Certain actions have been taken by each state and territory in order to curb the coronavirus spread and thus flatten the curve.
**Cases as of 22nd of March 2020**
• ACT: 9
• NSW: 469
• NT: 4
• QLD: 221
• SA: 67
• TAS: 9
• VIC: 229
• WA: 90
Total: 1098
Includes all Diamond Princess cases. Cases are reported as where the individual's residential address is, rather than where they received it.
E.g - A NSW resident has contracted the virus whilst in VIC. The data will show that a NSW individual has received a new case.
**Federal**
• International borders closed. No arrivals from non citizens or non PRs. Arrivals from citizens or PRs overseas must undergo a 14 day self isolation process.
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• No arrivals from cruise ships for 30 days.
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• All of these types of businesses must close:
- Casinos
- Cinemas
- Places of Worship
- Indoor Sporting Venues including Gyms
- Clubs
- Pubs
- Dine-in Restaurants and Cafes. Takeaway Restaurants and Delivery is not impacted.
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• Schools will remain open. State and territory discretion to shut down schools.
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• No lockdown measures being placed.
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• JobSeekers Payment (formerly Newstart) has been boosted by an extra $550. All eligible Centrelink payments to receive two stimulus packages of $750. One by April 17th, one by July.
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**ACT**
• Students will be told to stay home from Tuesday, online classes.
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• In addition to the federal list, all non-essential businesses will close on Tuesday.
Essential businesses will remain open. This includes:
- Supermarkets
- Petrol Stations
- Convenience Stores
- AusPost, Freight and Logistics, Home Delivery
- Banks
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**NSW**
• School is still operational as of 10:23pm (AEDT) 22nd of March.
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• In addition to the federal list, all non-essential businesses will close on Tuesday.
Essential businesses will remain open. This includes:
- Supermarkets
- Petrol Stations
- Convenience Stores
- AusPost, Freight and Logistics, Home Delivery
- Banks
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• A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday 23rd of March which will update individuals with later news.
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**VIC**
• School holidays have been brought forward to Tuesday 24th of March with no estimated date on when Term 2 will start.
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• In addition to the federal list, all non-essential businesses will close on Tuesday.
Essential businesses will remain open. This includes:
- Supermarkets
- Petrol Stations
- Convenience Stores
- AusPost, Freight and Logistics, Home Delivery
- Banks
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• A personal package will be deliverable for all that are self-isolating. Including food and care packages. Accessible via the Coronavirus hotline.
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**WA**
• From 1:30pm (WST) on Tuesday March 24th, any interstate individuals arriving in Western Australia either by road, sea or air will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, unless exempted.
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• A 100 person per indoors facility limit has been implemented. Schools and Parliament are exempted.
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• A WA Government stimulus package has been announced including:
- Freeze on household services like electricity, water, etc.
- $91 million on doubling the Energy Assistance Package.
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**SA**
• From 4:00pm (ACDT) on Tuesday March 24th, any interstate individuals arriving in South Australia either by road, sea or air will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, unless exempted.
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• You can now be tested if you have been interstate for the past 7 days and developed new symptoms.
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• One off cash boost of $200 for Carers.
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• Supermarkets can stay open for 24 hour weekday trading.
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**Misc.**
• AFL has suspended its season until mid-May where a decision will be made.
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• NRL have decided to continue their season on the basis that they only have teams in three states.
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• Woolworths is opening early for all Senior Card and individuals on the Disability Support Pension at some stores. ID is required when you're entering during the early hours.