Released 24/04/2020 The National Cabinet met today to take further decisions to save lives, and to save livelihoods. The Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy provided an update on the measures underway, the latest data and medical advice in relation to COVID-19. There are over 6,670 confirmed cases in Australia and sadly 78 people have died. It is clear that the suppression strategy for the virus is working. National Cabinet again noted data that confirms the measures put in place to suppress the virus have largely been successful in slowing and reversing the growth of cases in Australia, to ensure our health system has the capability to manage the epidemic. It is estimated that approximately 93 per cent of all symptomatic cases are detected in Australia. Australia has the highest reported detection rate in the world. Australia’s border and quarantine arrangements have successfully reduced transmission of COVID-19 from overseas arrivals, … Continue reading UPDATE ON COVID-19 MEASURES