The response centre said it was supporting 11 aged care facilities to progressively transfer residents back from hospital or other alternative accommodation but that only 45 people had been returned to their homes through the centre's efforts since September 1.
Mr Buffone, a former Country Fire Authority chief seconded by the federal government to run the response centre, is heading to Canberra to lead the Home Affairs Department's crisis preparation for the summer bushfire season, but says he will stay with the Victorian aged care response for as long as he is required.
"We need more workers in aged care which is an opportunity to contribute to the country’s economic recovery.
Good now let's focus on opening UP! Case numbers excluding aged care are comparable to Sydney one month ago. They can go out, eat out, work somewhat freely, live life. Let's go!
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