

Health officials are urging that masks be worn in large events held in the open air. Israel reimplemented some of its coronavirus restrictions, despite a successful vaccination campaign, due to new cases of COVID-19. The figure went from 53% June 4 to 57% as of June 21, but Ige said the state will reach its goal by July 8. David Ige had previously said Hawaii would lift these travel restrictions when the state reached 60% vaccination levels. Restrictions in Hawaii for vaccinated travelers, for example, will be lifted next month even though the immunization rate currently remains under the state's goals. At the same time, President Biden announced that the White House will miss its goal of getting 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health warned that the delta variant poses a serious threat to unvaccinated people. The picture looks very different in the U.S., where many places are still reopening despite warnings from health officials. These decisions come as the more transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus becomes the dominant strain in several countries. Parts of Sydney will go into lockdown late Friday because of a growing coronavirus outbreak in Australia's largest city.Īn increase of coronavirus infections around the world is forcing some governments to reimplement lockdown measures to control the spread of the virus.įrom Australia to Israel and around Europe, health officials announced new restrictions ahead of the weekend as they report clusters of outbreaks and try to mitigate further transmissions. “I look forward to working with Kelly and the Executive Team of Optus who are providing inspiring and innovative leadership in the telco sector.People line up in their cars to get tested for COVID-19 at a pop-up testing clinic at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Friday. Speaking about her new role, Berejiklian said in a statement: “I am excited and proud to join an organisation that impacts the lives of millions of Australians every day and prides itself in providing outstanding customer service. In bringing our business-focused teams together under this newly created role I truly believe that our collective energies can deliver superior customer outcomes in market segments that continue to be dominated by the incumbent.” “I believe she will be a game-changer for Optus. “She also builds and fosters loyal and dedicated teams who really go above and beyond for her. “Gladys is a proven leader who demonstrated her renowned strength, leadership, discipline, and composure in successfully guiding Australia’s largest state through one of the biggest challenges in its history while earning the support and gratitude of the community for her tireless contribution,” Bayer Rosmarin said. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin officially announced Berejiklian’s appointment on Friday. Encouragement for her to run came from Scott Morrison himself, however, she ruled out a return to politics in December. Since stepping down as NSW premier, rumours have circulated about whether or not Berejiklian would be running for the federal seat of Warringah – previously heald by Tony Abbott. The corruption watchdog’s findings are due to be handed down later in February.

ICAC has not yet released its findings in a final report.

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to join Optus, beginning in her new role as managing director, enterprise, business, and institutional from February 28th.īerejiklian resigned as premier in October last year off the back of an Independent Commission Against Corruption investigation into her potential breaches of public trust during her relationship with disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire.
