50 Qantas staff Infected.
Thread Starter
50 Qantas staff Infected.
Would these people be on sick leave or workcare benefits?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-...virus/12121522
About 50 Qantas and Jetstar staff, including pilots and cabin crew, have tested positive for coronavirus, the airline group confirmed.
The company's medical officer Russell Brown yesterday told staff that, in addition to previously announced cases of baggage handlers, the airlines' numbers included eight pilots and 19 cabin crew.
"Most of those were from overseas, but they were taking the precautions," Dr Brown said via a webinar.
"They are wearing masks when flying and being careful, and we're still seeing these cases.
"When you're dealing with a community that has more spread, the risk goes up, and we have to start thinking about what's going on here.
It is understood the cases have been distributed throughout the entire Qantas Group — which also includes Jetstar.
In a statement, Qantas medical director Ian Hosegood said there was no evidence passengers had caught the virus from infected staff — but could not rule that out
"In most of these cases, the employees have contracted the coronavirus while overseas including staff who were on holidays," Dr Hosegood said.
Key points:
- The cases include eight pilots and about 19 cabin crew
- It comes after a coronavirus cluster was identified among Adelaide Airport baggage handlers
- The cluster has grown, with a security worker who carries out public duties testing positive
The company's medical officer Russell Brown yesterday told staff that, in addition to previously announced cases of baggage handlers, the airlines' numbers included eight pilots and 19 cabin crew.
"Most of those were from overseas, but they were taking the precautions," Dr Brown said via a webinar.
"They are wearing masks when flying and being careful, and we're still seeing these cases.
"When you're dealing with a community that has more spread, the risk goes up, and we have to start thinking about what's going on here.
It is understood the cases have been distributed throughout the entire Qantas Group — which also includes Jetstar.
In a statement, Qantas medical director Ian Hosegood said there was no evidence passengers had caught the virus from infected staff — but could not rule that out
"In most of these cases, the employees have contracted the coronavirus while overseas including staff who were on holidays," Dr Hosegood said.
short flights long nights
Is this the same Qantas that stood down a cleaner for warning people about the virus?
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-...20?pfmredir=sm
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-...20?pfmredir=sm
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Sydney
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Some baggage from ADL, pilots from across the east coast and cabin crew from MEL and SYD.
Pilots and cabin crew now stood down without pay with the rest of the international ops and refused access to their sick leave during their recovery. Company has quite literally “left them for dead”. Cabin crew who worked alongside these infected crew members recently have received only an email heads up.
And the airline is about to ask these people to put their hand up to help bring Aussies home.
Pilots and cabin crew now stood down without pay with the rest of the international ops and refused access to their sick leave during their recovery. Company has quite literally “left them for dead”. Cabin crew who worked alongside these infected crew members recently have received only an email heads up.
And the airline is about to ask these people to put their hand up to help bring Aussies home.
Daughter was never told that her LAX-SYD flight was on ‘a list’ such as:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infect...s-flights.aspx
Isn’t the CEO the person ultimately responsible when it comes to occ, health & safety?
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infect...s-flights.aspx
Isn’t the CEO the person ultimately responsible when it comes to occ, health & safety?
Daughter was never told that her LAX-SYD flight was on ‘a list’ such as:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infect...s-flights.aspx
Isn’t the CEO the person ultimately responsible when it comes to occ, health & safety?
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infect...s-flights.aspx
Isn’t the CEO the person ultimately responsible when it comes to occ, health & safety?
You may be unaware that the exemption given to aircrew by the Federal Government comes with many restrictions that significantly reduce the chances of crew acquiring the virus whilst away. If crew do not comply with those restrictions/procedures, then they are required to be isolated upon their return.
You may be unaware that the exemption given to aircrew by the Federal Government comes with many restrictions that significantly reduce the chances of crew acquiring the virus whilst away. If crew do not comply with those restrictions/procedures, then they are required to be isolated upon their return.
https://australianaviation.com.au/20...ovid-19-cases/
Brown said, “They are wearing masks when flying and being careful....".
Pants on fire, matey. We are advised not to wear masks on duty...still!
Brown said, “They are wearing masks when flying and being careful....".
Pants on fire, matey. We are advised not to wear masks on duty...still!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BAO
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
73-91- that, right 'there' IS a ripper question- on so many levels!!!!
Trust all goes well.
Rgds
S28- BE
"Isn’t the CEO the person ultimately responsible when it comes to occ, health & safety?"
Rgds
S28- BE
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: I prefer to remain north of a direct line BNE-ADL
Age: 48
Posts: 1,286
Likes: 0
Received 32 Likes
on
10 Posts
I’d suggest there will be far more infections, there was just lip service regarding crew protection when this thing started, they
know of course! Until they don’t.
know of course! Until they don’t.
Hard to believe that this wasn’t contracted at work and therefore an OH&S issue.
I hope Qantas grant special paid leave in light of these circumstances and cover medical costs.
I hope Qantas grant special paid leave in light of these circumstances and cover medical costs.