Australia coronavirus news live: NSW records seven new local cases and masks to be mandatory in some indoor settings
Two people in Victoria to be fined $19,000 each for breaching health orders, as state records 10 new cases. This blog is now closed
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And with that comes the end of today’s blog. Here is what happened today:
Queenslanders who have been in Victoria on or since 21 December have been advised by authorities to get tested immediately and quarantine at home until they get their results.
The advice comes from the state’s chief health officer, Dr Jeannette Young, although there are still no changes to the state’s border restrictions.
Victoria’s own assessment of the situation is that the risk of spread is right across the state, not just in Melbourne, which is why they have imposed restrictions across their entire state.
This is very serious and we’re taking this action now, like we did with New South Wales. This will ensure we know of any positive cases really early and we can manage our response accordingly.
Read the original article at The Guardian