NSW Health Minister BradHazzard has been targeted by “malicious” and “moronic” pranksters who falsely reported he had tested positive to coronavirus on a rapid antigen test. 7NEWS
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has been targeted by “malicious” and “moronic” pranksters who falsely reported he had tested positive to coronavirus on a rapid antigen test.
“The purpose of is to enable our public health team to keep track of the movement of the Omicron and Delta ... through our community and that informs the steps then that our public health team advise government in relation to,” Mr Hazzard said. “The police will come hunting and if you’re caught, you will cop a $5000 fine but worse still, when you’re telling your friends about that, they will perhaps tell you how stupid you are,” he added.Another 36 deaths were recorded - 22 men and 14 women - most of whom were aged above 70.
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