Two additional deaths linked to Ruby Princess...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward April 13, 2020 Two additional deaths linked to Ruby Princess New South Wales Health has confirmed two deaths - a man and a woman both in their 70's - linked to the Ruby Princess cruise ship bring the total cruise ship deaths to 18. University sector asking states and Commonwealth to 'step up' and provide further funding The coronavirus pandemic is causing a "difficult situation for everyone but for universities particularly because of a downturn in the numbers of international students coming here to study," according to Universities Australia CEO Catriona Jackson. Australians are 'magnificent' isolators Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised Australians who "magnificently" isolated over the Easter long weekend – pointing out less than 13 per cent of usual transport was undertaken over the period. Stop thinking about your shelf: Australia has enough food for 75 million people National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simon says "having enough food" is "not one of the things Australians should be worrying about" during the coronavirus pandemic. Border Force commissioner calls for 'hard border' at Australia's ports The Border Force commissioner is calling for a "hard border" at Australian ports to prevent further outbreaks of the coronavirus following the Ruby Princess cruise ship fiasco that saw virus-infected passengers released into the community. 'Far too early' for COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says "it's far too early" for social distancing restrictions to be eased despite the downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Australia. Hospital coronavirus outbreak forces 5,000 Tassies into quarantine Up to 5,000 Tasmanians face two weeks in quarantine as the state government seeks to limit the spread of a cluster of coronavirus cases on the North West Coast. NRL will need special rules to meet May deadline A key political ally for the NRL has conceded the competition will have to have special rules in place if the league is to get up and running by May 28. Tasmania forces 4,000 - 5,000 health workers into quarantine Tasmanian authorities have forced 1,200 health professionals from the North West Regional and Private Hospitals to enter a 14 day quarantine period due to concerns over a cluster of coronavirus cases among health workers in the north-west region. The govt is 'putting an ideological sword' through superannuation Lower income Australians are putting their future prosperity at risk if they take up the government's "highly irresponsible" offer to withdraw some of their superannuation, according to Labor backbencher Ed Husic. Frontline healthcare workers to recieve $3m boost The government is set to announce a $3 million funding boost to train and support frontline healthcare workers. Boris Johnson leaves hospital British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left hospital after making a recovery from the coronvirus. March labour force figures to be 'first hard indicator of the economy' Economist Stephen Koukoulas says the March labour force figures will be the "first hard indicators of the economy" since the coronavirus lockdown. Sir Stirling Moss dies, aged 90 British Formula One legend Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90 after a long battle with illness and is described as 'the greatest driver to never win the world championship'. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe