The logic we knew. Aged Care Residential facilities not purposed built to or "proxy hospitals" to care for COVID-19 residents. "Long-Term Care Facilities as a Risk Factor for Death Due to COVID-19" Gandal N.

Mask truth: medical masks for clinicians 98% protection. Cloth mask 10-60% but better than nothing! Wear a mask on public transport. Give mask a soapy wash daily; on/off with clean hands; store in ziplock bag. #Covid19aus #coronavirusAustralia

14 days from last 0 case for each state indicates confidence community spread negligible. We aren't there yet. "Precautionary Principle" states we sometimes need to act in absence of evidence - please wear a mask on public transport/planes.

Coronavirus cases in Aged Care should be immediately hospitalised. Better to immediately relocate those infected to hospital wards dedicated to Covid-19 cases. #agedcare #Australia #auspol #ausbiz

Not concerned. Johns Hopkins played catch-up today, 114 Ozzie cases dumped on today's date. China accused of 'data dumping' mid-Feb. But happens during large outbreaks.

Doing well Australia! Getting a flu shot reduces surge on overworked healthcare providers; saves on COVID-19 testing due to similar initial symptoms; keeps flu away; all good! Stay well, stay home.

Good to see @Covid19NSW targeting hotspots, to test the community, before considering loosening social restrictions. Targeted and wide spread testing flushes out mild cases for isolation and reduces spread. Please get your flu shot to reduce demand on our healthcare system.

We are starting to “flatten the curve” in Australia and health officials can soon flush out Covid-19 clusters. But expect a spike in cases, as reported n today’s @australian

Curve flattening ? Oz epi curve below shows decline daily cases. But like big outbreaks (SARS '03) dont just stop dead; have long tail over many weeks from few cases. To prevent resurgence keep border closed, place mild cases away from households.