NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says the state’s tough social distancing and isolation laws will remain in place for at least 90 days, taking the restrictions to June 29. On Monday, the NSW government increased restrictions on freedom of movement in a bid to reduce the further spread of COVID-19, also ramping up the penalties… Read more »
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has appealed for citizens to assume they have coronavirus and act accordingly in an effort to curb the continued rise in new diagnoses. Berejiklian described the actions of Australians who continued to flout social distancing rules and self-isolation mandates as “heartbreaking”. The premier pleaded for people to maintain social distancing and… Read more »
The Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the time for partying has to stop, as a cluster of 17 people who attended a gathering at a Noosa restaurant were diagnosed with coronavirus. “What I hope people can understand from events such as this, is that this is how coronavirus can spread – we’ve seen it from… Read more »
We’re hearing a lot about social distancing right now – avoiding crowds, staying home, and limiting contact with people at high risk of developing severe symptoms if they catch the coronavirus. But what does that mean when hiring a cleaner, moving house or making home improvements? Here are the easy changes you can make next… Read more »
If you’ve wondered just how much of an impact social distancing can have on the spread of COVID-19 – this GIF might help you get the real picture. Do your bit and put an end to any unnecessary travel, maintain your distance from your fellow humans and remember: wash your hands! Here’s a refresher from… Read more »
The prime minister Scott Morrison has assured Australians while we can’t stop the virus, “we can defeat it by slowing it down”. Consequently, the PM emphasised the role social distancing has to play in the response to the spread of COVID-19. Before announcing the government has upped the ante on the amount of distance we… Read more »
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