Western Australian Health Worker’s Virus Breach ‘Stupid’

Western Australian Health Worker’s Virus Breach ‘Stupid’
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan speaks during a media conference at Dumas House in Perth, Australia on Sept. 4, 2020. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
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WA’s premier says a healthcare worker was “stupid” to approach COVID-infected ship crew without protective equipment and she has been ordered into quarantine.

Photos have emerged of the WA Health employee in close proximity to infected crew as they disembarked the Patricia Oldendorff bulk carrier off Port Hedland.