Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP has thanked regional Australians for carrying a “heavy burden” throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as he addresses some of the key issues faced by rural communities this year.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thanked regional Australians for carrying a “heavy burden” throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as he addresses some of the key issues faced by rural communities this year. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph Bush Summit, the Prime Minister said a key task for the medical expert panel was to establish a clear, medical definition of a coronavirus hotspot in order for states and territories to effectively roll out a containment strategy.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has touched everyone, anywhere in the world in some way, shape or form. “I know that state borders are putting enormous stress and strain on Australians, especially those in regional communities. “This is heartbreaking stuff and I can understand people’s frustration and indeed anger.
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