Why your holiday escape could be even further away: Victoria's huge coronavirus spike threatens to delay three Australian states from reopening their borders
- Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia are wary of opening borders
- Victoria's spike in cases made health authorities worried of community infection
- Restrictions have been reimposed after 25 new cases in Victoria on Saturday
- State ministers have claimed they won't open borders until it is safe to do so
- Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19
The second wave spike of COVID-19 infections in Victoria has threatened to keep three Australian states closed for travelers.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was forced to reimpose restrictions within his state after 25 new cases were recorded on Saturday.
The spike has made health authorities in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia wary of reopening their borders.
Deputy Premier and Health Minister Steven Miles said a powerful second wave of coronavirus could be devastating for Queenslanders.
Three Australian states are wary of opening their borders after Victoria had a spike in coronavirus cases on Saturday. Pictured: signage on the Queensland and NSW border in April
Queensland Deputy Premier and Health Minister Steven Miles said Victoria's spike is a reminder for Queenslanders to stay vigilant when dealing with coronavirus
'It will be so much harder on businesses in the long run if we can't stick to our recovery plans because of further outbreaks,' he told The Sunday Mail.
'Queenslanders have done a good job, making many sacrifices, to keep our communities safe.
'This is a reminder that this pandemic is not over for us yet and we cannot afford to become complacent.'
Mr Miles calls comes after Opposition Deputy Leader Tim Mander claimed there was 'no risk' to opening the borders.
Victoria's case numbers are now the highest they've been in more than two months after four days of double-digit growth, with further restrictions put into place.
From midnight on Sunday to July 12, Victorians will only be able to have five people at their homes. Outdoor gatherings will be restricted to 10.
Cafes, restaurants and pubs had been set to be allowed 50 patrons at one time on Monday, up from 20 currently. That will also be put on hold until July 12.
A police officer moves a stop sign on the Pacific Highway on the Queensland and NSW border in April
Mr Andrews on Saturday said Victorian families were mainly responsible for the coronavirus spike.
'The experts tell us that, largely, the numbers are being driven by families - families having big get-togethers and not following the advice around distancing and hygiene.'
Mr Andrews said about half of the state's cases since the end of April have come from transmission inside someone's home.
'You can see how this could happen. People feeling relaxed at home. Letting their guard down. Letting old habits creep back,' he said.
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said families were to blame for the spike in infections for 'letting their guard down'
The Premier also said he had spoken to Prime Minister Scott Morrison about the possibility of reintroducing a stay at home order to ensure Victorians follow the rules.
'As we've seen across the world, this virus has the ability to turn a few cases into hundreds in a matter of days,' Mr Andrews said.
'That's why we need to delay an increase to gathering limits in businesses and community facilities.'
Western Australia's government has maintained its hardline border closure will remain for as long as there is sustained community spread of the virus in the eastern states.
Premier Mark McGowan has refused to put a date on welcoming interstate visitors and is likely to further ease restrictions within WA before opening the border.
Police and navy officers scan drivers at the checkpoint on the Forrest Highway south of Perth in April
South Australia is due to reopen on July 20 but its government is closely monitoring the situation in Victoria and has not ruled out staying closed.
'We will not open our borders to Victoria unless it is safe to do so,' Health Minister Stephen Wade said on Saturday.
'Our number one priority is the health of South Australians.'
The AFL was forced to postpone Sunday's match between Essendon and Melbourne after Bombers defender Conor McKenna tested positive.
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan said McKenna, who returned from his native Ireland last month, had subsequently tested negative five times while in hotel quarantine, suggesting he was likely to have contracted the virus in Melbourne.
Essendon defender Conor McKenna has tested positive for coronavirus, with AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan saying he likely contracted the disease in Melbourne
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