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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced new restrictions on pubs and clubs, restaurants and gyms. Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a ban on gathering in homes of 100 or more people and urging Australians not to go abroad. The school is still open.

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The Federal Government has banned unnecessary indoor gatherings of 100 or more people and ordered Australians not to travel abroad in the context of coronavirus becoming a global pandemic.

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Highlights:

• Level 4 travel ban, unprecedented, indefinite, applies worldwide: Australians don't go abroad.
• Prohibit gathering unnecessary 100 people indoors, 500 people outdoors.
• Learning from Singapore's approach, the school remains open, calling for more frequent hand washing.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced new stringent measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, including a worldwide travel ban - the first in the country's history.

“Don't go abroad. That is a very clear order. For those who are thinking of going abroad for the upcoming school holidays, don't. Don't go abroad. ”

Prime Minister Morrison said this was the first in national history, the ban was enacted.

Prohibit unnecessary gathering

Open-air gatherings of 500 people or more have been banned since Monday.

For a ban on unnecessary gatherings of an open-air crowd of 500 and 100 indoors, as Prime Minister Morrison sketched earlier this week, there will be exceptions for: schools, public transportation, medical services. health care and response to emergencies, elderly and disabled care facilities, supermarkets and markets.

Schools are urging both teachers and students to practice good hygiene and to wash their hands frequently.

In these situations, Australians are encouraged to practice 'keeping distance in social interaction', standing at least 1.5 meters away from the nearest person, without hugging or shaking hands.

Closing the country does not solve the problem

Morrison said the government is preparing for the impact of a pandemic lasting for six months or more.

We will maintain the life of Australia.

“We will maintain the operation of Australia. It will not be the same as usual but it is very important that we continue to take measurable and sustainable measures.

There is no answer in the two week time period for what we are facing. There is no short-term fix, there is no quick fix for this problem in Australia.

"The idea that we can close or stop everything for two weeks and then open the door all works again and everything goes away, that's not proof, it's not The truth is, it's not information and that's not how we get over this [crisis], ”Prime Minister Morrison said at the press conference this morning. 

The school is still open

Prime Minister Morrison, at a press conference on Wednesday, kept deciding that schools would remain open, mainly because children were less affected by coronavirus. But he urges parents to keep their children at home if their children show signs of unwell.

Health Director, Dr. Brendan Murphy said that the closure of the entire country was not recommended by experts.

“We know that there is transmission in the community. It is currently at a low level and we know that the way to control community transmission is to practice distance in social interaction.

“AHPPC has been meeting for two days this week, and as the Prime Minister said, we have a discord across the country. All state and territory health experts and advisory committees are united in our approach. Keeping a social gap really important in preventing and delaying transmission within the community of this virus in the coming months.

“But be clear about this - social closures for a short period of time, two to four short weeks are not recommended by our experts. It does not help us achieve anything. We have to do this for a long time. ”

Mr. Murphy emphasized the attention of teachers and students in practicing hygiene, and washing their hands often.

Stop hoarding

Prime Minister Morrison has a strong message for Australians regarding shopping in a panic.

“Stop hoarding goods. Let me be frank, stop it, ”he said.

“This is unreasonable, unproductive, and one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen about the behavior of Australians in dealing with this crisis.

“This is not our character. It is not necessary. It is not something that everyone should do. ”

Take care of the elderly

The government also tightens nursing home regulations, including requiring all employees and guests to be segregated 14 days prior to their visit.

Anyone who has a fever, or has symptoms of a respiratory infection, will be banned from entering aged care facilities, and from 1 May, the ban will also apply to those who have not been vaccinated. flu.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We've never seen this in Australia since World War I, ”Morrison said.

“Life is changing in Australia, as well as around the world. But together, we will overcome this challenge. ”

Other measures

In response to the overcrowding of the Australian health system, Prime Minister Morrison announced the lifting of restrictions on employment for 20,000 Nurse students, so that they could participate in the response. Translate.

He also reiterated his call for people to limit social contact, keep a distance of 1.5m from others when possible, and take other precautions such as sitting in the back seat of taxis.

The Prime Minister confirmed the RSL's previous announcement of the cancellation of all Anzac Day memorial services on April 25.

The Australian War Memorial will broadcast the dawn, but the public will not be able to attend it.

Since Wednesday morning, only those who have just returned from a foreign country or have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 and have symptoms within 14 days are advised to be examined.

Symptoms of coronavirus can range from mild illness to pneumonia, according to the Federal Government website, and may include fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath.

If you think you may have a virus, call your doctor, do not visit the clinic, or contact the Coronavirus National Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you have difficulty breathing or experience a medical emergency, call 000. END=GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.22/3/2020.