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Melbourne imposes new virus restrictions as Australian Open tennis hotel worker tests positive

23 Sept 04:33 Key points summarised by AI

Melbourne reintroduced mandatory indoor masks and capped gatherings at 15 people after an Australian Open hotel quarantine worker tested positive for COVID-19.
The positive case disrupted the Australian Open, cancelling all warm-up matches for Thursday and sending over 500 tennis players and officials into isolation.
Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews stated the Australian Open is still likely to proceed, noting initial tests for contacts of the infected worker came back negative.
Australia's national cabinet is set to discuss potentially moving hotel quarantine programs to regional areas following recent instances of the virus escaping into the community.

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.