Royal Perth Hospital worker placed into quarantine following second breach involving COVID-positive patient

Royal Perth Hospital worker placed into quarantine following second breach involving COVID-positive patient
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The breach happened when a staff member removed their surgical mask prematurely.
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There has been a second COVID-19 breach at Royal Perth Hospital, prompting a full review of the hospital's policies and procedures.
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It has sparked a full review of Royal Perth Hospital's procedures
Authorities have described the risk of transmission as "very low"
The second breach involved a staff member removing their surgical mask prematurely as they exited the hospital room of the COVID-positive captain of the bulk-carrier MV AquaGenie on Sunday.

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