National Coalfields limited (NCL) has invited online applications from retired staff nurse and lab technicians, superannuated from the services of CIL or any of its subsidiary company for engagement on temporary contract basis to combat Covid-19.

Health Minister Greg Hunt says personal data collected by the COVIDSafe coronavirus tracing app is protected under the Biosecurity Act, can't leave Australia and can't be shared to health authorities without the user's permission.

State reports 66 fresh cases on April 25; 960 persons discharged till date.