'It's obviously a diabolical situation that is going on in India at the moment, but it does put extreme pressure on our systems here in Western Australia and indeed in other states.' AusPol 9News
, a decision which would strand thousands of Australians amid a genuine health crisis.
However, four new cases in quarantine have been reported, all linked to returning travellers from India, whereWA Premier Mark McGowan has backed an anticipated ban on flight arrivals from India."This case and the other four confirmed cases in hotel quarantine all originate from flight MH125 that arrived from Kuala Lumpur into Perth on Saturday, 24 April," Mr McGowan said.
India is facing a 'tsunami' of coronavirus cases, with grounds being converted into crematoriums for mass cremation in New Delhi.
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