Melbourne Airport CEO: aviation 'was the canary in the coal mine for COVID-19'

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport CEO Lyell Strambi stated (06-Sep-2020) Australia's aviation sector "and around the world was the canary in the coal mine for COVID-19". Mr Strambi said: "Re-opening Australia's borders will be a great moment, a sign that the worst is behind us. In reality though, that still looks a way off" and "Victoria's crisis aside, Australia has been remarkably successful in achieving the goal of suppression". Mr Strambi noted: "So, we must plan to live sustainably with the virus" because "We cannot be sure when or if a vaccine will be available… It's hardly a foundation for economic recovery". [more - original PR]