Coronavirus australia orders all arrivals to self isolate for 14 days
That's correct! On March 20, 2020, the Australian government announced that all international arrivals would be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon entering the country, as a measure to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The decision was made in response to the growing number of cases in Australia and the increasing risk of community transmission. The 14-day self-isolation period was intended to reduce the risk of transmission to others, including family members, friends, and healthcare workers.
The self-isolation requirement applied to all international travelers, including Australians returning from overseas, as well as foreign nationals. It was also extended to include people who had been in close contact with someone who had COVID-19, even if they didn't show symptoms themselves.
The Australian government also implemented other measures to slow the spread of the virus, including:
- Closing non-essential businesses and services
- Limiting gatherings to 100 people or less
- Implementing social distancing measures, such as keeping a 1.5-meter distance from others
- Encouraging remote work and virtual meetings
- Increasing testing and contact tracing
These measures were intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of Australians.