Victorian health authorities say it could be at least a week prior to it is understood whether Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest caused COVID-19 to spread in the community.
Bottom line:
- Deputy Chief Health Officer Annaliese van Diemen says authorities are keeping an eye on for cases connected to the demonstration
- Cops are examining video footage of the occasion with a view to fining demonstration organisers
- 4 brand-new coronavirus infections were recorded in Victoria overnight
More than 10,000 people marched from Victorian Parliament to Flinders Street Station on Saturday afternoon in uniformity with anti-racism demonstrations sweeping the US.
Many protesters used masks and gloves and used hand sanitiser at the serene presentation, however the large numbers indicated lots of did not follow health advice to stay 1.5 metres apart.
Gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited in Victoria under the Chief Health Officer’s instructions and police said they would fine the organisers $1,652 each for breaching the limitations
Health officials and political leaders had required the demonstration to be called off due to fears of coronavirus