The surge was largely driven by older Victorians, with 20 per cent more senior myki card holders using the public transport network on August 15 than on August 8.Overall, the numbers of people travelling around Melbourne has fallen dramatically through lockdown: public transport use was at 9 per cent of pre-lockdown levels on August 15, pedestrian traffic was at 15 per cent, and road use at 33 per cent.
Visits to parks have increased under stage four restrictions by 12 per cent across Melbourne, according to the government data.Premier Daniel Andrews on Saturday acknowledged the difficulties of sticking with the restrictions. "I just say to people, we can't just stop. We can't give up. We've got to keep going. The only thing that wins, if we let our fatigue get the better of us, is this virus. It'll spread more rapidly. It'll take more lives.The state recorded 182 new cases on Saturday, the second day running with fewer than 200 cases. A man in his 50s was among 13 people to lose their lives to the virus. Other victims were aged in their 70s, 80s, 90s and one woman was older than 100.
"Even though this is a challenging time, some humour is a very good thing to just try and remind people that we all have a part to play," Mr Andrews said.
I would urge Brett Sutton and Daniel Andrews to resign immediately. They have failed spectacularly compared with the other states. Over 400 have died already. They are not being open and honest, so of course public cannot trust them any longer.
How qualified is Brett, is he also a pseudoscientist
You are so Big B ..... Ed You making So Not to like you all mr
Should have followed Sweden's lead. Substantial natural herd immunity has beaten the virus. They are lying on beaches, no masks, enjoying their freedom. Is Dr Brett Sutton still pushing for that mythical unnecessary vaccine? Has he some reward coming his way from Big Pharma?
Ballarat has 4 active cases. For fark's sake open up the regional towns. The mental health impact is far greater than any Covid impact. The people in he country have 'done the right thing.' At least let them take off the farking masks Mr Premier.
Just a parrot making noise. Hit us with facts sir. We’re adults. Tell us the truth. Be clear on underlying health conditions and deaths of the vulnerable. What’s the death rate for healthy people and let us make our own decisions you coward.
Why stay the course? This vaccine will not make people immune, just help with symptoms. The virus will still be spreading, people will have to acquire natural immunity. Destroying the economy, watching our friends kill themselves - this is pointless and treasonous. Cui bono?
Brett Sutton, as a CHO, you need to tell Victorians how far away a vaccine is. Because lockdowns assumes a vaccine is coming. It assumes a zero virus strategy until then. So how far away is it Brett? You took a hippo oath Brett, and you have most gloriously broken it.
Dan and Sutton, working on their next excuse
resignDanAndrews
Sounds positive. Another few weeks. Keep testing, more & wider testing. Implore business & govt sectors to improve border & biosecurity procedures, disinfection & quarantine controls. DanielAndrewsMP
No need for concern. The fear-mongering continues 24/7. Here, read something useful.
If it is not coming from Jenny how can it be believed, where is Jenny asking for a friend.
SCOTT MORRIOSN'S FEDERAL AGED CARE MINISTER HAS ZERO CARE AT ALL FOR THE ELDERLY WHO DIED OF COVID. SCOTT MORRISON BELIEVES HE IS FIT FOR THE JOB.
What choice have they? You've locked them in you numpty....
Sit down egg
This is not a pandemic. Pandemics are about deaths not suspected cases, and falsified death certs. This is a political hoax, push by fear like the War On Terror was. All for your globalist 'Vaccine ID' agenda to enslave AUS, intentionally banning HCQ also as it stood in the way
We just have to hang in there for the sake of all Victorians. Don’t give up! We can do this.
VictorianCHO you said today that if u test 5000 asymptomatic ppl you'll get 1 positive. When will you come clean about truth around asymptomatic cases and their near inability to spread? When will you stop pretending case counts are relevant given 80-90% asymptomatic?
VictorianCHO is it true we have to complete a social inclusion course before you and dopey Dan will release us
We will decide, not an incompetent medic.
We’ve got this, Vics! Keep it up, for all our sakes!
Fingers crossed 🤞 Victorian really needs this. Lots of people are really missing their freedom and wanna miss their friends and family.
Stay at home while you all get arrested 😂
LOCKDOWN IS NOT FUCKING MEDICAL, IT'S HYSTERIA
And basically said, even going off stage 4 restrictions, masks will be apart of our lives.. That is a BIG NO! VictorianCHO . You in your own statement have said the figures are BS from people dying with the virus not from as a direct result of the virus!!! All lies all BS!
And then will you tell us how we can live our lives? We need more instruction as we are all inferior to your super powers
Ego it’s not a dirty word
Given its a police state at the moment we don't have much fucking choice do we?
This guy is a study in the results of continuously banging your head up against a brick wall