AUSSIE HEALTH MINISTER HINTS POSSIBLE LOCKDOWN IN COVID-19 HOTSPOTS

Canberra: Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt has flagged that COVID-19 hotspots could be locked down to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Addressing the spike in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Mr Hunt said that there’s a possibility of tighter lockdowns in some local government areas.

“That’s why very high levels of testing are being sought in those areas,” Mr Hunt said.

“There’s a possibility of tighter lockdowns, as we did in North West Tasmania, is on the table, and I think it’s very important to be honest about that.”

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, the key decision making committee for health emergencies, said that of the newly confirmed cases in the past week, 116 (83 per cent) were reported in Victoria.