Frankston may declare a ‘pandemic’. Schools close, businesses shut, and the future is uncertain for many. Long lines formed outside Centrelink Mornington this morning, as phone lines backed up and the MyGov website went down due to increased traffic. Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Sixty-one new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed yesterday – bringing the total number of cases in Victoria to 355.The new cases include 34 men and 25 women, with people aged early-teens to mid-eighties. Two cases remain under investigation.At the present time, there are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
THE state of emergency declared in response to the growing threat of COVID-19 may trigger Frankston’s pandemic plan. A state of emergency was called by the state government on 16 March. Premier Daniel Andrews said it would be in place for “the next four weeks to assist with measures designed to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and give our health system the best chance of managing the virus.” Frankston mayor Sandra Mayer said “like all Victorian councils, Frankston City Council has a pandemic plan in place and it is likely the state of emergency will activate this plan.” “We are…
THE show will not go on at the Frankston Arts Centre. The centre will close for nearly a month, from 16 March to 13 April, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A statement put out by the Frankston Arts Centre on 16 March read that “in line with the latest advice from the Australian federal and Victorian governments on the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, Frankston Arts Centre will be temporarily closed from Monday 16 March through until Monday 13 April.” “The venue closure means that all scheduled performances and events from Monday 16 March to Monday 13…
Scammers play on COVID-19 fears. ANZAC services cancelled. Big Picture Festival will go ahead, but keep your distance. Scammers take advantage of virus fears AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has warned people to be aware of scammers using the COVID-19 crisis to sell fake cures and products. Read the article here. ANZAC service cancelled FRANKSTON RSL’s ANZAC Day services have been cancelled. Read the article here. Picture festival proceeds, distance encouraged TOURS through Frankston will proceed as part of the Big Picture Fest this weekend. Read the article here. *** Key facts from today’s Victorian COVID-19 update: Twenty-eight new cases of coronavirus…
FRANKSTON RSL’s ANZAC Day services have been cancelled. The RSL released a statement this week saying that “all activities normally conducted around or on ANZAC Day have been cancelled”. “This includes our venue’s normal luncheon held for veterans and their families,” the statement read. “At this stage, the ANZAC Appeal plans remain unchanged. “We ask for your complete cooperation and understanding as we continue our commitment to offering a quality-based community hub for all people of our community to enjoy.” The RSL will continue to operate poker machines in their venue. Only alternate machines will be available to “encourage social…