Welcome to Tuesday, which, when America gets here, will be the most talked about Tuesday we’ve had in decades.
All eyes are, understandably, turned to the United States, waiting to see the outcome of the election. The only thing for certain is it’s going to be a very bumpy few weeks, no matter who wins the election. I was taught never to tempt demons, so I’m not wishing, but it’s not hyperbole to say that there is a lot riding on the outcome of this election – not just for America, but the world.
Closer to home and it’s lobsters which have auspol watches nervous. China is once again flexing its trade muscle, and, as Daniel Hurst has reported, that’s not something which looks like changing any time soon. Australia is looking to expand its trade horizon, but that takes time. So, in the meantime, the Australian government is trying to walk a fine line between politics and economics – but we don’t exactly have a lot of power in this game, and it shows.
And of course, we are still in the midst of a pandemic. NSW has broken its – and Australia’s – run of no community transmission, with a case at a Liverpool restaurant.
NSW Health has issued an alert after a staff member worked while infectious with the virus. NSW Health is advising those who dined or worked at Jasmins1 Lebanese restaurant in Liverpool during the past week that a staff member is now a confirmed case of Covid-19.
This person will be included in tomorrow’s numbers.
Anyone who worked at or attended the restaurant for more than one hour on the following dates and times is now considered a close contact and must get tested immediately and isolate for a full 14 days from exposure, regardless of the result:
Anyone who attended for less than one hour during the above times is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, you must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received.
We’ll cover all of that and more, as it happens. You have Amy Remeikis with you.
Ready?
