AKA Swine Flu Advice For Travelling Karters

AKA press release

The Australian Karting Association (AKA) would like to advise its members of the latest updates on the Swine Flu Pandemic across Australia.

This information should be considered by parents and competitors, who should also use their own judgement, when travelling to the greater metropolitan Melbourne region over the coming weeks.

The next major event on the Australian karting calendar in this region is the second round of the Australian CIK Championship to be held alongside the next event on the Rotax Pro Tour schedule on June 26/27.

Members looking to travel to this event should consider the information contained below under their respective state, which includes the recommendations and requirements from the State Health Authorities.

Further information about Victoria’s increased public health response can be found by clicking here.

Information for AKA Members from New South Wales
Children who have travelled to greater metropolitan Melbourne will be required to stay away from school for seven days after their return to NSW. This is the same policy that has been in place for overseas travellers returning from countries affected by human swine influenza.

For further information and updates please click here.

Information for AKA Members from Queensland
Any child who is returning from Victoria will now be asked to remain away from school, childcare and kindergarten for a period of seven days.

This decision has been made following advice from the Commonwealth Government regarding the escalation in Victoria of the Human Swine Influenza situation.

For further information and updates please click here.

Information for AKA Members from Northern Territory
Anyone who has returned from Victoria in the past seven days and has flu-like symptoms should contact their GP or Hospital Emergency Department, preferably phoning ahead.

For further information and updates please click here.

Information for AKA Members from South Australia
it is recommended that school children and children in child care and kindergarten returning from Greater Melbourne, remain at home for seven days after returning to SA. It is recommended that any school group trips to Melbourne be postponed for the time being.

For further information and updates please click here.

Information for AKA Members from Tasmania
All children returning from areas where there is widespread community transmission of the virus would be asked to stay home for a period of seven calendar days.

Given the high level of community transmission of human swine flu in Victoria, that means the protocol will apply to all children returning to Tasmania from Victoria. The exclusion will apply for seven days from departure from Victoria.

It applies to all children returning from Victoria and other affected areas, whether or not they have a flu-like illness.

For further information and updates please click here.

Information for AKA Members from Victoria
Victoria is now in a modified ‘Sustain’ phase of its plan to manage the impact of this strain of influenza in our community.

The virus has so far been mild and can be compared to the normal winter flu.

There is no longer a need to quarantine everyone who has been in contact with a confirmed case of H1N1 Influenza. Only confirmed cases will need to be quarantined for three days and will all continue to be given the most appropriate treatment. Household members may continue to be provided with Tamiflu, but will not be quarantined.

The Victorian Government will focus on those most vulnerable to influenza: those in aged-care facilities, special developmental schools and hospitals.

For further information and updates please click here.

Western Australia
Students and school-based staff who have visited Victoria or countries of concern (Mexico, United States, Panama, Canada, Japan) are requested to stay away from school for a period of seven days dating from their arrival back in WA.

For further information and updates please click here.

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