Tag: quarantine facility

Victoria’s Government to Shut Down $580 Million COVID-19 Quarantine Hub

The government of the Australian state of Victoria will shut down the $580 million (US$376 million) quarantine hub after eight months of operation due to a fall in COVID-19 cases. In February, the Victorian government launched the purpose-built quarantine facility in Melbourne’s outer north suburb Mickleham to accommodate international travellers and local residents. However, it…


Dedicated Aussie Quarantine Facility at Howard Springs to Increase Capacity

The Howard Springs CCP virus quarantine facility near Darwin in the Northern Territory was given the green light to increase capacity at Friday’s national cabinet meeting of Australian premiers, chief ministers, and the prime minister. The decision was made to expand the facility to be able to process 2,000 people per fortnight, up from 850,…