Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP says he expects the Victorian COVID19 death toll will continue to climb, encouraging Australians to 'keep their determination up' to stop the spread of the virus as the numbers are “nowhere near what we'd like them to be”.
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“Through tears, they’ve told me of their mums and dads, the contributions they’ve made to their family and community and how they should never have spent their final hours isolated and alone,” he told the Senate.“I have been working every day with the aged care sector - providers, staff and families - to ensure that these people in care, those who first cared for us, receive the highest level of protection. For this, I am accountable.
"Whether they be in the hotspot of Melbourne or they be in regional parts of the country where they're dealing with the incredible frustration of border restrictions, can I thank the small businesses of this country, the large businesses of this country, keeping people in work," he said. The police chief did not know the exact date the concerns were raised but said it occurred in the “early days” of the program.
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