Ruby Princess under Army guard
Ruby Princess cruise ship with more than 200 COVID-19 virus infections among her 1000 crew, is being guarded by NSW Police and Australian Army patrols.
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Army lance-jack on NSW COVID-19 contact-tracing team
A sprawling ‘starburst’ of COVID-19 infection can spring from a single person before they test positive or are isolated. CAPTION:
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Veteran gives away $100 shopping vouchers during COVID-19 crisis
Beau King, who served in the Army for eight years, is giving back to the Townsville community by giving away $100 Woolworth’s vouchers to those in need.
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Operation COVID-19 Assist grows
The ADF is contributing to the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a range of logistical and personnel support.
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Message from the Chief of Army to Army families
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr issued a message to Army families encouraging them to stay connected and discuss Operation COVID-19 Assist.
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No new COVID-19 cases in Defence for four days
Defence has not recorded a new case of COVID-19 since mid Friday last week, with every update since reflecting nil change to the running total.
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1400 ADF deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist
Defence currently has approximately 1400 personnel deployed across the country as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.
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US NavSec falls on his sword after attacking USS Roosevelt captain
Acting Secretary of the US Navy Thomas Modly who sacked the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has fallen on his sword.
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Signals Directorate attacking foreign COVID-19 scammers
Australian Signals Directorate is cracking down on offshore cyber criminals targeting Australian households and businesses through COVID-19 scams.
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Virus made me a morning person
How are you coping with this social isolation? I’m doing alright with reading, cooking, jigsaws, exercising and getting out for a walk on a regular basis.
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Can New Zealand’s lockdown be justified?
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR, attributable only to the author. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CONTACT. . FILE PHOTO: Jacinda
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Welcome home from ops – do not pass go
On Thursday 2 April, 180 Australian Defence Force personnel returned home from operations in the Middle East – and went straight into quarantine.
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Defence COVID-19 cases hit 30
“Defence is currently managing 30 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 1.30pm on 4 April 2020.
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Confirmed Defence cases of COVID-19 – now 29
“Defence is currently managing 29 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 9am on 4 April 2020.
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Captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt relieved of duty
The commander of the US aircraft carrier knocked out of action by a COVID-19 outbreak after a visit to Vietnam has been relieved of duty.
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Defence managing 28 cases of COVID-19
“Defence is currently managing 28 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 12.30pm on 3 April 2020.
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CSIRO begins testing COVID-19 vaccines
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for the COVID-19 virus.
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Chief of Army issues rallying call to troops
CA Lieutenant General Rick Burr issued a message to troops encouraging them to look after themselves and their families – and prepare for a new fight.
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27 cases of COVID-19 in Defence
“Defence is currently managing 27 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 11am on 2 April 2020.
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1100 ADF now assigned to COVID-19 fight
Approximately 1100 ADF personnel are now deployed as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist to help civilian authorities in the fight against the disease.
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