The use of private security guards in Sydney's quarantine hotels is now under the microscope, with failures in monitoring guest movements being blamed for the surge of cases in Victoria
Professor Kelly said the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee is now considering masks for hotspot areas in Victoria due to the high levels of spread through the community.
"The virus is likely still circulating among people in the community with mild symptoms," Dr McAnulty said. "As such, the risk of outbreaks and resurgence of cases remains."Ambulance officers in HAZMAT gear attend the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney to see a potential Coronavirus patient Photo Nick Moir 31 March 2020reported quarantine hotel security guards were sleeping on the job, with fears an outbreak similar to Victoria's could happen in Sydney.
NSW Police said 500 officers were deployed to the 22 hotels per 24-hour period, with assistance from 150 Australian Defence Force personnel and private security contractors.
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