was a close contact of the landscape gardener from Stafford, whose case was linked to involving the highly infectious UK strain of the virus, known as B117.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/brisb...?ocid=msedgntp

T3rminator · 27-03-2021, 08:05 PM

Ex-CDC Director Robert Redfield believes COVID-19 came from Wuhan lab

https://nypost.com/2021/03/26/ex-cdc...rom-wuhan-lab/

Fauci rejects ex-CDC director’s claim that COVID-19 came from Wuhan lab

https://nypost.com/2021/03/26/fauci-...came-from-lab/

Was just thinking, if it came from an animal naturally, then it is very unlikely it would have been a single host at the wet market. Likely whichever species it is, would still be roaming around, and we should be seeing fresh outbreaks all over the place, but we aren't.......hmmmmm.

**FairmontGS** · 27-03-2021, 08:16 PM

AFL prepares for the worst as 15,000 ordered to take COVID-19 tests in Victoria

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Brisbane Lions players and officials are among more than 15,000 people in Victoria who have been ordered to get coronavirus tests after a second case of locally acquired coronavirus was discovered in Queensland.

Although Queensland government restrictions remained unchanged on Saturday night, the AFL was busy planning contingencies in the event the two current local COVID-19 cases will trigger lockdowns and border closures in the sunshine state.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/v...27-p57ej8.html

Tickford. · 27-03-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zilo

I was about to say you were talking through your anus again...but then I realized you were just scoring a cheap political shot in an adult discussion.

Most people would've realised that I was being silly by saying Pfizer effects your memory, etc. But you actually, for a second, thought I was being serious, and you were going to point out that I was 'talking through my anus'?? You actually took the time out to point it out in a post??

Genius!!

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Originally Posted by zilo

Not a vaccine please check facts before replying

I will help you.....immofon

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...Yq4vSUTYcQZQ6u

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Noooo!!? Really?? And here I was thinking that Novichok was a vaccine. How stupid of me.

Again, anyone could've seen that I was being silly, but thanks for taking the time out to point out "the facts" to me. It's good to know there are geniuses around here to correct idiots like me.

BTW Zero, QLD could go into lockdown, and you might need a border pass again if you're planning to travel to QLD. You know, that big G pass that let's you stay for only 14 days!

Genius!!

MITCHAY · 27-03-2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DJR-351

Australian vaccination rollout risks falling behind rest of world

https://www.9news.com.au/national/co...-world-_270321

It's behind by a lot but we haven't been getting the supplies we ordered to fill the gap either. Let's see how it looks by the end of April now that local supply is online.

We really have no choice but to divert some of our local supply to PNG at this point, they need it more than us.

It doesn't look like the EU is going to allow our order to be diverted to the PNG.

**FairmontGS** · 27-03-2021, 09:37 PM

Dan Andrews turns on the state defences...

https://youtu.be/PvP89SDePFE

https://youtu.be/A_sY2rjxq6M

Ben73 · 27-03-2021, 09:46 PM

Time for a hard border closure. No QLDers allowed into other states under any circumstances.

zilo · 27-03-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tickford.

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Genius!!

Can't reciprocate, sorry.

zilo · 27-03-2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

No, no, you mistake what I’m saying. I’m just stating that our generation were all inbred with a natural distrust of the Soviets and Russia. I’ve traveled from the far east to Moscow and St Petersburgh and you wouldn’t find a nicer bunch of people.

My apologies, you are quite right, the Russians have been demonized by the west. We all think they eat their babies and rape their daughters.

To think they could make the most effective vaccine at the cheapest price in the smallest time frame is just embarrassing to both the pharma and academic machines.

MITCHAY · 27-03-2021, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Time for a hard border closure. No QLDers allowed into other states under any circumstances.

To Anna's credit she hasn't slammed it shut yet

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Originally Posted by zilo

My apologies, you are quite right, the Russians have been demonized by the west. We all think they eat their babies and rape their daughters.

To think they could make the most effective vaccine at the cheapest price in the smallest time frame is just embarrassing to both the pharma and academic machines.

So effective that Putin won't even get jabbed in front of world but has no issues with the media taking pics with his shirt off at every opportunity

zilo · 27-03-2021, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GasoLane

Sputnik was released to the public before trials were finished.

The leader of Russia doesn't need approval from western critics.
He has emergency powers which he enacted.
Any leader in the west could have done the same...except they didn't have any product to endorse.

It turns out he made the correct call, based on the proven expertise of his team.

Doubts were seeded when President Putin surprised the world by announcing Russian approval for emergency use of Sputnik V as early as August 2020, before phase I or II data had been published and before the phase III trial had begun.

Just because the western experts weren't privvy to the program doesn't mean that the Russian program is inferior, dangerous..whatever.

There is a good chance that the Chinese vaccines are just as effective, do they care if the West approves? Nope.
We can all shake our heads and say they must be lying about their low deaths and cases of Covid....but what if it isn't a lie?

zilo · 27-03-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

So effective that Putin won't even get jabbed in front of world but has no issues with the media taking pics with his shirt off at every opportunity

Pretty sure he doesn't need to pamper to voters for approval like Biden.

And that is what he replied with when met with the exact criticism you mention.

Unless you reckon he is waiting for one of the western vaccines?

: yelrotflm

MITCHAY · 27-03-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zilo

Pretty sure he doesn't need to pamper to voters for approval like Biden.

And that is what he replied with when met with the exact criticism you mention.

Unless you reckon he is waiting for one of the western vaccines?

: yelrotflm

No he doesn't because he is a leader for life now like his buddy Xi Pindick. They don't have to even worry about votes.

Putin is a well known terry tough nut but can't even get his own vaccine on camera

**GasoLane** · 27-03-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zilo

The leader of Russia doesn't need approval from western critics.
He has emergency powers which he enacted.
Any leader in the west could have done the same...except they didn't have any product to endorse.

It turns out he made the correct call, based on the proven expertise of his team.

Doubts were seeded when President Putin surprised the world by announcing Russian approval for emergency use of Sputnik V as early as August 2020, before phase I or II data had been published and before the phase III trial had begun.

Just because the western experts weren't privvy to the program doesn't mean that the Russian program is inferior, dangerous..whatever.

There is a good chance that the Chinese vaccines are just as effective, do they care if the West approves? Nope.
We can all shake our heads and say they must be lying about their low deaths and cases of Covid....but what if it isn't a lie?

At least you're following the script..................

"Don't answer the question that is asked. Answer the question that you wish had been asked"

**FairmontGS** · 28-03-2021, 09:34 AM

Brisbane man who tested positive to coronavirus partied with friends while waiting for his result

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A Strathpine man who tested positive to coronavirus held a party for 25 people at his home after being instructed to isolate while he waited for his test results.

This time, two men in their 20s tested positive to the UK variant.

The men — from Stafford and Strathpine — are the latest cases in a cluster that also includes a doctor from the Princess Alexandra Hospital and two returned travellers, who tested positive earlier this month.

It is not clear if the Strathpine man — who held the party — will be fined for ignoring a directive to isolate.

The men tested positive after visiting dozens of locations, including supermarkets, bottle shops, Bunnings stores and shopping centers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-...ases/100030522

Yellow_Festiva · 28-03-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Brisbane man who tested positive to coronavirus partied with friends while waiting for his result

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-...ases/100030522

Until someone like this gets a massive fine and time behind bars it will continue to happen.

Absolute and utter selfish scumbag...

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Yellow_Festiva · 28-03-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

To Anna's credit she hasn't slammed it shut yet

So effective that Putin won't even get jabbed in front of world but has no issues with the media taking pics with his shirt off at every opportunity

I think he did get the vaccine...

Seen the most recent pic of him with his shirt off??

Sporting quite an epic rack..

**russellw** · 28-03-2021, 01:27 PM

Data valid as at 00:00 GMT March 27th, 2021.

Note: As not all Australian States report at the same time, the data below is based on the previous full day reporting.

10 new cases for Australia and no deaths so the CMR is 3.108%.

2 new cases and 0 deaths for NZ so CMR is 1.048% and active cases 74.

The UK had a lower 3,865 cases yesterday and 58 deaths.

Just over 79k new cases in the USA yesterday and 1,371 deaths sees CMR at 1.819%. Note that the USA is actually minus one day due to time differences.

Other notable points: (weekend reporting)
Global cases pass 127M, the last 1M in 2 days;
Europe passes 900k deaths;

Ethiopia (2,173); and
Peru (11,919)

... recorded new daily highs; those in blue for the second consecutive day and those in red for a third or more consecutive day.

The Netherlands, Namibia and Kazakhstan move above the 90th percentile for their 10 day average while Slovakia and Armenia drop below.

**FairmontGS** · 28-03-2021, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Brisbane man who tested positive to coronavirus partied with friends while waiting for his result

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-...ases/100030522

Not the case...

COVID case party claim a 'misunderstanding' based on information from man, Qld Health Minister says

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When a Strathpine man in his 20s tested positive for COVID-19, authorities reported that he threw a party for 25 people while awaiting his result.

But less than 24 hours later, it was found that was not the case and, in fact, he was at home with his four roommates and one other person.

The man in question, who is currently in a Brisbane hospital, has asked for privacy, saying the situation has "caused him a great deal of stress".

So how did authorities get it so wrong?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-...take/100034116

**buggerlugs** · 29-03-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Not the case...

COVID case party claim a 'misunderstanding' based on information from man, Qld Health Minister says

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-...take/100034116

Looks like the police owning up to this one.............

Yellow_Festiva · 29-03-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Until someone like this gets a massive fine and time behind bars it will continue to happen.

Absolute and utter selfish scumbag...

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Wish to retract those comments as they were based on false information.

I wouldn't like some random online incorrectly calling me names.

**Polyal** · 29-03-2021, 11:22 AM

Annnnd greater Brisbane in lockdown, not cool but targeted lockdowns are better than statewide I guess.

Yellow_Festiva · 29-03-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Annnnd greater Brisbane in lockdown, not cool but targeted lockdowns are better than statewide I guess.

This QLD case is a mystery. Apparently out and about for 3 weeks before detection?? How has there not been a flood of cases?

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tweeked · 29-03-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

This QLD case is a mystery. Apparently out and about for 3 weeks before detection?? How has there not been a flood of cases?

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I reckon 30 degree days and British covid don't like each other. Let it out in Melbourne in 2 months time and it will be a different matter.

**russellw** · 29-03-2021, 12:46 PM

Data valid as at 00:00 GMT March 28th, 2021.

Note: As not all Australian States report at the same time, the data below is based on the previous full day reporting.

6 new cases for Australia and no deaths so the CMR is 3.107%.

1 new case and 0 deaths for NZ so CMR is 1.048% and active cases 75.

The UK had a lower 3,862 cases yesterday and 19 deaths.

Just under 64k new cases in the USA yesterday and 791 deaths sees CMR at 1.818%. Note that the USA is actually minus one day due to time differences.

Other notable points: (weekend reporting)
India passes 12M cases;
Europe passes 39M cases;
Asia sets a new daily case high of 163,253;

Bermuda (81); and
Bahrain (1,027);

... recorded new daily highs; those in blue for the second consecutive day and those in red for a third or more consecutive day.

No countries move above the 90th percentile for their 10 day average while Czechia drops below.

**russellw** · 29-03-2021, 01:48 PM

I know I keep banging on about the 90th percentiles but it really is a good indicator of which countries are getting a handle on their case numbers and which aren't.

As a guide, our 90th percentile is 276 but our 10 day average is 9 and peak is 15 which is a good example of being well on top of case numbers.

Here are some examples from the other end of the spectrum. Note that a 'peak' within the last 10 days above the 90th percentile is not as bad as a 10 day average above! Peak numbers in red are also a new daily high.

**FairmontGS** · 29-03-2021, 03:06 PM

Well that went from PANIC to don't panic and back to PANIC!!

Three-day lockdown for Greater Brisbane as COVID cases climb

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Greater Brisbane will be locked down for three days from 5pm today after 10 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the state overnight. The state’s top doctor says there’s now ‘significant’ community transmission.

Four of the new cases were locally acquired and are part of the new cluster of the highly-contagious UK-strain that emerged late last week.

One of the new cases had travelled to Gladstone from March 25 to 28.

Six of today’s 10 cases were detected in hotel quarantine, prompting the Premier to cut international arrivals.

One of the local cases is believed to be a nurse from the PA Hospital who had worked in the COVID ward. She has been on leave and had not received a COVID-19 vaccination.

The lockdown will include the council areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, Redlands and Ipswich.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...aaa527828d2db6

**russellw** · 29-03-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Well that went from PANIC to don't panic and back to PANIC!!

Three-day lockdown for Greater Brisbane as COVID cases climb

Taking a leaf out of the Victorian Play Book. I see Victoria recorded their first case in 19 days today so perhaps we'll get en Easter present of the panic kind.

T3rminator · 29-03-2021, 04:29 PM

Timing is impeccable. Christmas, new years, and Easter.

Two of the positives went to Byron Bay whilst infectious.

Will our dear supreme leader pull the trigger and turn nsw red? Next couple of days is going to be interesting.

**FairmontGS** · 29-03-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by T3rminator

Timing is impeccable. Christmas, new years, and Easter.

Two of the positives went to Byron Bay whilst infectious.

Will our dear supreme leader pull the trigger and turn nsw red? Next couple of days is going to be interesting.

No no please, not the disco lights!