"We had an early discussion about what that would mean for New Zealand and the transtasman bubble and I expect we'll discuss that again soon," she said. Your News is the place for you to save content to read later from any device. Arthur is a sprightly sailor who turns out to be the son of a Palmerston woman and Tom Neale, a now deceased Kiwi known for living as a hermit on the Cook Island … Drive through flu vaccination clinics are designed to free up health services to deal with Covid-19. Credits: Video - Newshub ; Image - Getty. This morning Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning a state-by-state trans-Tasman bubble was "possible" before Christmas. With New Zealand facing a further 10 days at COVID-19 alert level 2, the Prime Minister has revealed why the whole country is facing restrictions and not just Auckland, the epicentre of the outbreak. A travel bubble between New Zealand and New South Wales could be open within weeks, according to reports out of Australia. She said the time between announcement of the lockdown and admission of the first Covid-19 case this week had been a blessing, when staff had developed and practised new procedures. There were four people aged in their 20s, five in their 30s, two in their 40s, four in their 50s, two in their 60s and two aged 70 or over. Covid-19 coronavirus: A reminder of what life is like at alert level 2 - NZ Herald Owner of new business will go with the flow Josh Thomas, who is a director of Woof! "We were always open to this. The tiny Pacific island of Palmerston is visited by a supply ship twice a year - at most - and the long and hazardous journey deters all but the most intrepid visitors. "If you have an exacerbation of an existing illness, reach out. Election debate verdict: Ardern and Collins draw in round two, but is the die already cast? With community outbreaks of coronavirus in hand both here and in the premier state, the federal government would initially only allow for Kiwi residents to come to Australia, according to a report from the Sunday Telegraph. Ardern confirmed work had been underway for weeks on the prospect of forming a bubble, and the ability to move between parts of both countries that were not affected by Covid-19. There are currently 112 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, 75 in the community linked to the south Auckland cluster, and 37 at the Government's managed isolation facilities. "We don't want people suffering in their homes and thinking they can't get access.". Covid 19 coronavirus: Australia's PM Scott Morrison hints at Tasman travel bubble measures - NZ... Transtasman travel bubble on hold till at least March - Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran - NZ He... TO READ THE HERALD'S FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE CLICK HERE, Second leaders debate: Ardern, Collins face off, Fact-check: False claims flood Trump v Biden debate. Those travellers wouldn't be required to quarantine once they arrived in Australia. The speed on getting it underway would depend on excluding states where Covid was still disrupting communities, citing Victoria, and assurances there were firm borders between those states with infected communities and those you were opening up travel with. News.com.au is reporting the federal government has approached the New South Wales government to discuss different options. The Makino Pool car park in Feilding becomes a temporary flu vaccination clinic to help prevent avoidable hospital admissions. "Ultimately we're a very mobile country - people travel a lot and the best protection is just keeping in place those risk mitigations like social distancing and gathering restrictions, in case we see it go beyond [Auckland].". 2020 US election: Who are the Proud Boys, the group Donald Trump told to 'stand by'? Mood of the Boardroom debate: Robertson digs knife into Goldsmith over errors, Man who left hospital without treatment found, and arrested, 'People ought to have some, some way of saying this is long enough.'. "Ultimately, whether New Zealand opens up to Australia will be a matter for New Zealand, but we are working to make sure we're ready and hopefully we can see those steps taken this year.". Palmerston North Hospital's first Covid-19 patient has been discharged, while a seven-bed intensive care unit and a recently-emptied ward stand ready for an anticipated influx of cases. "Keep in mind, of course, there are those in the South who would have good reason to want to travel into the north as well - it's not just one way," she said. They have included eight men and 11 women, with no cases aged under 20 years old. The MidCentral Health district tally of confirmed and probable cases leapt by six to 19 in the 24 hours to midnight on Wednesday. Act promises to freeze minimum wage for 3 years, return 90-day trials, Twelve new Covid cases - 10 from same Air India flight, 'My parents are looking for me': Father of missing teen's plea on son's birthday, The most important vote in town: Napier aquarium's Penguin of the Year competition returns, Advance NZ loses debate injunction against MediaWorks, New clues on who gets mild or severe Covid-19 symptoms, Melania Trump's 'uncomfortable' moment after presidential debate, Murder accused mum loses battle over cremation after girl's sudden death, Euthanasia debate: 'A compassionate piece of law'.
The travel bubble would at first only be open to residents of the South Island — as the country deals with a cluster of cases on the North Island. Cook said while so much focus was on being ready to care for Covid-19 patients, the Emergency Department and the hospital was geared up to look after anyone needing acute care.

New Zealand's alert levels will be reviewed by Cabinet on September 14 to see if it is safe to drop down to alert level 1. People coming into the hospital would, in most cases, have to come alone. But travel inside the bubble would initially only be one-way with Kiwis heading to Australia, and restricted to those living in the South Island. Previously Ardern scotched any talk of a transtasman travel bubble, saying Australia's coronavirus community transmission levels had been too high to contemplate opening her nation to its citizens. "We're going as hard as we possibly can and it depends still on Australia and the assurance that the protocols are sound enough but I think it's honestly, sooner rather than later now. "Currently everything that's coming in and out of Australia and New Zealand has travellers coming in and out of Covid areas so you have to completely segregate those fliers.". It was something she would be raising with Scott Morrison when they spoke next. The hospital was equipped with seven ventilators, and others could be moved from the theatres. "If you are so unwell you want to see a GP or come to ED, please continue to do so. Nationally the total number of confirmed and probable cases was 797, up 89 from the day before, with 13 people in hospital including two in intensive care. "We're working hard to make sure every safety precaution and measure is in place through our airports, our border protections, screening processes, to make sure people can travel safely between Australia and New Zealand without risk of encountering other air travellers that may be coming in from higher risk countries.

Palmerston North Hospital has first Covid-19 case, Manawatū's fifth coronavirus case confirmed; no-visitor the rule for Palmerston North Hospital, Measures tighten as MidCentral braces for coronavirus lockdown, Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern, Judith Collins fire up in fierce second leaders debate, The Air New Zealand domestic route that didn't survive Covid-19 lockdown, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: October 1, 2020, Live: Judith Collins clobbers Advance NZ, Labour takes on supermarkets, US election 2020: World reacts with worry to first Trump, Biden debate. "The hospital is much different to what it was three weeks ago. ", - additional reporting, Lynley Bilby, rnz. She told NewstalkZB's Mike Hosking earlier discussions with the Australian Prime Minister looked at a "hotspot arrangement" between the two countries.
Whether an increase in testing translated into increased numbers of people needing hospital care was still unknown.

Others were available to be called on from Crest private hospital, and Massey Veterinary Hospital, and a private dentist, and the Government had ordered more. The new cases were all associated with overseas travel or had contact with another known case, according to the district health board's website.


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