nhmemorymaker
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Yes, we can assume she is Australian ... I'd like to know where the flight came from, as well. I have scoured every article I can find, and listened closely to the TV news about it, and no-one is saying.
The best I can find is this, from Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young .. "Genome sequencing has come back to show that she has this new variant that has been picked up in South Africa, that is thought to be more contagious," she said.
Australia records first case of 'more contagious' South African coronavirus strain in Queensland quarantine
They never tell us where the flights originate, and even if they did we all know that some Aussies are travelling many miles to get to the repatriation flights, as the flights leave from fairly central locations around the world.
One thing is for sure, we are getting MANY more infected people among the incoming repatriated Aussies. And it is scary for us. Which might be why they don't tell us where the flights originate, as there might be a public call to stop the flights.
I tried to "scour" as well...with zero success, so determined it is intentional in their reporting, probably for the reasons you mention. But, do you folks feel confident of the Contact Tracing and Quarantine program you are using? It does seem highly regimented at least.
Remind me....are these mostly people who have been "stranded" in another part of the world for a long time? Are they not required to test negative before getting on the planes? Are the planes your own airlines only, or are they from other ? Just curious. I remain anxious as we learn about the new South African strain.... so this ongoing story in Australia is going to remain interesting to all of us!