Coronavirus australia bans travellers from italy

On February 3, 2020, the Australian government announced that it would be banning travelers from Italy due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

The ban, which came into effect on February 4, 2020, prohibited all travelers who had been in Italy in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Australia from entering the country. This included Italian citizens, as well as travelers who had transited through Italy.

The decision was made after the Australian government declared Italy a "high-risk" country due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the country. At the time, Italy had reported over 3,000 cases of COVID-19 and had seen a significant increase in hospitalizations and deaths.

The ban was part of a broader effort by the Australian government to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Other measures included increased screening of international travelers, enhanced contact tracing, and increased testing for COVID-19.

The ban on travelers from Italy was in place until March 13, 2020, when it was lifted as part of a broader relaxation of travel restrictions in Australia. However, the country continued to take measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing measures, mask-wearing, and increased testing.

Here are some key dates and facts related to the ban on travelers from Italy: