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The Australian Government has begun sending text messages to
keep you informed about the national response to COVID-19.
Please act on that advice, it wil help save lives.
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Tighter restrictions on weddings, funerals, fitness classes, beauty
salons, arcades, play centres and more from 11:59pm, 25 March.
[Read more]
Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation),
places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas,
casinos must close. Takeaway only at restaurants and cafes.
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Supermarkets, and pharmacies remain open.
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As at 6:00am on 25 March 2020, there have been 2,252
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confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia. There have been 429
new cases since 6:00am yesterday.
Of the 2,252 confirmed cases in Australia, 8 have died from
COVID-19. More than 162,000 tests have been conducted across
Australia.
Confirmed cases in:
Australian Capital Territory - 39
New South Wales - 1,029
Northern Territory - 5
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Queensland - 397
South Australia - 170
Tasmania - 26
Victoria - 411
[View more data and statistics] - link to:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-
coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-
situation-and-case-numbers#in-australia
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Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- coughing
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
- sore throat
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If you are sick and think you have symptoms, book an
appointment to seek medical advice.
[Find your nearest health centre] Link to:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services
The doctor wil tel you if you should be tested. They wil arrange
for the test.
You can also [use the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom checker]
Link to: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-
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Everyone must practise good hygiene to protect against infection
and prevent the virus spreading:
- cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
- put used tissues straight into the bin
- wash your hands often with soap and water, including before
and after eating and after going to the toilet
- use alcohol-based hand sanitisers
- avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces such as benchtops,
desks and doorknobs
- clean and disinfect frequently used objects such as mobile
phones, keys, wal ets and work passes
- increase the amount of fresh air available by opening windows
or adjusting air conditioning
You must also practice:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-
[Social distancing] Link to:
health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-
19/good-hygiene-for-coronavirus-covid-19
coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-
others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/social-distancing-for-
health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-
coronavirus-covid-19
19/social-distancing-for-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-
[Limits on public gatherings] Link to:
health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-
19/limits-on-public-gatherings-for-coronavirus-covid-19
coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-
others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/limits-on-public-gatherings-for-
health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/self-
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If you re affected by coronavirus, Services Australia can help with
information and services for:
- Carers
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/carers-coronavirus-covid-19
- Families
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/families-coronavirus-covid-19
- Indigenous Australians
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/indigenous-australians-coronavirus-
covid-19
- Job seekers
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/job-seekers-coronavirus-covid-19
- Older Australians
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/older-australians-coronavirus-covid-19
- People with disability
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/people-disability-coronavirus-covid-19
- Rural and remote residents
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/rural-and-remote-coronavirus-covid-19
- Students and trainees
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affect
ed-coronavirus-covid-19/students-and-trainees-coronavirus-
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covid-19
MyGov info and link
one for business, one for personal
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19
If you need support for your business and employees, you can
find information including financial assistance, eligibility and
timing for government support at
[https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-
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management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business]
International:
An international travel ban is in place for all Australians.
Al travel ers to Australia or Australians returning from overseas
are required to self-isolate for 14 days, either at home or in a
hotel.
Within Australia:
Only essentail travel within Australia should occur at this time,
with Tasmania, the NT, WA, Queensland and SA having
announced border closures. Anyone entering these states or
territories are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
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[Click here for information on how to self-isolate (self-
quarantine) ] Link to:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-
coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and- Ban - link to
others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-self-quarantine- smarttraveller
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States and territories provide advice on the status and access of
education, public transport, parks and other recreational areas.
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NSW https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Vic http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/
QLD https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-
alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
SA: https://www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
WA: http://www.wa.gov.au/government/coronavirus-covid-19
Tas
https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/communicable_disea
ses_prevention_unit/infectious_diseases/coronavirus
NT https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/
ACT http://health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/novel-
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