Latest statement from the PM on COVID-19
This morning, 18 March 2020, the Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, announced new measures to protect Australians from coronavirus (COVID-19). These include: a limit of no more than 100 people for non-essential indoor gatherings a limit of no more than 500 people for outdoor gatherings cancellation of ANZAC day ceremonies restrictions on visitors to aged care facilities restrictions on Australians travelling overseas Full transcript The focus for the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments is the health and wellbeing of Australians and their livelihoods, ensuring that Australia is positioned to emerge strong and resilient from this global pandemic crisis. Leaders met last night for the second National Cabinet meeting and agreed to further actions to protect the Australian community from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). General Population – Indoor Gatherings As part of our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, the National Cabinet has accepted further restrictions on…
COVID-19 Social distancing guide
What is social distancing and why is it important? Social distancing includes ways to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. It means less contact between you and other people. Social distancing is important because COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through: direct close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes, or touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face. So, the more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread. What can I do? If you are sick, stay away from others – that is the most important thing you can do. You should also…
COVID-19- Frequently asked questions
What is a coronavirus and COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). This new coronavirus originated in Hubei Province, China and the disease caused by the virus is named COVID-19. How is this coronavirus spread? COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through: Direct close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared. Close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes. Touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other…
COVID-19- What you need to know
We need to work together to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To protect people most at risk and slow the rate of community transmission: Non-essential organised gatherings should be kept to fewer than 500 people Non-essential meetings or conferences of health care professionals and emergency services should be limited Reconsider if you need to visit residential aged care facilities and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. From midnight Sunday 15 March, all travellers coming into Australia will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. These precautions are most important for people over 60, particularly if they have a chronic disease. People who have returned from anywhere overseas are required to self-isolate for 14 days. During this time, you should monitor your health closely. If you develop symptoms including a fever and cough, you should seek medical attention, remembering to call ahead. People who have been in…