Thread by @SimoLove

BREAKING: International Flights will return into Melbourne a fortnight (Thursday 8 April) with 800 arrivals per week, following several reviews into Hotel Quarantine. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst

Testing of residents increased from 2 to 4 times and days will change. Travellers will now be tested on days 0, 4, 12, 14 and after they leave DOH will ring to check symptoms on Day 16, and travellers are recommended to nget a test on Days 17 and 21. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst

Previously travellers only were tested on Days 3 and 11. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst

-19 Hotels will be part of the program. 3 have had ventilation reviews completed, 2 partially completed, 8 are underway, 6 need further assessment. The Holiday Inn review has been completed. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst

Holiday Inn ventilation has been approved and will be back online, Park Royal is expected to pass (with minor rectification works, some residents may need to be shifted out for the works).
@10NewsFirstMelb #springst

4150 Frontline HQ workers have had their first dose of the vaccine. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst

CQV has rejected a recommendation from Safer Care Victoria for hotel rooms doors to be closed when testing of residents take place, as its too risky to staff. @10NewsFirstMelb #springst