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Hervey Bay & Fraser Island Tourist Guide

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4194 5400

Address: Shop 3/59 Torquay Rd, Pialba 4655 Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.herveybayfraserislandguide.com.au

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23.01.2022 ROOM SANITIZER 99.99% EFFECTIVE AGAINST SARS-COV-2 UV-C disinfecting device used in hospitals achieves 99.99% inactivation of sars-cov-2 in bsl-3 laboratory testing... The UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer is used in approximately 1,000 hospitals globally. UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) announced its UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer achieved greater than 99.99%, or 4log10, inactivation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 5 minutes at a distance of 12 feet (3.65 meters). Testing on the coronavirus strain that causes the COVID-19 disease was conducted by Innovative Bioanalysis, a CAP, CLIA, and BEI-recognized BSL-3 certified laboratory (CA, USA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that the COVID-19 disease can be spread by both surface and airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.1 The testing parameters were carefully selected to be indicative of rapid whole room disinfection in hospitals. The UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer has previously been proven to help prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections and to inactivate over 35 pathogens, including human coronavirus (229E), in over 10 peer-reviewed published clinical studies and independent laboratory testing. We hope this important testing can lend confidence and comfort to Healthcare professionals working bravely and tirelessly to beat COVID-19. stated Peter Veloz, Chief Executive Officer, UVDI. Specific to use in hospitals for whole room disinfection, we believe that proving rapid inactivation of pathogens at distances of 8 feet (2.44 meters) and 12 feet (3.65 meters) is the best marker for in-facility performance. Independent confirmation of effectiveness against high-risk pathogens is a common sense, yet critical step to verify disinfecting claims for UV devices. Building on our deep science-based evidence demonstrating the UVDI-360’s effectiveness against high-risk pathogens, including coronaviruses, we feel the healthcare professionals we serve globally deserve proof against the specific SARS-CoV-2 viral strain causing COVID-19, added Dr. Ashish Mathur, Vice President of Innovation and Technology, UVDI. About UltraViolet Devices, Inc. UVDI’s Mission is to make a cleaner, safer, and healthier world through advanced UV-C solutions that disinfect the air and surfaces in the environments we live, work, and play in. UVDI designs and manufactures advanced Ultraviolet light solutions in California, applying over 70 years and three generations of family craftsmanship and care. Over 2,000 UVDI-360 Room Sanitizers are used in approximately 1,000 leading hospitals in more than 25 countries, where it has been proven in peer-reviewed, published studies to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections and inactivate high-risk pathogens. UVDI’s proven Indoor Air Quality solutions are now installed in over 10,000 International commercial sites. UVDI is proud to be a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). 1 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

23.01.2022 CORRECTION: There is NO Carols in the Village 2020 Disregard the footer on the cover of the October newsletter as it was in error for anyone that received the October newsletter as we did from Hervey Bay Historical Museum. We've been advised that this event will not be proceeding this year due to COVID-19 and the information was in error. Sorry for any confusion. ... What a shame, we're just as disappointed it won't be happening in 2020, hopefully next year! Any queries please contact the Museum. Thank you for everyone that contacted us.

22.01.2022 GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT KILLS THE VIRUS Nasal sprays are proven safe, inexpensive, non-invasive, easy to use and you can get them off-the-shelf at your local store around the world. The use of nasal sprays that contain Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract in recent studies have found that these natural components used together are antiviral (they block SARS-CoV-2 adhesion to the nasal membrane) and virucidal (they kill or deactivate the virus).... A consortium of health professionals petitioned the World Health Organization to issue Guidance calling on: all people to use nasal sprays to combat the COVID-19 pandemic; doctors to use them in treating COVID-19 patients; and, Member-States to implement public health policies promoting the use of nasal sprays to both prevent and treat COVID-19. One such spray, Xlear, is currently widely available in the US. Xlear has been used by millions of people worldwide, over twenty-plus years, without any adverse effects reported Additionally, a new, small clinical study found Xlear lessens the severity and shortens the duration of COVID-19 illnesses, and reduces the risk of further transmission, which is why the petition calls for guidance to doctors to use it as an adjunct to current treatments. https://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/

20.01.2022 The 4th Barge2Beach is happening in 2020!! Barge2Beach is a 2 km Open Water swimming event with a difference! November 14 5:00 am - 8:00 am... Get dropped off from a Kingfisher Bay Resort vehicle barge 2 km offshore from Scarness beach in the middle of the crystal clear waters of Hervey Bay. Swim back to shore with 200 other keen ocean swimming enthusiasts. This swim is part of the Hervey Bay 100 triathlon weekend run by the Hervey Bay Triathlon Club. 15 November 2020 Hervey Bay 100 & 50 Australia's most picturesque long course triathlon with a half option Swim, Ride, Run 2/80/18km or 1/40/9km Hervey Bay Triathlon Club Phone 0439 730 960 Email [email protected] Website www.hb100.com.au

19.01.2022 Australiana Cottage Craft and Herb Farm 403 Torbanlea Pialba Rd, Takura QLD, doing deliveries of the GUIDE. Ran into Santa on the newly renovated PINK COW. Looks good Ron and Karen.

15.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AT BURRUM HEADS Burrum Heads Community Hall 45 Howard Street, Burrum Heads, ... Cost Free Time 07:00 - 11:00 BBQ breakfast starting at 7am (gold coin donation) Flag raising ceremony at 8.00am Live music from the B.H.U.G.S. playing the ukulele Hosted by the Burrum Heads Progress Association https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/australia-day

15.01.2022 LOW CARB DIETS CAN REVERSE TYPE 2 DIABETES Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has contributed to a new, international study that has found consuming less carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. Published recently in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), scientists found that after six months, patients who followed a low carb diet containing less than 26 per cent of daily calories from carbohydrates achieved greater rates of type 2 diabetes remission th...Continue reading

15.01.2022 RE: Ted's Hervey Bay electorate office signing off...! Paula Harberger "To Roy Thanks so much for all of your support over the nearly 12 years in office here.... Ted and Jenny are looking forward to retirement, and we (Deb and I) are looking forward to new beginnings. The new member will soon be announced, and we are finalising all emails, so this email will be down shortly." ---------------->>>>>>>>>>>>---------------- To Paula I WOULD LIKE TO THANK PAULA AND TED'S OFFICE FOR ALL THE ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO ME OVER YEARS. ITS NOT EASIER BEING OPPOSITION SITTING MEMBER, NOT IN GOVERNMENT. OPTION'S FOR ASSISTANCE IS LIMITED. BUT PAULA ALWAYS MANAGED TO STEER ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. HER KNOWLEDGE OF THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS IS COMMENDABLE. THANKS PAULA! GOOD LUCK ALL, ROY.

14.01.2022 200 EARLY VOTING CENTRES open from Monday 19 October through to Friday 30 October. Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said. With sensible health measures implemented in polling booths, ECQ’s commitment to delivering a COVID-safe State general election. ECQ ask electors to plan the way they’ll have their say in the 2020 State general election.... This means thinking about bringing your Voter Information Card if they have one, staying 1.5 metres apart when voting, using hand sanitiser, and bringing a pen or pencil if they wish. DISTRIBUTION of HOW-TO-VOTE CARDS will be allowable for the election, in accordance with a Direction issued by the ECQ. However, campaign workers will need to comply with social distancing guidelines and hygiene standards and NOT RE-USE HOW-TO-VOTE CARDS. IT IS VOTER'S choice about whether they take how-to-vote cards being distributed by any campaign worker. Many early voting centres will be open from 9am to 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from 9am to 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 9am to 5pm on Saturday 24 October. Electors should check the ECQ website for the most up-to-date voting locations, days and times. On election day Saturday 31 October, approximately 1,300 voting centres across Queensland will be open from 8am to 6pm, and I remind electors that voting is compulsory, Mr Vidgen said. Early Voting Centres Hervey Bay Pialba Office 31 Carlo St Pialba QLD 4655 Central Plaza 3 15 Central Avenue Urraween QLD 4655

14.01.2022 RESULTS HERVEY BAY 2020 State General Election Percentage of enrolled electors counted: 78.67% counted Last Updated: November 3 2020 9:34 AM... COLEMAN, Steve Liberal National Party of Queensland 10363 34.48% HUXHAM, Damian Pauline Hanson's One Nation Queensland Division 3309 11.01% TANTARI, Adrian Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland) 11963 39.81% BYRNES, Amy Animal Justice Party (Queensland) 892 2.97% GERDSEN, Sonja Queensland Greens 851 2.83% TAYLOR, Stuart 2675 8.90% Total Formal Votes 30053 96.40% Total Informal Votes 1122 3.60% Total Votes 31175 Data from Unofficial Preliminary Count results.elections.qld.gov.au/state2020/herveybay

10.01.2022 Queensland's border will open soon. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Queensland's border will open to all of New South Wales from next Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Victoria The Premier will make a further announcement tomorrow about opening the border to Victoria, subject to no new cases of community transmission in that state.... South Australia will be reviewed at the end of this month and announcements made accordingly. Further information will be updated on the border restrictions webpage www.covid19.qld.gov.au

09.01.2022 DATE TO REMEMBER from Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum January 26th Australia Day 9.30am to 3pm

09.01.2022 WASTEWATER FLUSHES OUT COVID-19 CASES WEEKS BEFORE PEOPLE SHOW SYMPTOMS A new study from CSIRO, and the University of Queensland provides further evidence that wastewater (untreated sewage) testing can detect COVID-19 in communities weeks before people display symptoms, suggesting this testing could provide a targeted early detection system as economies re-open and people become more mobile. This retrospective study looked back at wastewater samples that had been collected ...in February and early March 2020, in Brisbane, Australia, which were preserved for later analysis. When analysed for this study, researchers found the archived samples were able to detect the genetic fingerprint of the virus up to three weeks before the first COVID-19 cases were publicly reported through the limited clinical testing available at the time. Researchers believe this could allow public health professionals to target specific areas for public health interventions and avoid a full lock-down of larger regions. CSIRO lead author Dr Warish Ahmed said wastewater testing is gaining international recognition as an important tool in the pandemic response. The initial detections in archived samples, which occurred while there were limited clinical reported cases at the time because of lack of kits, demonstrate the potential of wastewater-based testing as an early warning system for the community, Dr Ahmed said. CSIRO News Release 10 DECEMBER 2020 Find out more about how the testing is done here https://ecos.csiro.au/how-sewage-testing-helps-contain-cov/

08.01.2022 Queensland border update From 1:00am Tuesday 3 November 2020: Visitors and returned travelers from New South Wales... (excluding people who have been in the 32 Sydney Local Government Areas identified as hot-spots in the last 14 days) can enter Queensland with a valid Queensland Border Declaration Pass without having to complete mandatory quarantine. Other changes to border restrictions take effect from 3pm 30 October 2020 including; how long border passes are valid for, rules around unaccompanied minors, disaster management, requirements around some quarantine conditions, and more. Border closures to Victoria remain until community transmission is under control (including whether there have been any unlinked cases in the previous 28 days). As new Border Direction details change this information will be shared when it is available. Or www.covid19.qld.gov.au//roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-rest