Testing queues in Bondi and eastern suburbs face hour-long wait times, after two newly reported covid cases warrant concern amongst residents.
The two new covid cases have surfaced from the same household, with the first case belonging to a man in his 60’s, who transports international flight crews.
The frontline worker, who has not received any vaccine against the virus, has ignited conversation about the necessity for those at high risk to get the jab.
Following the number of deaths at the hands of covid-19, people are frustrated that compulsory vaccinations are not instilled for frontline workers.
Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness, Jane Halton, echoed these concerns, stating how important it was for those coming into direct contact with international travellers, to get vaccinated.
Am quite sure no staff from David Jones Bondi Junction will catch Covid because Covid would have to find them first and let me tell you, I’ve tried and failed.
— Kerri Sackville (@KerriSackville) June 16, 2021
Despite the seemingly dire situation, people have adopted a light-hearted approach to the recent news.
NSW Covid cases at Bondi Junction Westfield are now the primary way I learn about new niche international films
— Naaman Zhou (@naamanzhou) June 16, 2021
Dr Jeannette Young, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer, spoke on behalf of authorities when she mentioned that they will be “closely monitoring the situation in NSW” and that anyone who visited the exposure sites and is now in Queensland must quarantine immediately.
Covid is like a dodgy ex: just when you’ve forgotten about its existence, it goes and shows up in Bondi.
— Byron Kaye (@byronkaye) June 16, 2021
She also stated that the Queensland government “act quickly in these situations“, hinting at potential border closures if the situation escalates.
A full list of the latest exposure sites can be viewed here.
