The Chief Medical Officer fronted a Senate hearing. Here's what we learned

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Here are the key points from the appearance of Australia's Chief Medical Officer at a Senate committee.

Restrictions that will be discussed by the National Cabinet in coming weeks include the so-called"two-person rule", along withProfessor Murphy said any reduction in social-distancing measures would be dependent on beefing up the public health response, which would mean"testing like you've never tested before".

Professor Murphy was questioned by Labor senator Kristina Keneally on his role in the Ruby Princess fiasco.

 

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The Senate is a waste of time & space.

Who gave permission to the NRL if not the AHPPC?

Strategy is still as flaky as sh*t... fortunately the Plague Princess has gone but the effects remain... and someone should take responsibility for the mess and RESIGN

Ummmmm ok So they are either negligent or criminal.

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