The opening of a new dedicated COVID-19 medi-hotel in the heart of Adelaide has caused angst among some nearby residents and business owners, despite health authorities saying it poses no significant risk to the general public.Nearby residents are concerned about the location and lack of consultationThe Tom's Court medi-hotel, located off Halifax Street in Adelaide's CBD, is now open for returned travellers who test positive to COVID-19.
The 72-bed hotel will also be used to house South Australians, should there be a local outbreak of the coronavirus.For 45 years, Andy Parisi has run La Trattoria restaurant on King William Street. The proximity of the medi-hotel to his restaurant has him worried, with Tom's Court located just 20 metres from the back of his business.
Andy Parisi has run the Italian restaurant La Trattoria on King William Street in the Adelaide CBD for 45 years. "I'm concerned … they say COVID can come out of even the air-conditioner vent, and I'm not sure if they've got enough good filters," Mr Parisi said.Mr Parisi said he was disappointed that there had not been any consultation between the State Government and local business owners or residents.
Because it is so bloody much more dangerous that Anthrax.
What about the small businesses located near the existing medi-hotels. Those guys have been doing it tough for nearly a year. How about highlighting where they are so locals can show them some love? I’ll start. The Deli on Pultney. Pay them a visit for coffee and breakfast.
The new NIMBY.
Well if covid was transmitted by aerosol via aircon well, we will all be sick! Another fear factor to get us looking forward to the rushed ‘vaccine’ ! He shouldn’t be worried, takeaway will go mad with such a good restaurant next to the 14aine hotel.
Haha! As opposed to the sleazy Club X sex joint above his restaurant.
I’ve got a scoop for you. Leigh Sales lied about being at the Vic covid presser due to the Vic lockdown. Here’s the thing, there are no rules stopping a NSW resident returning home. I’m sure you will hold your own journalist to the same integrity standards you hold everyone else
Tell him to hang garlic by the front door.