Truck driver tests positive; Grand Final to go ahead

Health Minister Roger Cook has confirmed the AFL Grand Final will go ahead as planned this Saturday following news of a truck driver who travelled through Western Australia earlier this month receiving positive COVID-19 tests.

Mr Cook said WA Health had been alerted of the news earlier today.

The driver in question travelled through WA on September 16 and September 17, stopping at multiple towns throughout regional WA, including Coolgardie and Southern Cross.

While the driver stayed in Kewdale on the night of September 16, Mr Cook said he had slept in his truck and worn a mask where required.

He characterised the cases as low risk to the population. The co-driver has so far tested negative to the virus.

WA Police commissioner Chris Dawson said there would be no change to arrangements for the AFL Grand Final, which is set to take place on Saturday evening at Optus Stadium.

He did, however, urge patrons to be cautious and vigilant in how they go about their business on the day.

“What we don’t want is people in a crowd crush going in at the last minute,” he said.